All about painting, staining, varnishing, refinishing, and protecting your interior as well as exterior wood items.
Cherry is an excellent timber option that is 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 … Read more
Hemlock is a softwood used primarily as construction lumber in homes and offices. It can be used for cabinets, furniture, and other woodworking projects. Hemlock has a light color that ranges from pale yellow to pinkish-brown. The reason why it’s a preferred wood for many is that it’s much stronger and harder than pine. Also … Read more
You will find the wood joint used in many different applications of woodworking. This is the art of shaping and combining wood pieces that are secured by wood glue. The two pieces are put together with the wood glue used as an adhesive. Followed by the clamping of the joint for a specific time frame. … Read more
Finding the right urethane topcoat for your boat may spell the difference between proper protection and vulnerability to the elements. Awlgrip and Awlcraft 2000 both have strong reputations for providing ample protection. Among the two most popular Awlgrip and Awlcraft 2000 products for boats and other fiberglass surfaces, which one is right for you will … Read more
Teak has been used for centuries in boat building and today is most often seen as boat decking. However, the wood still needs the proper treatment in order to maintain its benefits along with its appearance. So, one question that arises is whether to use teak oil or teak sealer to protect the wood. Understanding what … Read more
PVA drywall primer works very well when you need to prepare and seal the drywall before painting. But for wood, using a PVA drywall primer isn’t the best idea. PVA primers are made to adhere to a variety of surfaces, but they’re not as good at penetrating into the pores of the wood and blocking … Read more
Wipe-on poly is a beloved tool used by DIY enthusiasts. It is easy to apply and dries quickly, but buying the product outright can quickly get expensive. Fortunately, there is a way to make wipe-on poly on your own to save you plenty of time and money. What is Wipe-On Poly? This is a kind … Read more
The chalk paint finish is fun to work with and is getting much more popular due to the distressed finish it provides. But unless the surface is anything that’s not going to be touched or moved frequently, you will need to wax it to avoid getting damaged and scratched. However, the problem here is that … Read more
Understanding the way to get chalk paint off of wood can help you eliminate excess or thick layers of paint or even paint splatters. While applying chalk paint is a fun activity, it can be a headache to get rid of if you don’t have the right tools at hand. Below, we will take a … Read more
If you’re like most rifle owners, you take great pride in your weapon. You clean it and maintain it meticulously, and you store it in a safe place when not in use. But even the most careful owner can eventually run into problems with their rifle’s wooden stock. The finish may start to wear off, … Read more
