Finishing and painting
Years ago, my porch was painted bright blue. And no, I’m not talking about a subtle pale blue, no, but a freshly-picked-blueberry bright, which makes the property difficult to miss. It also makes any unwanted stains or blemishes on the house much more obvious. One day, I was outside on the porch staining a set … Read moreHow to Remove Solid Stain from Wood Deck
If you have a deck, stairs, or other structure made with pressure treated lumber, you may not like the look of the brown or green wood surface created by pressure treatment. You may be asking, can you paint pressure treated wood? The short answer is, yes, but it’s a little more complicated than painting wood … Read moreCan You Paint Pressure Treated Wood
When it comes to a nice decorative piece of furniture, the finish is everything. Even if you select the best wood with the prettiest grain and the perfect thickness, a bad finish can still ruin the look of the finished product and make all your efforts into a waste. While there are many other options … Read moreBest Clear Coats for Kitchen Cabinets 2019 – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide
When it comes to finishing or refurbishing your floors, the quality and type of finish matter a lot.This article will help you decide on the best fit for your needs by discussing the best water-based polyurethanes for floors and why it would make sense to use them in place of oil-based ones. Best Water Based … Read moreBest Water Based Polyurethanes for Floors 2019 – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide
Choosing the best finish for your wooden kitchen table is an important decision. After all, you probably use the table every day, which means that the finish needs to be durable. What’s more, since the table comes into contact with food — especially if you have little ones — it needs to be safe for … Read moreBest Finishes for Wood Kitchen Table 2019 – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide
You are tired of your wood surface looking like yesterday’s pride and joy. The dullness of your worn wood base is really bringing down the whole environment. As desperate as you may be to find a solution that revives your surface, you are not certain as to which solution would work best. Take a look … Read moreBest Wood Stain Removers 2019 – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide
It doesn’t make much sense to create a masterpiece made out of wood without ensuring that the wood is protected and looks great, does it? No! You want to protect the wood and keep it looking its best, which is where the top brands come into play. With Wooster, Perdura, Presa, and Loew-Cornell, you get … Read moreBest Brushes for Staining Wood 2019 – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide
When it comes to creating a beautiful wooden table top, the epoxy resin is off the chars, period. While there are stains and the like are fairly popular solutions, they are not the most long-term options available, often requiring regular touch-ups. Furthermore, could you create something gorgeous like river table using only wood finishes? I think … Read moreBest Epoxy Resins for Wood 2019 – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide
Right now you are probably working on some particular project, and asking yourself what kind of wood stain to use. Otherwise, you probably wouldn’t be reading this article in the first place. It might seem like a simple decision, but it is actually nothing of the sort. There are quite a few different kinds of … Read moreWhat Type Of Wood Stain Should You Use
When you’ve created the perfect wooden project and you’re ready to decorate it, you might automatically reach for a can of paint. Although wood is fairly forgiving, asking yourself a few questions before you start slapping or spraying that glossy coat of paint: Just a few moments of thinking can save you the trouble … Read moreWhat Kind of Paint to Use on Wood