Woodcrafts

Most DIYers have heard others rave about Odie’s Oil. What’s not to like about an oil finish that is food safe, durable, and suitable for use on floors, furniture, instruments, toys, and turnings? If you are considering using Odie’s Oil for one of your projects, it is wise to do your due diligence. This article …

Odie’s Oil: Problems and Advantages. Should I Use It? Read More »

Everyone knows that wood stain is a great way to give your project a little extra oomph. The thin liquid soaks into your wooden surface’s pores to increase its suppleness and richness of color. If you are wondering about the best finish to use after staining your wood, this article is just what the doctor …

Best Finish over Oil-Based Stain: Here’s What You Can Use Read More »

Shellac is a versatile wood surface finish that is used on a wide variety of woodwork projects. One of the most important aspects you should consider when working with shellac is cutting and applying techniques. You should do it properly for the best and most durable results. Mainly, cutting shellac involves diluting it with alcohol …

Cutting Shellac: Proper Ways of Cutting and Application Read More »

A Deck can be a functional addition to any outdoor space. It can be a great area to entertain guests or chill with the family. The decking of a building is an elevated platform beside or attached to the exterior of a house, and constructors typically make it from wood. As with everything, we must …

Linseed Oil and Turpentine Ratio for Decking: What Do You Need to Know? Read More »

Osmo oil provides a protective layer to wooden surfaces and highlights the natural grains. Its durability and versatility make it a perfect choice for many homeowners. The downside is that removing Osmo oil stains is tough, especially old stains. Timber surfaces absorb oil stains fast. When applying Osmo oil or reapplying a new coat, you …

How to Remove Osmo Oil from the Surface? Best Methods? Read More »

A flawless finish on wooden floors and furniture is every homeowner’s desire. Sanding should remove ugly blemishes and reveal the wood’s natural beauty. Hence, seeing ugly black spots after a sanding project is frustrating. Why do black spots appear after sanding? We will answer this question and explain how to remove the spots. You will …

Black Spots on Wood after Sanding – What Are Those and How to Fix? Read More »

Spotting a few bumps on hardened or fresh polyurethane-finished wooden furniture is unsettling. It is distracting and disrupts the entire aesthetics of your furniture, flooring, or interior. Aside from that, bumps can leave the surface feeling rough when touched. And these bumps often indicate low-quality workmanship. So, when you see them on your wood surface, …

How to Get Bumps Out of Polyurethane Finish? Methods and Concerns Read More »

Anyone would hesitate using polycrilic over an oil-based stain. Given that this wood finish has a water base, it could result in many problems if anything goes wrong. Imagine needing to strip and finish an oil-stained surface only to see its finished surface uneven, rough, or bumpy. You don’t have to experience that and waste …

Polycrylic over Oil-Based Stain – What Should You Consider? Read More »

When you want to give your cherry wood coffee table or drawer that superb finish, you might end up confused and irritable. This is because there are too many paint and finish options to pick from, all of which seem to give the best results. The finish you apply on a wooden surface should bring …

Rubio Monocoat on Cherry Wood: Here’s What You Should Know Read More »

Who doesn’t like a good DIY project? Crafting your furniture yourself is very rewarding. Or so you thought until you notice something was off – the finish has several white spots in it! This is called blushing and it plagues many woodwork projects. Luckily, you can still fix it. All you need is the Mohawk …

Mohawk Blush Retarder: When Will You Need It and How to Use? Read More »