r/finishing is a subreddit with 114k members. The community frequently discusses wood, finish, stain, refinish, and advice, and they frequently recommend/review primer, stain, and sander, and the most common flair used is question, need advice, results, and knowledge/technique.
/r/finishing is a forum that encourages the respectful exchange of wood or metal finishing knowledge and projects
Popular Topics in r/finishing
#1
Wood
141 posts
#2
Finish
135 posts
#3
Stain
77 posts
#4
Refinish
62 posts
#5
Advice
45 posts
#6
Refinishing
38 posts
#7
Table
38 posts
#8
Oak
30 posts
#9
Polyurethane
27 posts
#10
Staining
15 posts
Products Discussed in r/finishing
Flair Used in r/finishing
#1
Question
: "My child got to one of my favorite pieces of furniture. He’s 2 and we’re in *that* phase. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated, thanks in advance."
45 posts
#2
Need Advice
: "How to achieve this finish?"
28 posts
#3
Results
: "8th and Final Coat"
3 posts
#4
Knowledge/Technique
: "How to achieve this plywood color with birch plywood"
2 posts
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Last updated: August 22, 2026