Summer holiday memories are fading in the rear-view mirror, and the weather has turned chillier. That means it’s time to consider how to protect your timber decking during the coolest months of year. Like anything else, wooden decking needs proper care and maintenance to stay looking its best and retain its structural integrity. And, clearly, […]
Tag Archives: Wooden Countertop Sanding
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Apr
Apr
If you want to breathe fresh life into a much-loved piece of wooden furniture, you can do so cost-effectively by refinishing it. At the same time, with a bit of planning, you can avoid the hassle, time and effort of stripping or sanding. And that can be useful, because there are a few drawbacks to […]
Wood Restoration and Repair, Wooden Floor Restoration
Do you know when to use wet or dry sanding technique?
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Mar
Mar
Even if you’ve never sanded wood yourself, you’ll be aware that the process involves smoothng rough surfaces.. It also gets rid of blemishes such as stains, scratches and so on. Plus it creates a uniform base for finishes from varnishing and painting to staining. Sanding additionally brings out the natural beauty of timber, eliminates dirt […]
Wood Restoration and Repair, Wooden Floor Restoration, Worktop
What is the ‘pencil trick’ in wood sanding?
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Jun
Jun
You may have heard about ‘the pencil trick’, especially if you already work with wood. But would you be able to describe it exactly? Here, we discuss it in a little detail so that you can consider using it yourself. What is it? Essentially, the ‘trick’ involves using a pencil to mark a wooden surface […]
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Mar
Mar
Wooden furniture is susceptible to damage and staining from a number of sources. But the good news is that you can resolve many of the more common issues pretty easily. The first thing to say is that most finishes safeguard the surface of wooden furniture with a protective coating. If you’re working on or below […]
Floor Cleaning, Wood Restoration and Repair, Wooden Floor Restoration
How to repair wood that’s gone rotten
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Feb
Feb
Unfortunately, the issue of wood which has become rotten is one that many of us will face at some point, whether that’s a decaying window sill or anything else. Ultimately, you need to do more than just slap on some filler, make it smooth and paint over it and hope for the best. The problem […]
05
Nov
Nov
Different environmental factors, from moisture to heat, affect different types of wood in varied ways. So there’s a wide range of wood finishes on offer to provide protection from the elements and increase the timber’s longevity, while also making it look better. And you would use a new method, or a number of techniques, for […]
Wood Restoration and Repair, Wooden Floor Restoration
Bring out the wooden garden furniture this summer!
15
Sep
Sep
The long, lazy days of summer are finally on their way. And, according to Met Office forecasts, we could well be in for a warm one. So you’ll no doubt want to spend as much of it outside as you can. That means now’s a great time to sort out your garden furniture. For anyone […]
30
May
May
Over time, wooden surfaces can become dull and lose their natural shine. This is typically down to sunlight, dirt, dust and so on. Regular polishing removes all grime from the timber, restoring its appearance. At the same time, polishing protects your wood, increases its value and helps it to last longer. Finally, if you have […]
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Mar
Mar
The unfortunate reality is that so many wooden staircases are hiding their true beauty beneath old carpeting. This means they’re not maximising their full potential. But if you’re dreaming of having refinished stairs, we’re here to help. So here are the steps you need to follow: <h3>Remove carpet</h3> Take out the old carpeting and any […]
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