Wood pergola stained with a semi-solid exterior wood stain.

How to Choose the Best Wood Stain for Your Project

In order to choose the best wood stain for the job, consider the look you are going for and what conditions the wood will be under. Certain looks work better with certain stains. In addition, some conditions like exterior wood and wooden decks require specially formulated stains as well. Stains

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McCloskey Man-O-War Spar Varnish with a Satin Sheen

Oil Base Varnish – A Great Wood Finish That is Still Hard to Beat

Even with all the modern wood finishes available, oil base varnish is still popular and a favorite of professionals and “do-it-yourselfers”. I like it for many reasons. The main reason is it will stick to almost any finish. Plus, it has excellent resistance against abrasion, solvents, water and the damaging

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A Cap Spray HVLP Quart Cup Gun.

How to Use an HVLP Spray Gun Like a Pro

An hvlp spray gun can be difficult to use at first. Spraying any clear finish or paint with an hvlp or cup gun can be a little tricky, but with practice using this type of paint spaying equipment will become easy. A HVLP system is great for spraying a variety

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A Cap Spray HVLP cup gun in use.

Tips for Choosing the Right HVLP Paint Sprayer

An hvlp paint sprayer will provide the results you want, whether spraying cabinets or putting the final touches on a piece of furniture. This type of paint sprayer can provide smooth “factory finish” results. Airless and conventional paint spraying systems produce very high pressures and blast the paint to the

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An ergonomic loadable sanding block by Richard's

Sanding Tools: Finding the Right Fit for Your Needs

Using the right sanding tool can save a lot of time and effort. A sanding sponge will help remove old paint from crevices and other tiny spaces. We recommend SandBlaster sanding sponges because they are three times faster and last up to three times longer than traditional sponges. The brand’s

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A tube of Plastic Wood from DAP

Types of Wood Fillers and Wood Repair Compounds

The benefits of using different types of wood filler will make the difference in whatever type of wood you are repairing, the condition of the wood, and the expense of repairing versus replacing. If for example, you are repairing a piece of outdoor furniture you will want to use good

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An open can of yellow alkyd paint.

What is Alkyd Paint and Why Use It?

A very tough finish to use around your home is alkyd paint. Commonly referred to as oil base paint, this finish can withstand a substantial amount of abuse. Although increasingly hard to find due to environmental concerns, alkyd paint is still available in most areas in smaller batches, 1 gallon

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Using a Chemical Paint Stripper to Remove Old Paint

Sometimes the only way to remove old paint from a piece of furniture is to use a chemical paint stripper. Most chemical paint strippers are highly toxic and volatile. They are also known to have noxious fumes that will can affect a person’s ability to think clearly and even breathe.

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Wood Staining – Staying Safe

Staining wood isn’t difficult, but you do have to take care to stay safe. Avoid getting stain on you or clothing. Take care to keep the stain away from fire, and properly dispose of any rags used. Protect Yourself Wood stain doesn’t just stain wood; it can stain you, too,

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