All about painting, staining, varnishing, refinishing, and protecting your interior as well as exterior wood items.
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
We all know – Heat is the enemy of wood. When you place a hot item on a wooden surface such as a coffee table, for example, it may cause damage which results in a burn mark. Burn marks are more than just surface damage; they can penetrate the wood depending on the amount of … Read more
Cypress wood has been used for thousands of years in shipbuilding, so it is well-known for its water-resistance properties. Due to these properties and because it is easy to work with, cypress wood has also become quite popular in building outdoor furniture, garden structures, deck, siding, and more. But being a softwood, the cypress is … Read more
The reason why people choose hardwood flooring is it’s durable and provides a rich classic look to the home. Plus, it is relatively low on maintenance and has different variants suited to different parts of the home, depending on the dryness of the area. With that said, hardwood floors can become gloomy, lose their natural … Read more
We are constantly finding new ways to update our home exteriors. If you are a bit tight on budget, renovating the wood fence with a fresh paint coat can help. However, if during the process, you spot mold, moss, lichens, or algae on your privacy fence, what should you do? Before painting, how should you … Read more
Traditionally most floors in houses were made of concrete. But today, depending on personal preferences, the room or space that needs to be covered, there may be other materials used. Some of these flooring materials include tiles, wood boards, cork, linoleum, vinyl, plywood, and so on. While plywood is great when used for cabinets and … Read more
