Anthony Guerrée engages in a contemplation about writing by juxtaposing his tools as a designer with the stylistic figures of the French language. Through his 'Figures,' Anthony unveils a unique grammar and offers an avant-garde reflection on design. Language is the foundation of human thought. We think in a language; we reflect using words. Similarly, we experience the world through its materiality. With this powerful body of work, Anthony Guerrée reveals an essential truth: design is at the heart of our personal experience.
Below is a "dear laurel letter" from a reader whose pine wood stain color took on a reddish hue after he refurbished the wood with polyurethane. Is there any way to minimize the red tone? Yes, it is possible to tone-down stained wood after a polyurethane finish is applied; there are a number of ways to do it...
Revolutionary decorative mouldings which can be drilled, sanded, glued, painted, stained, varnished, or distressed. When warm they become bendy!
Beverly is named in honour of a much-missed Farrow & Ball staff member. Like its namesake, this green is dependable and reassuring. It's bound to be a favourite among lovers of colour. With a remarkable ability to feel even greener in bright daylight or more conservative in lower light, it can work beautifully in any home. Estate Eggshell: As robust as it is beautiful, this low 20% sheen is highly resistant to a variety of stains including wine, coffee, and crayon. This is a subtle finish for interior wood and metal. Modern Eggshell: The toughest product in the range, Modern Eggshell transforms kitchen cabinetry, floors, and interior wood or metal surfaces with a subtle 40% sheen. Estate Emulsion: The original, chalky, very matte finish for interior walls and ceilings, carefully crafted to give a flatter finish with a 2% sheen. Modern Emulsion: This low sheen, high-performance wall and ceiling paint is ideal for use in kitchens, bathrooms, children's rooms, hallways, and other high-usage areas. This is a water-based finish. This description was written by our selling partner.
Use this giant jack as a paperweight or decor for an office or game room. This 12"x12" stained wood play piece made in India brings back memories of classic games. DECORATIVE USE ONLY Made in: India Brand: Kalalou
Here at HGTV.com, we've got the skinny on '70s style — and we're happy to report that wood paneling is making a major comeback. See how designers are bringing the trending wall treatment into the 21st century, and get ideas for how to use modern wood paneling in your own home.
Saint Vittus Cathedral, Prague
When painting difficult surfaces like tile, laminate, polyurathane, plastic, metal and stained wood bonding primer is a must!
De Forma vloerlamp biedt gestroomlijnde verlichting, met een verfijnde uitstraling afgewerkt in walnoot, donker gebeitst walnoot of esdoorn met accenten van geborsteld aluminium of zwart geanodiseerd metaal. Gegarneerd met een zwarte Amar
I know you won’t believe me at first glance, but today’s house used to be a dilapidated bungalow. Interior Designer Kelly and her husband Phil have reconfigured and renovated their 1930s house to create a sophisticated family for their two sons and sausage dog, Brooke. The Background Having lived in our previous house for over ...
Removing Black Stains in Wood Furniture With Oxalic Acid: Iron oxide stains in wood are usually dark spots caused by prolonged exposure to water and / or metal. The iron oxide reacts with the tannins in the wood and stains it black. Wood can intentionally be stained black in the same way, and that's called…
When painting difficult surfaces like tile, laminate, polyurathane, plastic, metal and stained wood bonding primer is a must!
Before you begin a refinishing project, learn how to remove stain from wood. Even new DIYers can do this easy home improvement project in an afternoon!
Hilla Shamia builds furniture combining cast aluminium and wood. Trained at the Holon Institute of Technology, Industrial Design Department, Hilla developed a unique technique that joins the materials of aluminum and wood.
