Different wood finishes

Have you ever wondered how to change the color of wood? Here are two reliable methods to change a wood tone to get the look you want! #woodrefinishing #woodrestoration #diyhomedecor #woodprojects #fromhousetohaven

When working on my furniture makeovers, I like trying to keep some of the natural wood finish. The problem though is that often the wood is scratched, dry, or…

Sand and rustic, for kings Bay Build?

Wood types and appearance

Since the decade so far has been huge for both natural wood tones and collected decor, mixing wood is absolutely a skill you should have in your arsenal, and it’s a piece of cake once you know the basics.

When it comes to setting up a home, we never forget our first spaces. From our first apartments in college, to our first solo space, to our first time moving in with a significant other, we set out excited, inexperienced and ready to take on each empty space and make it our own. Here are a few first homes from our house tours. TOP ROW: 1. Mara Alex’s First Home as a Married Couple: Mara purchased her first house solo, and it became her first home as a newlywed as well. 2.

The hardness of various types of wood .

Dark wood is out, the raw wood look is in! This tutorial will show you how to get that look on your furniture makeovers. #rawwoodfinish #rawwoodfurniture #furnituremakeover

Learn how to refinish furniture faster and easier by avoiding stripping. A seasoned pro tells you how to clean, repair and restore old worn finishes without messy chemical strippers. Furniture refinishing will be easier from here on out!

I notice when I use Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser on raw wood… it actually lightens it up! After some looking into it, the main ingredient in BKF is Oxalic acid…

Sample teak wood finishing coat. Choose what you like.. Wen serve the best of wooden color

I've always loved the look of raw wood furniture and the charm of the farmhouse feel. With sandpaper and a little elbow grease, you can turn your antiques pieces into a style you can incorporate into your modern farmhouse and preserve the natural beauty without painting. Read on... It's been 38 year since my Mom purchased this for me. I was 16 years old at the time and the furniture bug had already bit me hard. I begged Mom to buy this for me. I'm sure it shocked her that I had eve…

With any of these five easy DIY methods, and you can weather new wood and achieve years rustic charm in a weekend—or less!

Today’s tutorial and video on how to get a wood wax finish will show you how to seal wood and while allowing the natural woodgrain to show through. You can use clear paste wax to seal any raw wood furniture or home decor item. A DIY natural wood finish is budget friendly and so in...Read More »

DIY instructions to strip and stain a wooden dining room table from www.shescraftycrafty.com

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