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About Finney's Wood Finishes

Our Journey

Mark Finney

Back in the 1980s, Mark & Sue Finney's vision was to create affordable, high quality solid hardwood furniture - our alternative to mass produced furniture - but with the feel of the bespoke designer.  And so M D Finney Fine Furniture Makers & Designers was born and many of the pieces made went on to be featured in national publications.

We are truly passionate about the beauty of wood and in fact, many people have said of Mark that, "If you were to cut him in half, all you would find are annual rings!".

Our first workshop was set up at The Old Coroner's Court in Sheffield, then quickly moving to better premises in the centre of Sheffield. Here we developed several unique stains and finishes for the quality furniture we were making at the time and this, in turn, led us to setting up Finney's Wood Finishes.

Another move and we found ourselves in the south of Sheffield at a workshop with panoramic views of the city. Here, many new customers didn't just come to look at the views or the furniture being made; but to find out the very best way to finish their own projects.  That's also where the Finpol range of French polishes was created and the International best-selling The Stanley Book of Woodwork. (View/buy on Amazon) was written.

In the early 2000s a back injury eventually put paid to the bespoke furniture making side of the business, but not before hundreds of magazine articles on making and finishing furniture and other types of woodwork had been published. And, we also continued to expand the Wood Finishes range, becoming distributors of other companies products as well as our own. These were very exciting times.

The Stanley Book of Woodwork

Over the last 15 years, Finney's has gone from strength to strength.  We now continue to sell our own unique Easy-to-Use products and have developed our Six of the Best finishes range which customers love.  In fact, some customers have told us that they feel a bit disappointed if we ever suggest using a product that isn't one of our own!

And today, we have extended the range to cover all aspects of finishing interior and exterior wood.  And of course, we're still happy to share the never ending ways of finishing wood with our many new and loyal customers.

Finney's aren't just 'people who sell wood stains and varnishes'... far from it.  We're excited to show people the very best way to make their wood look fantastic.

It's a massive subject with lots of potential traps to catch out the uninitiated; so whether you're a private individual, a total beginner or an experienced tradesperson... do yourself a favour and "Just Ask Finney's"

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Did you know?

We've had around 400 articles on wood staining and finishing published in national newspapers and magazines.

Mark Finney is the author of the international best selling Stanley Book of Woodwork.

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Recent Google Reviews

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Great company, so helpful and generous with advice and I was able to get the finish that I had wanted on a wooden counter top in my kitchen with the products. Excellent!
Michele Luxon 2024.12.17 — a month ago
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Top place for advice and range of products. On their advice I blended two different oils, white and dark grey to make light grey. Still looks good a year on and hasn't worn away.
Me Ch (Me) 2024.12.08 — a month ago
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Incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and always ready to give helpful advice. An absolute go-to place for advice and wood finishing products. I'm so pleased with the results I've achieved thanks to them.
Sarah Williams 2024.10.25 — 3 months ago
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Watched some videos by Mark on wood finishing and noted his offer of advice. Took him up on it and he was exceptionally informative. I actually changed my order before it was despatched and Mark could not have been more helpful in rejigging the order and changing the method of delivery. Ordered the items and they promptly arrived very well packed. Mark & Sue are a pleasure to deal with and I would buy a secondhand car from him. If you don’t know to finish wood then call Mark and then you’ll know a man who does.
Gareth Gordon 2024.05.07 — 9 months ago
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Orricle of knowledge Friendly service
george singleton 2024.04.13 — 9 months ago