Like a movie star, oak possesses natural good looks. Unlike a movie star, however, oak is easy to work with—even during finishing. Oak’s distinctive grain pattern (see photo below) is what people are responding to when they say, “I love the look of oak.” The best finishes for oak celebrate its grain. In this article
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