All about painting, staining, varnishing, refinishing, and protecting your interior as well as exterior wood items.
A dresser in the home can give you plenty of storage, no matter whether you plan to use them inside (in a kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom) or an old one outside (in the garden for storing tools). If you have an old piece of dresser furniture lying around, it’s time to get it polished and … Read more
Lacquering the wood is a way by which you can enhance the natural grains and beauty of the doors you have in your home without worrying about primer, stains, paints, and other stuff. In simplest terms, putting up the clear coats of lacquer on your wooden door or furniture means adding a layer of nice … Read more
Wicker wood furniture is classic and timeless. Those who own them know how stylish they look, and those who don’t desire to have one in their home because of the vintage look they offer. If you have wicker wood furniture in your vintage-inspired rooms that needs refinishing, DIY dying wood and wicker with Rit dye … Read more
Stripping the old paint or varnish from metal or wood furniture is not always easy. The process is even more difficult with items like chairs that come with uneven surfaces like decorative spindles. Fortunately, there are advanced methods like “dip stripping” that make the job easier and quicker. If you haven’t heard of it before, … Read more
We paint different surfaces with different types of paints because each of them comes with its own unique attributes and will serve different purposes. Some are there to provide just the additional beauty to the surface, while others not only decorate the surface but will also protect them firmly. That said, wood paints are solely … Read more
Alkyd enamel is a type of oil (or solvent-based) paint that’s highly lustrous, smooth, and viscous. The paint is generally made of three elements, namely the thinner, the binder, and the pigment. Although alkyd paint does not contain oil, it is many times also called oil-based paint. The reason is it uses chemical binders along … Read more
Coconut oil is an excellent moisturizer for our skin and hair. But do you know – it can also moisturize the wood? Yes, you can use coconut oil as an excellent wood conditioner and a wood stain carrier. Plus, coconut oil can be used as a polish for bringing out the natural colors of your … Read more
Medium-density fiberboard, also called MDF, is a type of composite material made from wood fibers glued with resin under extreme temperature and pressure. It’s a kind of wood board that is extensively used in making cabinets, shelves, wardrobes, and even stairs in our homes. The good thing is you can primer, paint and even stain … Read more
Yes, you can use emulsion paint on any wood, even as an undercoat. But as these paints are water-based, I firmly recommend not using them as your first option. An oil-based (not acrylic-based/water-based) undercoat is the most preferred solution for wood surfaces, especially for outdoors like your patio, decking area, garden furniture, etc. In a … Read more
If you are looking to upgrade your dining room but are on a budget, then painting your oak table and chairs is an inexpensive alternative. When you compare the cost of a DIY painted oak table with chairs to purchasing new furniture, you can save a considerable amount of money. Plus, in just a few … Read more