How to Refinish Wood Furniture, Die-Hard Rules Regardless of “style” or “period” of the piece, I have a few “die hard” rules for stripping and refinishing ANY wood furniture. We all want your project to turn out amazing, so please remember: #1: When stripping old finishes, there ...
Cleaning Wood Furniture Whether your wood furniture is oiled, painted, or polished affects how it is cleaned. It's obvious when wood is painted, but be sure that you know the surface before you clean it. For example, some wood furniture is lightly lacquered and will not absorb oil, whil...
Target shiny lacquered, clear glass, and see-through acrylic pieces when shopping for your next piece of furniture. Not only do these materials feel visually light, but they also allow sun to stream right through — or off of — them. These types of furnishings will keep the overall look o...
I wanted a lacquered look, but without the headache of lacquering a piece. Enter Behr hi-gloss enamel in ultra pure white. Hi-gloss paint is much simpler to apply than lacquer. When you paint a piece white (or another light color), you cannot use polyurethane as a protectant since it ...
The resulting white ring is glaringly obvious and can be very upsetting if the furniture is expensive or sentimental. But don't worry, help is on its way with advice from the Good Housekeeping Institute. Act quickly and your surface is more likely to be saved! But if you don't notice it...
Read more on the best ways to clean and care for your wood flooring, and what products to use whether your wood floor is lacquered or hardwax oiled.
After the fabric and paint colors, decide on coordinating fabrics, wood tones, and metal finishes to determine your furniture and fixtures, always keeping in mind your 3 mood words you chose for defining “your style”. For instance, unlacquered brass creates a feeling of warmth, formality, an...
Rattan is lightweight, does not attract mold, or dust, and is relatively easy to clean. Plus, the material can be molded into several different designs, making it a surprisinglymodern furniture idea. From French cafe chairs to sleek dining chairs and more, this material is truly versatile. ...
No one in town plates this anymore. Is there anywhere I can send it to be plated? It is not lacquered. I have been trying to leave it outside to the elements to age but it's just starting to show signs of rust. HELP! Any leads would be useful. Thanks. ...
or if you have a cat who is permitted to roam outdoors, an approved medicated flea control is recommended. Regularly wash bedding and other fabric items, like harnesses, collars, leashes, and pet beds. Vacuum and steam clean carpets, fabric furniture, and structures like cat towers to rid ar...