Whether you're staining a wood deck, bench, or fence, these expert tips will enhance its look and longevity An even ...

Another option is to use a power sander on the worn area and then use a sharp hand scraper to remove the finish and stain from narrow fingers of wood that extend lengthwise into the boards beyond ...

Like the look of worn, antique wood? Check out our guide to outdoor wood stain. Primers fill the pores in wood and form a ...

Refinish hardwood floors on an as-needed basis when the material is deeply scratched, gouged or heavily stained. Refinishing is necessary when the topcoat is worn down and the wood is exposed.

But if you’ve got a wood deck, the leaves also signal ... However, if the deck boards have a worn-out finish and porous surface, the stains will soak in deeper and be harder to remove.

If you have to match a stained floor, the sanded wood must be satin smooth so the ... old towel to make it blend better with the slightly worn finish of the hardwood flooring immediately adjacent ...

If this is the case, test out a few wood stains. You may not be able to get ... If your floor has too many worn areas and spot-treating will give it a leopard-print look - and not in a good ...

Many of our homes in the Pacific Northwest feature beautiful woodwork that can make for exciting home improvement projects.

Q: My childhood dresser is beautiful but the wood stain looks faded. I’d love to update it with fresh paint and new hardware, but I’ve heard that you can’t get good results painting over stain.

Is there a way to blend the worn areas to match the cabinets ... by sanding down a small area to bare wood on the inside of a door or drawer front. Dab stain onto a cloth, and rub the color ...

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