In this video, discover how to finish pine wood furniture using pre-stain to prevent blotchiness. The process involves ...

Shellac as a finish on wood dates back to the 1600s, with its famed use as "French polish" beginning during the early 1800s. Shellac resin actually comes from an insect.

Q: A few exposed panels in my hardwood floor have been damaged from the sun, and the shellac has begun to peel off. The panels that have been under a rug since Day 1 are in perfect condition.