Black lacquer finishes on contemporary furniture designs never really seem to go out of style and the reason for this is that many of the design features harken back to centuries old Japanese styles and finishes.
Black Lacquer finish on high quality furniture is a time consuming process that can take weeks to complete. First the furniture is sanded as perfectly flat as possible then layer after layer of lacquer is applied, allowed to dry …
Smaller cracks in drywall can actually be more difficult to repair then larger cracks that you can mud and tape but there is a way that you can get decent results that will last for years.
The first thing you need to do is inspect the crack and note its location.
If the crack in your drywall is over a doorway or over a window then you could have a structural problem with your house. If …
Finding and restoring old furniture is a great hobby and an inexpensive way to accent your home with pieces you can’t buy at a local big box store. You can find old furniture at auctions and yard sales or even for free if you keep your eyes open on trash day but if you want to get items cheap it will probably mean repair and refinishing is required.
Repairs will mean matching of wood and …
The front door of your home is the place you welcome all of your visitors for this reason you want it to look good, function well and for it to be secure. Part of keeping your exterior doors in their best condition for many years is taking time to repaint the surfaces and take care of the hardware.
Exterior doors are now usually made with a steel cladding. The steel on the door provides extra …
Recently a friend was restoring some old wicker furniture and had a problem where the spray paint they were using was not giving the finish they wanted. Using a glossy spray paint they found that many layers were required to get the gloss and then it would fade before drying completely. If they added enough paint to keep it glossy the paint would build up so thick that it remained sticky for many days.
This …
Recently a new home owner presented this problem the kitchen cabinets in their house were covered in a pink waxy buildup which we then discovered was silver polish used on wood cabinets. The idea behind this was not apparent but we came to the conclusion that the previous owner probably didn’t have the right type of cleaner so they used what they had on hand.
Now this is probably not going to be the case …
Updating your kitchen doesn’t need to cost a lot and with a few simple steps and maybe a weekend’s worth of time you can bring a totally new feel to one of the rooms you and your family use the most. But before you get started there are some considerations and planning that will make painting your kitchen cabinets easier and provide a more professional result.
The first thing you should do is inspect the …
When painting your home or projects with latex paint you are likely to have extra paint. Because quality paint can be somewhat of an investment today it is important to store leftover paint in a way that it will last until it is needed.
No matter what you do to protect your investment you should remember that latex paint does have a shelf life. Most manufacturers will suggest that both oil and latex paint be …
How many times have you watched one of the realtor house hunting shows on TV and heard a prospective buyer say, everything looks nice and clean but it seems a bit dated.
The fact is trendy styles can date the age of your home or when it was last remodeled. Its similar to fashion and although they say everything old becomes new again you can never bet on when a specific style will be in …
Older cars that use Plastic and Painted Stainless Steel trim parts often have problems of surface cracking and fading. To restore the finish of these products once they are past the point of armor-all you can use special paint that will adhere and bring new life to your old fading parts.
It is important to note we are talking about parts that are in good condition but may have …