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It's so easy to give woodwork and trim a smooth, satiny finish every time with this simple three-day process. And you don't need expensive tools, special knowledge or skills to get a flawless finish - just sand, stain, seal and finish. |
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Sanding can be laborious and time consuming. Whilst it's an essential part of the process there's no denying that sanding is boring! |
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When making your own furniture, or designing projects for a home, there are several ways to joint timber and board products. Knowing and understanding the various joints that can be used will help you design and assemble lasting projects. |
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To make boring SupaWood look like real wood, try woodgraining the surface. This used to be a job for the experts, but now anybody can achieve great results with the new range of finishes. |
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As one of the more affordable ways to build a project, plywood does have its drawbacks. One of those is the fact that not everyone wants to see the raw edge. In this project we show you how to add a pine strip to plywood board, so that your shelves or cabinets have a neat and attractive finished edge. |
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Consider the fact that most hinges are designed for specific applications. By defining the exact use for your hinge you can rule out a large percentage. |
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If you own a Dremel Rotary Tool, you can easily transform a plain piece into something unique. In this feature I'm not going to show you how to make the cabinet, but rather how easy it is to use a Dremel MultiTool for carving. |
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The name may cause some confusion]. But confusion aside, woodworm can cause extensive damage to your home and furniture if left untreated. |
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This weekend our major goal was to re-finish the wood floors that are in pretty rough shape and covered with water stains, scuffs and scratches. |
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How to give new, inexpensive pine furniture an antique finish for a fraction of the cost than store pre-sealed - if you do-it-yourself. |
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A South African living overseas has established a business where she can continue with her love for furniture and start a small business. |
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Reader, Wendy Craig, tackles an intricately detailed chair and shows us the before and after. |
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No matter how carefully you look after your furniture, there will come a time when you need to fix up scratches, stains, burns or wear. Here’s what you can do about it: |
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If you ever come across the opportunity to pick up a few pallets take a look at some of the ideas I have come across for recycling old pallets into furniture and other practical and decorative pieces. |
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Any timber surface exposed to the elements will age with time. Timber becomes dull and, if not carefully maintained, moisture penetrates and damages the wood.
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Strip off that old varnish and give your doors some Woodoc loving for the care and attention they deserve. |
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Sometimes wood surfaces need a little bit of extra protection. Protect coffee tables, sideboards and dining tables from everyday wear with a touch of Woodoc. |
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Get a high-end look for less with an easy-to-do gel stain process for wooden furniture. With 6 colours and 6 wood tints to choose from, gel stains allow you to be far more creative without the mess. |
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While restoring a genuine antique is usually a job for a professional, it is possible to tackle wear and tear on everyday items yourself. You only need a few materials and supplies to do a project that will restore your furniture to good condition. |
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The minor nicks, scuffs and hairline scratches that come with everyday wear and tear is one thing. But a water ring, an alcohol stain or a deep unsightly scratch can be relatively easy to repair without resorting to removing the finish. |
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Strip off that old varnish and give your doors some Woodoc loving for the care and attention they deserve. |
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I love the rustic, farmhouse feel of this table. The more wear and tear it receives the better it will look. What I love even more is that it reminds me of something I might see in an expensive furniture store and I probably paid a fraction of the price! |
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This coffee table is so easy to make you can knock it together in an hour if you already have the timber cut to size. There are no measure-ments - you can make the table as small, or as large, as required. |
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Although some cringe at the thought of painting wood, not everyone's taste is the same. I like both wood and painted pieces - especially distressed furniture - as I think it transforms an old and dated piece into something beautiful and functional once again. |
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If you have an older home that still has solid hardwood doors, you may prefer to bring the doors back to life rather than replace. |
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Does your wood furniture need some TLC, or perhaps you want to restore an antique piece. Here are some wood repair tricks you can easily tackle as a do-it-yourself project. |
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This project shows you how to take a plain, raw pine bookcase and - using paint techniques and a bit of DIY savve - transform it into a piece of furniture you'll be proud to have on display in a home. |
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Do you know the difference between hardwood and softwood? Or why it is essential to let wood settle in before you use it? |
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Many DIY enthusiasts often confuse the terms laminate and veneer. Veneers consists of thin section of various wood types, whereas laminate is the application of papers or plastics to the surface of board products or cheaper woods. |
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White rings, stains, chips, dents and scratches. All of these can occur over time as a result of everyday wear and tear and accidents. |
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Now you can have some fun with wood and Woodoc Gel Stain. Available in six bright colours and six traditional wood tints, Woodoc Gel Stain is so easy to use, and there are so many ways to use it. |
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When old timber becomes worn or rots away, reach for Alcolin QuikWood. This epoxy is made up of two components that harden when mixed together. |
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With two grown-up teenagers I know how easy it can be to damage a door, especially if you have boisterous boys in the house. Patching up the door isn't a good idea and it is fairly easy to replace. |
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If you have painted timber that needs a facelift you need to prepare it properly – here are some guidelines. |
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If you're new to DIY then chances are you're pretty confused by all the terminology out there. Here's a quick breakdown on the various jointing methods. |
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To maintain, restore and bring out the natural beauty of wood grain, a penetrating oil or antique wax is preferable to any other type of finish as part of a maintenance programme for wood. |
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Butcher blocks should be finished regularly with a mineral oil and a beeswax coating to maintain their beauty and keep the wood from warping and cracking. |
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If you don't own a dowelling jig, dowel centres are used to match up drilled holes to accept dowels for joining wood together. |
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Get a high-end look for less with an easy-to-do gel stain process for wooden furniture. With 6 colours and 6 wood tints to choose from, gel stains allow you to be far more creative without the mess. |
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It's not necessary to remove a door in order to paint it, although the advantage of laying it flat is obvious - no chance of paint runs. But the job is bound to take much longer since you will have to wait for the door to dry completely before painting the other side! |
