422 posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Sundays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (76%).
r/finishing Traffic & Engagement r/finishing Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/finishing Most Active Times When r/finishing Is Most Active
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r/finishing Flair Performance r/finishing Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 97 (59.5%) | 2 |
| Need Advice | 50 (30.7%) | 3 |
| Knowledge/Technique | 10 (6.1%) | 2 |
| Results | 6 (3.7%) | 5 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/finishing Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/finishing
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| help | 62 (14.7%) | 2 | 5 |
| table | 57 (13.5%) | 2 | 6 |
| finish | 48 (11.4%) | 3 | 8 |
| stain | 41 (9.7%) | 3 | 7 |
| wood | 40 (9.5%) | 1 | 3 |
| advice | 28 (6.6%) | 2 | 3 |
| refinishing | 28 (6.6%) | 2 | 4 |
| need | 21 (5.0%) | 2 | 4 |
| door | 18 (4.3%) | 4 | 6 |
| veneer | 18 (4.3%) | 2 | 5 |
r/finishing Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/finishing
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/finishing Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/finishing
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Stain rag disposal
Staining Maple Cabinets
Brazilian teak patio set came in weathered gray. Full refinish brought the color all the way back.
Uneven finish
Scratched table in moving process- do I dare DIY?
Thanks for the book idea!
Complete woodworking/finishing noob: How should I approach resurfacing these old speakers?
How to achieve this finish?
Victorian Farmhouse Door Refinish
Burned table with my Sourdough… PLEASE HELP
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stain rag disposal | 55 | 46 | image | Aug 30 |
| Staining Maple Cabinets | 40 | 108 | image | Aug 13 |
| Brazilian teak patio set came in weathered gray. Full refinish brought the color all the way back. | 26 | 10 | image | Aug 4 |
| Uneven finish | 26 | 76 | image | Aug 21 |
| Scratched table in moving process- do I dare DIY? | 23 | 73 | image | Aug 24 |
| Thanks for the book idea! | 23 | 5 | image | Aug 6 |
| Complete woodworking/finishing noob: How should I approach resurfacing these old speakers? | 22 | 21 | image | Aug 18 |
| How to achieve this finish? | 22 | 34 | image | Aug 20 |
| Victorian Farmhouse Door Refinish | 20 | 7 | image | Aug 11 |
| Burned table with my Sourdough… PLEASE HELP | 16 | 14 | image | Aug 2 |
r/finishing Audience Overlap r/finishing Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/finishing FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/finishing
What's the best time to post on r/finishing?
Based on posting volume, r/finishing is most active on Sundays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/finishing?
r/finishing averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/finishing get?
Posts on r/finishing average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/finishing get most?
On r/finishing, most posts are image posts (76%)