Best Wood for Outdoor Furniture | 5 Options and a Guide
Last updated on October 8th, 2022 at 08:04 pmWhat is best wood for outdoor furniture? So, what is the best wood for outdoor furniture? I cannot tell you how often I have answered that question. If you are considering making or purchasing a new table or chair, you will probably be looking to protect it…
Can you stain pressure treated wood? | A Quick Guide
Last updated on October 11th, 2022 at 01:23 pmCan pressure treated wood be stained? You know you cannot treat it with stain if you have a deck, fence, or shed made of pressure-treated wood. It may be fun to treat the wood with a homemade latex stain, but it will not protect your wood from…
Painting Pressure Treated Wood | The A-Z Guide
Last updated on October 3rd, 2022 at 07:51 amAre you considering painting treated wood? Pressure-treated wood is a type of treated wood in which the preservative is added to the wood during manufacturing. The wood is then sealed to protect it from the elements, such as rain, which would cause it to rot. Pressure treated…
Choosing a Paint Stripper for Wood |Tools & Chemicals To Consider
Last updated on October 3rd, 2022 at 08:27 amPaint Stripper for Wood There is a lot of advice on removing paint from your woodwork. However, there is no simple answer to the question of which paint stripper is best, as this depends on various factors, such as what you want to remove and how much…
How to Cut Wood with a Dremel | The Basics and More Tips
Last updated on October 3rd, 2022 at 08:41 amCutting wood with a dremel Drilling and sawing is usually the most efficient method of penetrating wood, but there are cases when this method is simply insufficient. For example, if you need to drill holes in a piece of wood, there is no way you can cut…
How to Remove Paint from Wood | Various Methods
Last updated on October 3rd, 2022 at 08:48 amRemoving Paint from wood Wood is tough stuff! No matter how hard you try, the varnish or paint on the wood will eventually chip or peel. If you have a lot of wood in your home, you may find that the paint on the wood is the…
Are Pallets Pressure Treated? Not As Obvious As You May Think
Last updated on October 5th, 2022 at 07:22 amAre pallets pressure treated? The short answer is yes, pallets are pressure-treated wood, and U.S. law requires that you treat your pallets, although this is often not done. However, municipalities use their discretion in deciding whether to treat pallets. To understand how to construct the pallet garden,…
Can You Use Non-Pressure Treated Wood Outside? | Some Preservation Tips and Tricks
Last updated on October 5th, 2022 at 08:37 amBy and large, yes! If you use a wood preservative, ensure it is approved as a wood preservative. While tannins can be a problem using untreated wood, a wood preservative will help soak up the tannins in the wood. You can use non-pressure-treated wood outdoors as long…
