Tips and Techniques
Tips, techniques and advices on wood finishing.
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Hardwood floor finish suggestions
4 responses
· Jun 20, 2024
· by Andrew
Hello, I'm in the process of refinishing the hardwood floors in our living room. We moved into this house when …
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10 Jul 2024, 02:33
[Aucun]
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Raw Oak Finish
8 responses
· Mar 16, 2024
· by Flach
Whenever I'm in Europe I see raw oak which has a protective finish on it but the natural colour isn't …
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May 23, 2024, 07:32
[None]
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Repairing water damage on antique wooden furniture
7 responses
· Feb 9, 2024
· by Guest
Hello everyone! I am reaching out to seek your expert advice on an issue that has recently come to my …
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May 22, 2024, 15:13
[None]
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Best Oil for Hardwood Floor Maintenance
2 responses
· Feb 28, 2024
· by Gusto35
I'm looking for some advice regarding old hardwood floor maintenance. I'm working with a 100 year old oak hardwood floor. …
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Mar 13, 2024, 14:13
[None]
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Cabinet/furniture finishing
3 responses
· Jan 1, 2023
· by Alan Lyons
I am a small scale cabinet maker working mostly with pine, hard maple and oak. My typical finishing method for …
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587 |
Mar 13, 2023, 02:36
[None]
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Osmo decking Oil
3 responses
· Feb 28, 2023
· by Griffith
Hi, I have read on-line some good reviews on this product. Mostly from the UK. I have a fairly large …
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1,184 |
Mar 1, 2023, 13:50
Marilyn
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Picking the right paintbrush
4 responses
· Jan 13, 2022
· by lr
I am using General Finishes milk paint on the legs of a dining room table. Should I be using the …
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672 |
Mar 29, 2022, 02:50
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Maple tree root stump
2 responses
· Oct 15, 2021
· by Jung Chee
Any suggestions for how I should finish this large Tree root stump for outdoor or indoor use as a coffee …
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1,138 |
Dec 14, 2021, 02:05
[None]
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Old deck restoration
4 responses
· Jun 19, 2021
· by Alexey
Could someone advise what would be the most efficient way to restore dried out wool on deck floor and handrails? …
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Aug 12, 2021, 04:01
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Blonde Shellac on Swamp Ash
3 responses
· May 10, 2021
· by CH
I am looking to finish a solid body guitar, swamp ash with Ardec Super Blonde shellac. Has anyone tried this …
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Jun 1, 2021, 05:14
[None]
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LIFETIME WOOD TREATMENTS on painted boards?
2 responses
· Jan 20, 2021
· by Robert Chase
LIFETIME WOOD TREATMENTS: I have had several pine boards custom painted with my military units logo plus inscriptions. I do …
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Jan 22, 2021, 10:42
Robert Chase
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finishing Ash for outdoor table top
2 responses
· Jul 9, 2020
· by Rookie finisher
Hi, I am new to this forum and have a question about finishing a piece of white Ash, picture attached. …
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1,600 |
Jul 10, 2020, 14:25
Rookie finisher
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Dresser finishing help!
1 réponse
· 20 Déc 2019
· par Mitzi Walker
I am building a dresser for my new granddaughter, and am trying to match a finish on the bed purchased …
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23 Déc 2019, 10:24
Marilyn
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Advanced Buttermilk or Milk Paint Antique finish look technique
1 response
· Sep 18, 2013
· by Tommy Pilon
As a follow-up to this method which has previously been posted to our Forums, here is a more advanced technique …
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6,289 |
May 25, 2015, 08:46
Guest
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How does water borne oil finish work ?
0 responses
· May 25, 2014
· by René Carrier
How does water borne oil finish work ?
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May 25, 2014, 17:34
René Carrier
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Top Ten
0 responses
· May 25, 2014
· by René Carrier
Top Ten: Learn the basics of when and how to use these finishes and you will be well on your …
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2,650 |
May 25, 2014, 16:23
René Carrier
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Simple Buttermilk or Milk Paint Antique finish look technique
0 responses
· Sep 16, 2013
· by Tommy Pilon
Here is a simple and popular method which will allow you to give an antique finish look to furniture, shelves …
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Sep 16, 2013, 06:24
Tommy Pilon
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How to maintain a waxed furniture
0 responses
· Jun 27, 2013
· by Mathieu Beaulieu
Here’s some advice to remember when we want to maintain a waxed furniture. Always dust off carefully the furniture before …
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Jun 27, 2013, 15:11
Mathieu Beaulieu
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Maintenance of butcher blocks and cutting boards
0 réponses
· 27 Jui 2013
· par Mathieu Beaulieu
Cutting boards, butcher blocks or any other surfaces in contact with food are easier to maintain if they are treated …
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3,225 |
Jun 27, 2013, 14:57
Mathieu Beaulieu
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How to color Linseed oil
0 responses
· Jun 27, 2013
· by Mathieu Beaulieu
How to color Double Boiled Linseed Oil for beautiful effects in shades of light Oak to Wenge. Liquid or water …
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Jun 27, 2013, 14:12
Mathieu Beaulieu
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