Joseph Calci (top) is the apprentice training coordinator for the painter’s union in Boston, Mass. John Canning (bottom) is a painting contractor in Southington, Conn. Applying stains and clear finishes to interior woodwork is more complicated today than in the past. The quality of millwork isn’t what it used to be. And fast-track production schedules create conflict with other trades. But good craftsmanship can overcome many scheduling and finishing problems. To find out how painting pros approach a finishing job, JLC interviewed Joseph Calci and John Canning. Together, they have 68 years experience in the trade. Calci is the apprentice training coordinator for the painter’s union in Boston, Mass., and Canning is a painting contractor
Interview: Staining & Finishing Interior Millwork
"To make millwork look its best, use stains and finishes that compensate for flaws in the wood"
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