The Practical House Painting Guide
Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner is Used to Ensure an Even Application of Stain Pre-stain wood conditioner does not have to be applied to all types of wood prior to adding a coating of stain. For example, oak is a type of wood that does not require a pre-treatment. However, wood that
Oil Base Wood Stains are Easier to Apply than Water Base Stains Because they are Slower to Dry Oil Base Wood Stains vs. Water Base Stains – Which is the Best? Oil base wood stain and water base wood stain are both used to add pigment or color to the
Aniline Dyes Provide a Translucent Color to Wood Furniture Aniline dyes are substances used to add color to wood, clothing and leather. When used on wood furniture, the product provides a translucent color. Therefore, after it is applied the grain of the wood still shows. Some describe the effect that
Using Wood Grain Filler is the Best Way to Produce a Smooth Surface on Open Grained Wood Furniture Before discussing how using wood grain filler will produce a very smooth surface on certain types of woods, it’s important to first understand what wood grain filler is. Often referred to as
The Best Wood Fillers Will Cover Dents, Dings and other Blemishes Wood fillers are great for fixing holes or dents in furniture. When new pulls or knobs are added to drawers, wood filler can be used to fill in the old holes. Also, wood filler can be used to fix
Some Furniture Scratch Fillers can be Made of Regular Household Products Scratch fillers are available for purchase in many local hardware stores, but did you realize that it is possible to fix a scratch in your wood furniture using items such as lemon juice, olive oil, nuts, crayons, make-up, shoe
Fill Pores and Holes on Open-Grained Wood Wood grain fillers help to smooth the surface of certain types of wood before stain, finish or paint is applied. Fillers are either water-based or oil-based and are used on the types of wood that are considered to have an “open grain.” In
The ideal workspace for refinishing wood furniture has several characteristics which all make the space easy to navigate and simple to clean. But, just as important as the ability to move around and stay organized is the ventilation in the room. Some people are lucky enough to have a designated
As with any project, refinishing is more pleasant with quality tools on hand. So what wood refinishing tools do you really need, and which ones are just nice extras? It really depends on the project. As we’ve said before, there are plenty of pieces out there that just need a
Steel Wool Comes in Seven Grades – Each Used for a Different Purpose Steel wool, which is sometimes referred to as wire wool, is an abrasive material that looks like a large grayish cotton ball or cotton pad. It is not as soft as cotton, however, because it is made
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