Prominent brush marks are caused by poor application technique. The problem is also common with natural wood finishes Tools and materials Sander, cloth, paintbrush, paint

Obvious brush marks in different directions can make wood finishes look uneven. Machine sand the area. Wipe the area clean of dust with a damp cloth Repaint the area. If using a natural wood finish, take care to apply stain with the grain, keeping a wet edge at all times

Extracted from DIY- Know How With Show How published by Dorling Kindersley, price £25.00. Copyright © 2006 Dorling Kindersley Ltd, Text copyright © 2006 Julian Cassell and Peter Parham