Priming before you paint with latex paint takes time, but it will be well worth it to ensure that the latex paint won’t chip or peel. If you’re painting over a stained wood piece, primer will also help prevent bleedthrough from the wood tannins. Read More: How to Prevent Tannin Blee...
Let’s rewind – back in 2015 we had our deck boards ripped up, and put pressure treated wood down. We were told not to stain/paint it for at least a year, so it could weather and acclimate. Well, 2016’s summer passed us by and we didn’t touch them. Now that 2017’s summer ...
Let’s rewind – back in 2015 we had our deck boards ripped up, and put pressure treated wood down. We were told not to stain/paint it for at least a year, so it could weather and acclimate. Well, 2016’s summer passed us by and we didn’t touch them. Now that 2017’s summer ...
If you've ever worked withoil-based paint, you know how challenging it is to remove from wood, metal, and masonry. In the past, it was believed that the only way to strip oil-based paint from these types of surfaces was to use hard-core solvent-based chemicals. Given that the active...
the entire table was solid wood when I bought it. My Dad did some further investigating for me after we had moved in and told me that the top was veneered so I would have to be very careful with refinishing that part. The rest was solid and less precarious to strip and refinish. ...
now if you can tell me how to refinish rubberwood I'd be all set...Reply Replies LiveLoveDIYJune 29, 2013 at 3:36 PM Thanks so much Anne! The mirror is adored by moi, too! :) Oh, and what on earth is rubberwood? Looks like I have something new to discover! Reply Raylene ...
Soften the Mixed Wood Tones with a Rug When you’ve got a lot of legs in various wood tones, give them common ground with anarea rug. A rug also helps to create a soothing transition between the furniture and wood floor. indoor and outdoor furniture offeringsnow, or find even more decor...
Tool Mastery: Familiarize yourself with the tools you’ll be using. Practice makes perfect, so don’t hesitate to try out different tools on scrap wood before starting your project. Safety First: Always wear appropriate safety gear, such as goggles and hearing protection, when working with wood...