Polycrylic is one of the new breeds of water-based clear coats on the market. It’s an excellent product that offers many benefits, yet some of those benefits can make it tricky to apply without knowing a few tips. Regular readers will know that I have over 40 years of making every mistake possible in woodworking. […]
Today, red oak and white oak are two of the most successful furniture and flooring materials. When people shop for furniture or flooring, they usually wonder, “What is the difference between red and white oak? And which one is superior?” Of course, judging if red oak or white oak is “superior” is a personal choice […]
Thanks to its super fine grain and stunning color profile, cherry wood is one of the most pleasing woods to look at. Fortunately, it’s also one of the easier woods to stain. Even though staining cherry wood isn’t a complicated process, you’ll still want to follow a few steps to ensure you end up with […]
Whether new or old, acquiring furniture is always fun yet a challenging task to customize. The primary type of furniture that is usually refurbished or customized is wood. One of the types of wood that is perfect for customizing would be oak. Oak furniture can be painted on, either by brush or spray paint. However, […]
One of the most popular hardwoods for interior applications, birch brings a nice, uniform wood grain to furniture. It is hardwood, which means it’s pretty tough. But even the hardest woods can take on dings, dents, and scratches, so sometimes, we need to refinish our birch furniture. The process isn’t complicated, but you have to […]
Figuring out if birchwood is your best choice for furniture or a project can be challenging. Birchwood is only one of many options available on the market to suit your needs, but is Birchwood furniture expensive? Birchwood can be rather expensive, but it also has better quality than most other wood options available. It is […]
Investing in a furniture set is exciting as you fill a new space or upgrade an old one. Many people turn to oak because it’s timeless and versatile until they see the price tag. The cost of oak furniture is enough to make anyone pause. Why is oak furniture so expensive? The short answer is […]
Cherry wood furniture is more popular than perhaps ever before. It’s overtaken darker woods, such as mahogany, as a premium choice. Maybe you’ve heard how it tends to have blotchiness, and you’re worried your cherry wood is stained. No, cherry furniture is often not stained. Furniture makers will generally choose toners and clear glazes. Glazes […]
Walnut wood is revered for its stability, durability, workability, beauty, versatility, good shock resistance, and acceptable bending qualities. It’s the go-to lumber for carvings, flooring, gunstocks, furniture, and wood veneers. But do these qualities and uses justify walnut wood’s sky-high prices? Walnut wood is expensive because it is scarcer to find than other hardwoods. Its […]
The whitewashing technique can breathe new life into old pieces of furniture. As a simple DIY task, it’s quickly done at home without any special tools or expensive equipment, making it an excellent project for a novice DIYer. Whitewashing might be the best way to do it if you’ve got an old piece of furniture […]