Want to learn more about painting or staining wood? We will share many tips with you and will tell you some secrets of applying oil, lacquer, or paint over any wooden surface.
We love boiled linseed oil for its penetrating properties, how it reaches the wood grain and brings out the best from the material. This is why professionals know where to look when they need a substance that provides more than surface treatment. But asides from its strengthening qualities, does boiled linseed oil affect the wood’s …
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Tung oil is a common and effective product in terms of the beautification and protection of surfaces where it is applied. Although with so many benefits, it is known for a distinctive disadvantage which is its smell. Tung oil smell has been proved offensive by a lot of its users. And in this article, you’ll …
Tung Oil Smell – How to Reduce It and Is It Dangerous? Read More »
You have heard it all: “Lacquer stains do not need sanding between coats since each coat dissolves into the previous layer”. Some other people recommend sanding before spraying the first coat but no more. It all gets confusing when you think about how sanding has helped you achieve a beautiful finish in past woodworking projects. …
Do You Sand Between Coats of Lacquer? Rules and Guidelines Read More »
You’ve got a new home or improvement project and want to get your wood treated and all protected. The problem is that you don’t know much about woodwork. What should you do? You might consider hiring a professional to spruce up your house. But if you’re starting, you might wonder whether you’ll ever be able …
Wipe-on Poly Problems – What Can Go Wrong with the Project? Read More »
Wax protection is one of the excellent ways to keep your wood furniture shining like a piece of artifact in the museum. But choosing which product to use can be a problem, especially when you have various products with similar compositions. If you are uncertain about which product to choose between Johnson Paste Wax and …
Johnson Paste Wax vs Minwax – Choosing the Best Option Read More »
If you are using MDF, a fiberboard that is often used in furniture or cabinet construction, you will need to fill the voids left by the wood fibers with a filler. MDF will not have knots or other natural variations like most wood products, so finding something that is the same texture and color as …
As a homeowner, you might wonder whether certain paints and finishes are compatible with other materials such as wood, metal, or masonry. Among the properties you need to check are the paint’s type (satin, semi-gloss, or gloss) and its finish (polyurethane, varnish, or sealer). Due to these compatibility issues, it’s customary for manufacturers to label …
Can You Put Gloss Polyurethane over Satin? Answered Read More »
Typically, woodworking pieces only receive one finish, occasionally several applications of natural oil like boiled linseed oil, lacquer, shellac, or polyurethane. Generally speaking, the first layer has the same type of finish as the last coat. In some cases, switching finishes from one layer to the next may be desirable. For instance, some people argue …
Tru Oil over Tung Oil – How to Apply and What to Consider? Read More »
To furniture workers, artists, and other artisans, the art of top coating isn’t anything new. Applying that clear extra layer gives materials that glossy look that enhances their appearance and increases their ability to be printed upon. It also reduces the rate of moisture permeation into the underlying coats, increasing their lifespan. Top coats usually …
Best Finish over Shellac – What Should You Choose? Read More »
For woodworking projects, there are various options for topcoats. You can use tung oil, polyurethane, urethane, or any of the other clear finishes to protect your project. General Finishes Arm-R-Seal is a high-quality urethane oil-based topcoat. This makes it very durable and long-lasting. Arm-R-Seal is applied with a foam brush or wiped on with a …
Arm-R-Seal over Shellac – Can You Apply? And Our Tips Read More »