All about painting, staining, varnishing, refinishing, and protecting your interior as well as exterior wood items.
If you share your home with a dog, you already know one thing — they don’t just live in a space, they lick it, scratch it, chew it, nap on it, and claim it as their kingdom. So when it comes to painting a wooden dog kennel, this isn’t just a décor decision — it’s … Read more
Shou Sugi Ban is the latest trend in home exterior design. But what is it? Shou Sugi Ban (literally “burnt cedar board”) is a Japanese method of charring wood. The process not only gives the wood a beautiful, dark finish but also makes it more durable and resistant to rot. While the technique has traditionally … Read more
When you’re working on a big refurbishing or renovation job, you may have large stretches of space that you need to clean. This could mean removing mold, grease, peeling paint, residue, or any other substance you don’t want to work with. Whether you are working in a room in the house, in a backyard shed, … Read more
A wooden fence is relatively easy-care. You’ll be amazed to see how long-lasting and beautiful you can keep your old fence with only a stain and a few minutes of caring now and then. The best way to sustain the beauty of your wood fence for a long time is to stain it right using … Read more
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
Deglossing wood is an important step if you need to refinish or apply a new coat of paint to your old piece of furniture, cabinets, trims, etc. But because sanding wood using a traditional abrasive sandpaper can be a long tedious process, you can use liquid formulas that are just as efficient at removing wood … 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