It was all going so well. You took the painstaking time to apply every coat of polyurethane. And you made sure to lightly sand between each coat to get that really smooth final finish. But, now the final coat of polyurethane has dried and cured, things haven’t quite worked out the way you’d hoped. Instead […]
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Epoxy is one of the most water-resistant sealers you can use to safeguard wood from moisture and water-damage. Beyond that, it’s a fantastic glossy resin that enhance the look of tables and floors…plus it’s durable to boot. Still, despite it’s durability, unsealed epoxy can quickly start to lose it’s glossy sheen over time — so
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Polycrylic is a fast-drying wood sealer that works wonderfully on interior wood. And a few coats of this durable finish can help prevent scratches and scrapes from marring the surface of wood. But, as a crystal clear finish, it doesn’t really add a lot in the way of color to pale wood grain. Yet, a
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Wood finishing is both the simplest and trickiest part of woodworking. And a lot of things can go wrong while you’re waiting for that top coat to dry. In fact, everything from humidity to dust in the air, can turn an otherwise smooth finish into something less than perfect. But, sometimes you can do everything
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The best way to protect any countertop is to seal it with a waterproofing top coat. Not only will that sealant help prevent water from damaging that wooden countertop, it will also safeguard it from scratches too. Now, a kitchen countertop needs a durable sealer that can shrug of water spills, scratches, and the heat
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Food prep and food safety should always go hand in hand. Yet the right coat of paint can seem like an easy way to give a bamboo cutting board some amazing color. But, the problem with painting a cutting board, is that paint seals its surface. And this, in turn, prevents finishes from working effectively
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When it comes to any food prepping surface, food safety needs to be your first priority. Now, a quality oil-based wood stain can be a great way to give plain lumber an eye-popping look. Yet, they can also seal the pores of wood too. And when it comes to cutting board maintenance, that’s the last
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A wooden dog house should be a warm and comfortable space for your pet pooch to sleep in. What’s more, it needs to be durable as well, providing secure shelter from the wind and rain. But, not all types of wood are best suited for handling wet-weather conditions. Which is why exterior wood is often
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Making a fantastic looking cutting board is one thing. But, making sure that the wood you’re using is right for food prep, is quite the other. Wood, in and of itself, is a surprisingly antibacterial material. But, that doesn’t mean that all wood types are safe enough to chop, dice, and slice food on. So,
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The best type of wood for a fireplace is always going to be natural solid wood. Free of any chemical or poisonous compounds, air-dried seasoned wood isn’t going to fill your home with noxious fumes. But, what about kiln dried wood? This specially heat-treated wood does not involve saturating wood with wood preservatives or other
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