The Practical House Painting Guide
Is it possible to restain cabinets and have a new look? Yes it is. A dramatic change like light golden oak being changed to medium cherry is possible, but there are limitations to just how far the color can be changed. You have two choices about how to accomplish this
Chamfering – Get a wear-aged look with minimal effort. Chamfering furniture is an incredible way to create the look of wear-aged furniture. It’s a subtle distressing technique that is often overlooked by do-it-yourselfers. Yet it couldn’t be easier. Let’s learn about what chamfering is, and how you can use chamfering
Applying Varnish adds a Layer of Protection to Wood that Resists Scratches Applying varnish is a great way to not only improve the look of wood but also to guarantee an added layer of protection. Wood furniture that is used frequently is easy to scratch or ding. When varnish has
Apply Waxes to Wood Furniture for a Layer of Shine but not for a Durable Protective Layer Wax is a substance that is used to improve the shine of antique wood finishes. It hides and fills minor scratches and it adds a minimal layer of protection to wood. Wax can
Tung Oil is an Age-Old Finishing Product that Provides a Durable Surface Applying tung oil is accomplished by rubbing the oil on a wood surface with a paint brush, a clean cotton cloth, or a cheesecloth pad. This type of oil is easy to apply and with after a few
Linseed Oil Can Be Used as a Sealer or a Finish Linseed oil comes in a few different forms, but the most common are: raw and boiled. Raw linseed oil is not usually use as a sealer or a finish on wood because it takes too long to dry, but
A Chipped Furniture Finish Can and Should be Repaired Does your favorite piece of furniture have a chipped finish? There are many reasons that furniture becomes chipped. Some of the most common include accidentally hitting it with a vacuum cleaner, bumping it into a wall or another piece of furniture
Blushing and white spots on wood furniture can be caused by exposure to excessive moisture and humidity. These discolorations look like milky or cloudy spots, and can make an otherwise beautiful piece of furniture look dull and damaged. If this happens, you might initially think the entire piece must be
Applying oil base stain is slightly different than applying water base stain. Oil based stain comes in two popular varieties: gel and liquid. Both produce similar results but there are slightly varied techniques on applying each type. Gel Stain vs. Liquid Stain Gel stain is much thicker than liquid stain.
Applying Aniline Dyes to Wood Furniture Produces a Transparent Color Hue Applying aniline dyes today is very simple compared to how it was done in the late 1800s! Aniline dye was invented in 1856 and over the course of 150 years it has become easier to apply to woods and
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