No finishing topic creates more controversy, head scratching, and general mayhem than water-based finishes. Much of the misunderstanding stems from the rather checkered history of these finishes. They've always promised fast drying time, low odor, easy cleanup, and nonflammability, but early versions were hard to apply and gave many woods a cold, dead look.rnHowever, today's formulations match the clarity, hardness, and durability of most, if not all, of the solvent-based clear-coat cousins that they are increasingly replacing. As the founder of a company that makes water-based finishes, I'll shed some light on their history, describe the increasingly sophisticated science behind them, and give some tips on how to apply them. In this way, I hope to give you the confidence to make the switch.
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