All about painting, staining, varnishing, refinishing, and protecting your interior as well as exterior wood items.
Polyurethane is one of those finishes that separates a “pretty good” woodworking project from a truly professional-looking one. Whether you’re sealing a hardwood floor, finishing a dining table, or protecting a custom cabinet, polyurethane adds durability, depth, and that rich, protective sheen we all want. But here’s the thing: even the best polyurethane can look … Read more
Choosing the right deck penetrating oil is the key to success when you want to get the top finishing on your deck. Before picking any make sure you analyze your requirements carefully and check whether you need to get a clear or colored finishing. Also, check your budget and maintenance expectations before you buy any … Read more
You commonly see watercolors used by children in pre-school and kindergarten to express their creative side. These are also used by those who are young at heart when taking up painting. Watercolors in general are easy to use and are natural for those who are just starting out in the painting field. While paper or canvas … Read more
Snakewood is among the rarest and most expensive commercially available wood species worldwide. The main reason it is so expensive is that it is tough to work with, and the small trees from which the timber comes are getting scarce. It is hard to find large pieces of snakewood, and they are mostly available in … Read more
The way our furniture changes colors over time from being left outside is something we refer to as patina. This usually happens to natural wood, such as teak wood, when it’s constantly exposed to different weather conditions. To form the patina on wood naturally, instead of covering the wood with paint or sealant, it’s allowed … Read more
Working with Redwood knots and burls, ancient redwood, and even second-growth redwood may be daunting, but it does not have to be. Since the beauty of the wood is in the grains and burls, figuring out how to best show that off while protecting it is essential when you plan to finish your redwood burl … Read more
Contact paper is an excellent way to line surfaces like cabinets, drawers, countertops, and more. Though many of these surfaces are made out of wood or particle board, contact paper may not stick to them as well. However, by applying extra adhesive, you can make contact paper stick to wood or particle board. The downside … Read more
Spalted wood is any kind of lumber that’s been affected and discolored by fungi. During the process, the fungi usually populate and extract the nutrients from the wood, leaving behind dark dotted (or lined patterns) along with soft, punky areas that are unique to each piece of wood. Spalting affects the weight and strength of … Read more
Guitar fretboards are usually made of raw and genuine Rosewood or ebony. Some of them are also made of maple, which will generally be varnished, and you don’t have to worry about oiling them at all. The unfinished wood, like ebony and Rosewood, is left raw because these woods are quite oily by nature, so … Read more
Cherry is an excellent timber option used worldwide in a wide variety of applications. Be it furniture, cabinetry, veneer, or flooring, cherry is a beautiful timber to work with. The beauty can further be enhanced, and the wood is protected using an oil finish such as tung oil. But can you use tung oil on … Read more