Plywood is affordable, easy to work with, and surprisingly strong. And, if you can get your hands on exterior-graded plywood, it can hold up well outside too. But, while exterior graded plywoods adhesive can hold up well against moisture, those compressed wood chips may not. This is why you need to seal exterior plywood if […]
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Polycrylic is a popular quick-drying wood sealer that does a fantastic job at protecting interior wooden surfaces. What’s more, this urethane-based wood sealer is both scratch-resistant and incredibly easy to apply. But, is it the best way to protect a coat of chalk paint from scratches? Well, in this post you’ll learn why you need
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Chalk paint is a quick-drying water-based paint that can give wooden furniture a wonderfully matte coat of color. But, kitchen tables are items of furniture that see a lot of daily use. And while chalk paint looks great, a coat of chalk paint alone can end up flaking off. So, lets say that you have
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Rubberwood is a surprisingly dense lumber. In fact, this solid timber is no where near as flexible as the material made from the latex liquid produced by this tree. Instead, this South American hardwood is about as tough and hard as African Mahogany. And, just like Mahogany, Rubberwood can take on wood finishes rather well.
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Spar Urethane is a mold-resistant, water-resistant — and even UV-resistant — wood sealant. Pure Tung oil, on the other hand, is fairly water-repellent. But, it does not include any of the other weatherproofing qualities of Spar Urethane. That’s why Tung oil is far from a long-lasting exterior wood finish. But will a few coats of
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Both polyurethane and polycrylic are urethane-based sealants, and they’re fantastic at safeguarding wood from water-damage and scratches. Widely used to seal everything from cabinets to chairs, there are few easily accessible finishes that are as simple to apply as these two sealers. Now, we know they work great on wood. However, do they work equally
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It’s often said that wood finishing is more of an art form than a science. Especially when everything, from humidity to temperature, can effect how a finish turns out. And when it comes to guitar finishes, they are no exception. Even thinly applied lacquers, poly, and oil finishes can get caught out by an age
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Pine is a popular wood for framing thanks to it’s surprising stability. There’s very little that can cause this softwood to warp and twist — not even changes in humidity. Yet, despite this, Pine wood is not a rot-resistant timber. And if it’s exposed to the rainy/heat cycles of the great outdoors, it can start
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Spar Urethane is one of the most water-resistant exterior wood sealers you can easily get your hands on. This wood sealer is so weatherproof that it’s widely used on outdoor decking and garden furniture. So, if you want a durable low maintenance way to protect that coat of paint, why wouldn’t you seal it with
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Wood stains are an easy way to enhance the texture of grain. And a penetrating oil-based stain will give wood a durable coat of fantastic color. Now, stains typically take around 12-24 hours to dry. But what if, after days have passed, that stain is still fairly sticky? Can you seal it with polyurethane regardless?
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