Looking for the best clear coat for wood for a lasting finish? We’ve got you covered with these awesome top coats. Have you spent hours painting a beautiful piece of furniture only to place a drink on it and ruin the finish with a nasty ring? Yep, that means it wasn’t sealed properly. Have you … Read more
Sealing Furniture for a High Traffic Surface is key in maintaining the life of the piece. I’ve shared a few examples of how to do this.
Do you need to add a sealer to stained wood stairs? The short answer; yes. I’ll go into more detail in this post, but any high traffic surface that’s been stained or even painted needs a good sealer. As a matter of fact, you can easily ruin a beautiful stained wood staircase without protecting it … Read more
Can you add color to a clear topcoat like polycrylic for a tinted sealer? With so many paint, stain and sealer products on the market today you are probably wondering why anyone would want to create their own tinted top coat? There are times when you might want to create a custom sealer color. I’m … Read more
See how to TINT POLYURETHANE with dye and paint to create a custom color finish on a dresser is super easy! I blended water based polyurethane with wood dye AND also mixed the polyurethane with paint to create a custom finish to match an existing bed frame color. You might remember not long ago when … Read more
Painting over polyurethane doesn’t have to be a headache. I know it can seem like a big ordeal because polyurethane is known for being a pretty resilient finish. It’s often used on floors, furniture, and cabinets to add a durable layer of protection. I’ve seen plenty of DIYers hesitate over whether they can slap a … Read more
Looking for the best clear finishes for wood for a lasting finish? Check out my list of the best top coats and sealers for wood furniture. Have you spent hours painting a beautiful piece of furniture only to place a drink on it and ruin the finish with a nasty ring? Yep, that means it … Read more
Do you need to seal whitewash furniture and wood? Let me break down why you do need to and how to seal it. Whitewashing furniture is an easy and affordable way to give a piece of furniture a unique and rustic look. If you want to make sure that your whitewashed furniture lasts for years … Read more