Finishing wood furniture

Are you tired of constantly searching for the perfect finishing touch for your wood furniture, only to find that the sealant darkens and changes the color of the wood? It's time to discover the magical product I use (NOT polycrylic!!) that offer a perfect balance between protection and preservation. Read on to uncover the secrets behind sealing wood without darkening or changing the color, and bring new life to your DIY furniture projects and makeovers.

Mary Lindloff on Instagram: "What do you think of this furniture flip? I love how beautiful the @minwaxusa stain looks on the drawers! (#ad) Would you try it yourself?! Here are all the details on the 3-step staining process I followed: 1) Minwax Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner for Oil-Based Stains 2) Minwax Wood Finish Penetrating Stain in Special Walnut (2 coats) 3) Minwax Polycrylic Protective Finish (2 coats) This project took about 4 days to complete, with about 8 hours of active work time…

Sharing step by step how we restored the top of an Victorian Eastlake chest.

This is easily one of my favorite DIY hacks ever! I love using paint and gel stain to completely transform wood. I used it for the first time on my front door, then I completely updated the paneling in my office and now I’m obsessed with this piece of furniture! We have had this dresser […]

Piper + Julia 🌿 DIY + Furniture Flip Tips on Instagram: "Details 👇👇 ‼️UPDATE - DM us if you don’t see the link, we can only resend it if you message us first ☺️‼️ Follow + comment “WOOD” for links (**sometimes settings won’t let us message if you aren’t following!) There are an abundance of ways to lighten (or darken) furniture pieces but these are some tried and true methods we have and continue to use: 1. Paint washes. 3:1 Ratio of water and paint, brushed on and wiped off. Layer as…

Wood finishing is so confusing! In my research on the perfect finish for my DIY bathroom vanity, I have learned these 10 things so far about how to finish wood furniture. Find out more now.