All about painting, staining, varnishing, refinishing, and protecting your interior as well as exterior wood items.
If you are going to protect the wood posts, decks, and fences from the elements, particularly water, then covering them with Bitumen paint is a good idea. Bitumen paint creates a seal that protects wood from the damaging elements of water. However, what if the wood you want to paint is still wet? The bottom … Read more
If you’re like most moms, you probably think of mineral oil as something that’s used to treat babies’ bottoms. But it turns out that this natural, odorless oil has a lot of other uses, too – one of which is preserving and protecting wood furniture. Mineral oil is a good popular choice for protecting wood … Read more
End grains are difficult to deal with when working with wood, especially if you aren’t properly educated and prepared to deal with this issue. A lot of the time, you finish sanding something and are pleased with the look and feel, but after you apply the finish, the product suddenly appears as if it was … Read more
Sanding wood using abrasive sandpaper can be a long and tedious process. Instead of using traditional paper-like sandpaper, you can use liquid formulas that are just as efficient at removing wood finish or glossy paint from a wood surface. It can also be used to prep the wood if you want to refinish or repaint … Read more
Lacquer is a type of modern wood finish that is usually applied to high-end furnishings. It dries quickly, is unaffected by water, and remains transparent through the years. Lacquer finishes gained popularity due to the fact they don’t turn yellow with age, they require little maintenance, and keep wood well protected against being damaged by … Read more
Do you have furniture that is starting to show wear and tear? Are the hinges starting to get stuck? Do the screws start to come out? Well, do not worry. There is a good chance that your furniture needs a new coat of paint. Or there is a better option to try powder coating for … Read more
Minwax® PolyShades® is a product for interior use, and it’s designed to enhance the wood grains without the need to remove the existing finish. In simple terms, PolyShades is an all-in-one product that works by combining the effects of beautiful rich stain colors with long-lasting polyurethane protection. Although the recommended way of application is with … Read more
There comes a time when your laminate kitchen cabinets no longer have that like-new appeal. But that does not mean you have to rip them down and put up new ones. There are moisture-resistant alternatives that allow you to paint your laminate cabinets. As the name suggests, appliance epoxy is used to paint appliances such … Read more
Tea may be the right choice if you are looking for a non-toxic, inexpensive product for staining wood. I have used tea to stain wood, and I can say that when applied properly, it really works. It’s also quite cheap and easily available, which is why it’s a great substitute for typical wood-staining products. Why … Read more
An epoxy coating can bring out the best in the wooden bar top, especially the grain, as it will shine. The good thing is even if you have a previous polyurethane coating on a tabletop, putting up epoxy over it is possible as long as you prepare the top well. This means you will need … Read more