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Wood Finishing: Painting

In this third installment of our video series on finishing, Lee Valley woodworker Andrew discusses the use of paint as a wood finish. Andrew shows us three kinds of paint and how they can be used to create different finishes on your work.

Paint and Accessories

Brushing red milk paint onto the top of a small wooden box

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Milk Paint

$19.50

56Z1126 - Allbäck Spruce Green Linseed Oil Paint, 200ml (6.8 fl oz)

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Allbäck Spruce Green Linseed Oil Paint

From: $28.00

Applying varnish with a 50mm (2") Oval Varnish Brush

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Oval Varnish Brushes

From: $19.50

Using Painter's Pyramid supports to elevate a frame while staining it

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Painter's Pyramid

(Pkg. of 10)

$7.90

Paintbrush soaking in a wash can

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Paintbrush Wash Can

$24.50

A woodworker prepares to sand a piece of molding with Mirlon Total abrasive pads in various grits

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Mirka Mirlon Total Abrasive Pads

$1.66

Applying stain to a strip of wood with an absorbent cotton wipe

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Absorbent Cotton Wipes

$24.50

Old Brown Glue

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Old Brown Glue

From: $9.90

56Z1208 - Allbäck Oak Linseed Oil Wax, 200ml (6.8 fl oz)

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Allbäck Oak Linseed Oil Wax

$23.85

56Z1706 - Queenstown Grey General Milk Paint, 1 qt.

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Queenstown Gray General Milk Paint

$42.00