Varnishing is a perfect job for the off-season as it’s a time-consuming process that requires a lot of steps with lots of dry time in between. The payoff of brilliant, shiny brightwork is worth the effort.

Good lighting and laying down several thin coats are two ways to make sure the finished product is perfect. Using disposable brushes is another way to work clean. Use gloves and pour out only as much varnish as you need for one application. Anything you c

It’s all about the prep. Don’t even think about laying down varnish without properly prepping the area. This means removing old finish with a heat gun or chemical stripper and then following up by sanding, working slowly from 80-grit up to 2