The Practical House Painting Guide
Owning a set of customized, expensive wood cabinets can be very fulfilling – until a dent or scratch happens. This similar situation happened to me whereby I accidentally ‘bruised’ my kitchen cabinet while trying to get my solingen pots from the top shelf. Not realizing how heavy the artillery were,
Not all wood finishes are compatible with each other. This is something that you must pay attention to. If you don’t, you can undo all your hard work. Many cabinet manufactures use lacquer or catalyzed varnish as a finish, but this will limit your choices. While the finish is durable
Once the stain is dry and you are satisfied that everything looks fine, you need to apply a clear protective wood finish to ensure your hard efforts are enjoyed for a long time. Selecting a clear wood finish to make your work durable is important. It’s something too many do-it-yourselfers
Once you are convinced that refinishing is better than replacing, you may want a few cabinet refinishing tips for how to go about it so your works look professional. All of the following tips will help you achieve professional results. If a new look is what you are after, look
Most people think of preparation as the steps leading up to the actual refinishing process. It needs to include more. Far too often, homeowners who want to save by doing it themselves fail to consider other factors they need to consider as part of the preparation process. One of the
Oak is a beautiful hardwood with attractive grain patterns, an eye-pleasing color and a reputation for durability. The wood is highly sought after for cabinets, doors, flooring and furniture. The appeal and popularity of oak stands the test of time. Unfortunately, the high demand for this slow-growing tree has reduced
Many people distress cabinets and make them look older by using wax. The wax distressing method comes about when beeswax or even candle wax is applied, and later when the top coat is removed, a distressed look is the result. Beeswax distressing allows the cabinets to have a textured look
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
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