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Sanding and Finishing

Sanding and Finishing

What is orange peel finish and how to fix it

Wood finishing is an art that requires patience, skill, and attention to detail. However, despite our best efforts, orange peel – that bumpy, uneven texture resembling the skin of an orange – can sometimes affect the final result. Dive into the causes of orange peel in wood finishing and explore the best techniques to eliminate and prevent it.

Sanding and Finishing

Finish samples aren’t about color, they’re about expectations

After thousands of conversations with homeowners in our Ask A Cabinetmaker community, one issue shows up more consistently than any other: misaligned expectations, almost always around finishes. After all, it’s easy to take the sample approval process for granted. We’ve all done it dozens if not hundreds of times, and much of it goes without saying. But for what is a typical Tuesday for any proper finish department, it’s often a once-in-a-lifetime situation for the customer.

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