How to Effectively Clean Wood After Sanding

clean wood after sanding it down

Whether you have decided to use a paint stripper or not you still need to sand down your wooden project prior to staining or painting. The reason you sand down a surface is to remove all of the old paint, topcoat, or stain while creating a smooth flat surface. After doing all this hard work, … Read more

How to Properly Clean Wood After Stripping Paint

how to clean wood after stripping paint

Using a paint stripper can get pretty messy, the first few times I tried the process it went horribly wrong. I applied the stripper way to light and it just created a sticky disaster, at this point, I could have picked up the coffee table and taped a “free” sign on it and placed it … Read more

4 Ways To Get Chalk Paint Off Furniture

How to remove chalk paint

Chalk paint has taken the furniture painting world by storm, it has gained a lot of popularity over the years. Some people love the chalked look while others can’t stand hiding that wooden finish. No matter what your goal is if you want to remove a small amount of chalk paint or a bundle of … Read more

Does Gilding Wax Need to be Sealed?

seal gilding wax

Gilding furniture with wax is simply a process where you apply a thin coat of wax to create a unique finish to your furniture. Typically they are found in colors that are metallic, such as gold, silver, bronze, and so on. It’s best when you apply gilding wax to detailed pieces of furniture where it … Read more

8 Effective Ways On How To Fix A Bad Stain Job On Wood

bad stain jobs on wood and stacked paint cans

Sometimes staining wood doesn’t go as planned, the color may not be what you hoped for or it just turned out bad. Staining wood is a super easy thing to do, but if you do not prepare correctly you might have poor results. I have had multiple staining failures flipping furniture and other DIY projects … Read more

Can You Paint Furniture With Wall Paint?

painting furniture with wall paint or interior paints

Are you painting furniture? And are you wondering if you can paint furniture with wall paint? Yes, you can paint furniture with wall paint. The best wall paint to use on furniture makeovers is an interior satin paint and primer. Satin is the most durable sheen to apply on furniture.  Paints can help protect wooden … Read more

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