Looking to give your landscape timber a bit of color? Or maybe you’re struggling to get green treated wood to take on stain. You’re not alone. You see, the secret to staining treated landscape timber lies in your timing. As well as how long they’ve been laying around at the lumber yard. Confused? Well, in …
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Are your landscape timbers perfectly aligned? Or are they beginning to look bent out of shape? If its the latter, then it’s not surprising. When it comes to the great outdoors, water can manage to seep into wood, twisting it every which way. But, what can you do to prevent landscape timber from warping out …
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Not all wood finishes pair well with food prepping surfaces. That’s because a number of popular wood finishes are too toxic to risk them coming into direct contact with food. But, is lacquer one such type of finish? In this post, you will learn what really makes a wood finish food safe (hint: it’s not …
Wooden utensils, such as spoons and bowls, need food safe finishes. Which is why food grade mineral oil is the best choice for sealing wooden surfaces. Especially ones that come in direct contact with food. However, what kind of wood paint is equally safe enough for wooden kitchen utensils? Well, in this post, you’ll learn …
What with it’s incredible strength to weight ratio, it’s no secret as to why plywood is widely used for construction. Used to make walls, roofs, and even sub flooring, this engineered wood has great shear strength. But, what is it that makes exterior grade plywood extra special? Well, plywood is constructed by gluing wooden veneers …
Acrylic paint is a great top coat for wooden surfaces. This colorful finish dries in a fraction of the time of oil-based paint. And, once dry, Acrylic paint still has a bit of elasticity to it. So, it doesn’t flake and crack. All of this adds up to Acrylic paint being the perfect fit for …
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Shellac can give any wooden surface a fantastic honey-colored amber coat. That is why shellac has been used as a furniture finish, going back centuries. And it’s easy to see why shellac is such a long-time favourite. Especially as this quick-drying finish leaves behind an eye-popping high gloss surface. But, appearances aren’t everything when it …
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When it comes to roof sheathing, you need to use material that is light, strong, and moisture-resistant. That’s why, time and again, Exterior Graded Plywood comes out on top, as one of the most reliable options for sheathing. Slightly more expensive than OSB sheathing, the extra cost is worth it. Especially when you consider plywood’s …
Tung oil has been used for centuries to protect wood from water-damage. Extracted from Tung tree seeds, this water-resistant finish can be applied onto everything, from table tops to cabinets. Now, one of the main reasons why Tung oil is so popular, is because it’s easy to apply. And, once it has cured, you’ll end …
Teak oil is not a natural oil. And, in its liquid form, it is a very toxic finish…one that you would not want anywhere near a food prepping surface. This oil was originally created to protect Teak wood in the great outdoors. So, how safe can it really be to use this highly flammable oil …
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