When using a brush-on or wipe-on finish, you’ll want gloves to protect your hands from chemicals. Nitrile gloves are more expensive than vinyl or latex, but don’t tear as easily. Also, they won’t disintegrate when exposed to most of the solvents used for thinning and cleanup of finishes. After opening a can of finish, use a clean stir stick – like a craft stick or tongue depressor – to mix the finish. They’re inexpensive, disposable, and you can cut the end flat to scrape solids off the bo...
