Trend watchers who look to style markers such as hemline lengths and lipstick shades to measure the zeitgeist can add another indicator to the list: car finishes. In London, where glossy Rolls-Royce ...

Take a look at the kitchen trends set to dominate 2026 and one thing becomes clear: the minimalist look that became de rigueur in recent years is over. Instead, kitchens are going to feel warm, ...

The lacquer look is one of those trends that has gone in and out of fashion. As it stands, it's very much in, and we're enjoying its high gloss sheen that makes a room feel luxurious and expensive. We ...

Not all paints are created equal. Back during the days of the horse-drawn carriage, paints used natural bases, of which linseed oil comes to mind. In the 1920s, that all changed with the ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. “The human being is not pure intellect,” Eileen Gray, modernist architect, designer and one of the great lacquer ...

Touch-dry in five minutes, Beckerspeed lacquer from Becker Acroma produces a smooth, clear finish while meeting the standard for severe-use applications. It is available in matt, eggshell, satin and ...

As we enter the start of a new year and a new street rodding season it is fun to look back on the "good ol' days" through those rose-colored glasses. While new technology can sometimes be challenging, ...

Hand sanding, or 'blocking', to create a perfect finish and a keyed surface for the topcoat, is done using small compressed air-powered sanders Visual carbon process gives a durable, high-quality ...