Many products are available for staining and finishing wood, including gel stains and PolyShades. The type of wood stain you choose depends on your specific project goals, which is why I will compare gel stains with Minwax’s PolyShades to help you make the right decision for your woodworking project. Gel Stain vs Polyshades: Which Should …
Oil-based polyurethane and water-based stains are two products that are widely used to enhance and protect wooden surfaces. Since water and oil are immiscible liquids that don’t mix uniformly due to their differing properties, many homeowners have questioned whether oil-based polyurethane can be used over a water-based stain. Oil-based polyurethane can then be applied to …
While stain and polyurethane are products commonly used to enhance and protect wooden surfaces, both products come in “water-based” and “oil-based” variants. Since oil and water are immiscible that don’t mix uniformly, many people have questioned whether water-based polyurethane can be used over oil-based stains. The water-based polyurethane can then be applied once the oil …
From flooring to furniture, wood stains are one of the most popular methods of enhancing the appearance of wooden surfaces. While many homeowners believe that staining provides a level of protection to the wood, others think staining doesn’t adequately protect wooden surfaces. Will Staining Wood Protect Wood? Staining wood offers a degree of protection, but …
Wood filler is a substance that’s used to fill cracks and holes in wooden surfaces to create a smooth surface. While wood fillers can repair gaps in stained wooden surfaces, many homeowners have wondered how to hide wood filler sections when a surface has been previously stained. How to Hide Wood Filler After Staining You’ll …
Staining is one of the best ways to enhance the natural grain and beauty of the wood while providing some protection against environmental factors. While staining is a relatively simple process, it must be done correctly. Due to this, many homeowners have questioned whether you can stain wet wood. The moisture, oils, and tannins on …
While staining wood is a popular DIY project, accidental stains can be hard to clean – especially if you stained a concrete surface! The porous nature of this material means wood stains can easily penetrate and stain the surface. Even stubborn marks from wood stains can be removed with the right steps and supplies! 10 …
Cutting and sharpening metals is certainly a challenge, and both angle grinders and cut-off tools can make your job easier. But which one for your specific project? Both tools work perfectly when it comes to cutting metals. They do, however, have some decisive differences I’ll outline in this article. Feature Cut Off Tool Angle Grinder Primary …
Ever wonder about the right drill bit for a 1/4″ 20 tap in your DIY project? Precision is key for this, especially when it comes to tapping new threads into metal, where using the right size drill bit makes all the difference. I’ll share everything you need to know below: Screw Size Drill Bit Drill …
While plywood has a wide variety of applications, cutting it can be tricky. It’s notorious for splintering, so what jigsaw blade for plywood will give you the cleanest cut? This guide will help you choose the right blade so that you get the smoothest edges for your woodworking project. Best Jigsaw Blade for Plywood While …
Tempered glass is a type of safety glass, designed so that if it breaks, it will not shatter into shards. Ordinary glass shards are very dangerous, and tempered glass is made to crumble into small pieces, which is a lot safer. Because tempered glass is resilient and strong, it can be hard to cut. And, …
Some people tend to ignore the rip fence during their early experience in woodcutting. However, they’re actually quite useful when it comes to getting the right cut of the woodwork. People even confuse themselves on what side should the rip fence be on for a table saw. Most people use the rip fence on their …
