If you would make a visual assessment of any wooden deck that had seen no refinishing for two years, you would readily notice some wear and tear, chafing, and scratches on it. These damages are only natural because the wooden deck had been continuously used and exposed to harsh outdoor elements like UV rays and … Read more
You can use oil, dye, polyurethane, varnish, wax, and Shellac, and many other types of wood finishes. However, there are several essential factors you need to consider when selecting a wood finish for your wood project. Wood finishing is the final process in the manufacturing of wood furniture. It fashions out the furniture according to … Read more
You may be scratching your head a bit as you read that you need to follow several steps when applying teak oil. You may also be asking why you need to use teak oil when, in fact, teak oil is never extracted from teak wood. Hence, the teak oil products peddled around by some unscrupulous … Read more
You would surely love to while away your time basking in the sunlight and enjoying the beautiful outdoor surrounding while seated on your Adirondack chair on your wooden deck. But your leisurely sightseeing usually gets interrupted by the sight of the faded deck boards littered with scratches and moss. Upon seeing your shabby deck, you … Read more
When designing your patio, for example, you need to consider several factors like deciding on a focal point, finding the purpose of your deck, figuring out the appropriate placement of your outdoor furniture, and how your furniture would blend with the environment. But when it comes to prepping your furniture for the outdoors, you also … Read more
Although antique furniture increases in value over time, its value can also depreciate if it gets damaged or if you have repolished it incorrectly. So, you need to correctly polish or refinish it to protect it from damage and improve its appearance and condition. Polishing antique furniture, however, entails a lot of work and is … Read more
This article will teach you the benefits of each type of Teak oil, Tung oil finish and Danish Oil. You will be taught how to apply each as you read on. But, please allow me to give you a heads up on the reasons why investing in wood oil is considered one of the best … Read more
Several months ago, a client of mine asked me whether he could apply second or multiple coats of polyurethane without sanding. So, I obligingly told him my take about polyurethane coating and the steps when applying polyurethane coats numerous times. Polyurethane, of course, needs no thinning, nor does it require any unique substance to enable … Read more
To be honest, the word “weatherproofing” is misleading. When we see the word weatherproofing, our minds immediately jump to rain and water damage. While wood can rot from water damage, there are other elements that weatherproofing can work against quickly! Some of these elements include UV light, heat, frost, and insects. And yes, every single … Read more