Here's a way to strain your finish that even the clutziest of wood flooring contractors can handle with ease. First, cut a hole in the finish lid. Then, stretch a piece of paint straining mesh over the bottle. Screw the lid down tight and trim off the excess, and you've got a perfect way to strain the finish as you pour.
Thanks to Kjell Nymark at Vancouver, B.C.-based Precision Hardwood Floor Services for his tip. Do you have a Trick of the Trade to share? Email it to WFB.