Paint– this is optional depending on what kind of finish you want. I usedDixie Belle chalk paint in the color cottonon two of my trees. Chalk paint will need to be sealed for outdoor projects. If you don’t want to deal with sealer, you can use an exterior paint instead. Stain– ...
Learn how to decorate a simple wood plant stand from the craft store using paper, decoupage medium, and adhesive stencils – AND it’s waterproof! Get the Tutorial 2 DIY Mailbox Makeover Courtney moved into a new home and gave it a coastal DIY mailbox makeover with paint, Mod Podge Out...
Materials like a hand-pounded copper sink, oil-rubbed brass single lever faucet, and silicon sealer are combined with basic hardware to complete the transformation. Follow a series of straightforward steps, from locating a wine barrel to securing the wood staves and eventually assembling the door. ...
Sealer Rope for hanging Painter’s tape 1. Cut the wood to create a buoy shape. To turn our shabby piece of wood into something that actually resembled buoys, we needed to cut it down. Donnie first cut two straight one-foot lengths of wood. Then he used the instructions in Jen’s hel...
With just a pallet, some pressure-treated 2x4s, wood screws, and either stain, paint, or sealer, you can build a durable and eco-friendly picnic table. The blog offers step-by-step instructions, making it easy to craft a picnic spot that's just the right size for kids. Perfect for ...
I stained the tops usingMinwax true black stain. You can use an outdoor deck stain which has the built-in sealer, but I decided to use black, so that was not a color option for me. Also, I was not sure that the wood tops were treated lumber so I needed a sealer that would stand...
Use a finish that it designed specifically for outdoor use. It can be a stain, a paint, an oil, a urethane—whatever you want! Just make sure it is designed to protect wood outdoors. I used a semi-opaque stain and sealer in one that I used on our deck posts. ...
Aerosol Spray Paint for indoor and outdoor projects Acrylic Sealer Aerosol LACQUER SPRAY Product Description Crystal Clear Acrylic spray paint provides a permanent, protective gloss coating that will not yellow with age. It is a fast drying gloss lacquer p...
Great DIY project for a beginner. You could choose any type of stain or exterior sealer to make this wood bench look like a custom build. (Because, it is! By you!) We are kinda in love with this easy wooden outdoor bench from ‘Ugly Duckling House‘. Nothing ugly about this, and ...
Wood Screws Optional: Country Chic Paint’s Metallic Cream (Trigger) Country Chic All-in-One Paint (Lazy Linen) Paint brush I decided that if a 18.5″ h and a 19.25″ sq table was good enough for Pottery Barn it was good enough for me. I used ripped (in half) 2x4s to create the...