Painting previously stained wood can change the entire appearance of a room. Paint will stick to wood surfaces, even those that already have a coat of stain or glossy varnish. The surface has to be roughed up for proper adhesion, so taking the steps necessary to adequately prepare the finish...
From furniture to walls to trim and cabinets, paint is a great way to transform pretty much anything. So I have learned from experience that the secret to getting a great finish is the primer. The right primer is often the difference between a professional looking paint job and and an amat...
So what’s a budget-savvy Remodelaholic to do? Paint the cabinets and DIY the countertops, of course! Today’s guest has a fabulous tutorial to show you how to create beautiful *faux* reclaimed wood countertops, using new wood. Don’t they look great in her farmhouse style kitchen?
Of course, if you want stained wood shelves, MDF isn’t going to work. But if you are planning to paint your shelves anyway, choosing MDF is a great way to save some money.Note: MDF is not the same as melamine. You may also see melamine shelf boards at your local store. They are...
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This framework is the same depth as the cabinets as measured from the back wall to the interior side (back side) of the face frame. I picked a height that would give me more headroom for the lower pull-out shelf and a little less for the upper shelf. Next, I installed the cabinet-...
For that project, I took some previously stained lattice boards, cut them to size and glued them on the frame of the canvas. It was so cheap and easy and would be a great way to frame a canvas for the cheapest cost. Frame using wood lattice and a butt joint. ...
. Chances are your cabinets are not stained if they are actually made out of cherry. But, some oil based finishes can darken the wood. Purchase a stripping solution at your local paint or hardware store. Once the finish is off, coat with a clear finish to seal and protect the cabinets....
can borrow one, great - you're ahead of the game. If not, they can be rented, usually less than $50 for a half day, or around $75 for a full day. I would suggest a full day, just to keep you from having to rush. If your deck has been previously stained or painted, you ...
Prime items to declutter are those containers which are warped or stained badly, or that don't have lids (or lids that don't have containers anymore). In addition, if you've got a lot keep the quality stuff, not the junky ones. ...