Custom Wood and Metal Hive Set (boardgame): A friend introduced me to the game Hive this summer (think chess-meets dominoes-meets insects!), and I was really excited to make a custom set for myself! The original game pieces had a really nice weight to them and I wanted to make sure that my se…
Colour designed by Jinny Blom. Reminiscent of the freshest unfurling hazel leaf at the start of spring. Piercing sun backlighting the tender leaves, bejewelled with water droplets. This freshest green works as an alternative to white to brighten up dark corners and is a good colour for garden furniture. Please note that the 100ml sample pots for the Jinny Blom collection are in the Plant-Based Dead Matt finish and are suitable for exterior application on wood and metal. Image Credit: Britt Willoughby
Anthony Guerrée engages in a contemplation about writing by juxtaposing his tools as a designer with the stylistic figures of the French language. Through his 'Figures,' Anthony unveils a unique grammar and offers an avant-garde reflection on design. Language is the foundation of human thought. We think in a language; we reflect using words. Similarly, we experience the world through its materiality. With this powerful body of work, Anthony Guerrée reveals an essential truth: design is at the heart of our personal experience.
Changing the color of a metal object is an easy way to give the item an instant face lift. A staining product is one way to achieve a new color, though stain coloring is not always considered for metal projects, as staining is often associated with woodwork.
Metal doors protect your home from the elements. If you want the wood look, it's expensive. Read how to stain a metal door to look like wood.
See how to make wood look like metal using paint and texturizers. I painted a wooden jack to look like faux iron similar to a Restoration Hardware jack.
I tested seven different stain colors on four different wood species, so you don't have to! See the results of my experiment here!
The Effects of Different Stains on Poplar Wood: A few weeks ago I wanted to see the effects of different stains on White Pine, well this time I used common Poplar that you can buy at Lowes or Home Depot. I have also uploaded the video from my Youtube channel. I hope this helps somebody before th…
Anthony Guerrée engages in a contemplation about writing by juxtaposing his tools as a designer with the stylistic figures of the French language. Through his 'Figures,' Anthony unveils a unique grammar and offers an avant-garde reflection on design. Language is the foundation of human thought. We think in a language; we reflect using words. Similarly, we experience the world through its materiality. With this powerful body of work, Anthony Guerrée reveals an essential truth: design is at the heart of our personal experience.
Let me say first off that I LOVE vinegar and tea (or sometimes vinegar and coffee) staining. It is one of my favorite “finishes” and is so fun to make and use. Because it’s not a commercial stain, and reacts with the tannins in each piece of wood differently, you never really know what you’re going to get aside from weathered looking wood. I first found out about it when we were just starting to remodel our house 8 years many eons ago and was dying to try it on our kitchen table when we actually had a finished kitchen. At the time, it was still a relatively new thing in the crafting world and the only people I had […]
Learn how to stain and finish wood, including how to seal stained wood. My post shares loads of pics and practical tips from a real DIYer!
Using a simple process, staining your wood projects can be pretty quick and easy. Here's how to stain wood, demonstrated on a pine table top.
Learn the step-by-step process for removing wood stain and sealer quickly and easily. Find out how to prepare your surface for a fresh new coat.
Aging wood instantly to look like it came off an old barn. Make DIY barn boards instantly. Make new lumber look old instantly and inexpensively.
One of our most celebrated pieces, the Nicole Occasional Table is turned by hand from both solid and veneered walnut. This table is simple, yet striking.
Shou Sugi Ban is a centuries-old Japanese method of preserving Japanese cedar siding by charring it. Shou Sugi Ban is a very popular technique
Want to stain a previously stained or painted furniture piece? Check out six easy shade options to apply paint that looks like stain!
Last week I made some very simple, light colored natural wood stains . This week I experimented with a few ways to make darker colored stain...
Below is a "dear laurel letter" from a reader whose pine wood stain color took on a reddish hue after he refurbished the wood with polyurethane. Is there any way to minimize the red tone? Yes, it is possible to tone-down stained wood after a polyurethane finish is applied; there are a number of ways to do it...
Supplies 1-quart Mason jar and lid Extra-fine steel wool Distilled white vinegar Fine strainer Paintbrush Making your vinegar stain Put the steel wool pad into a Mason jar then add vinegar, fill about 3/4 full. I prefer to not cover the mixture (the mixture will give off gases), set aside for at least 3 days. The longer it sits, the darker the stain will become. Stir and then strain the mixture through a fine-meshed strainer, some people also use a coffee filter to get any left over particles. I have not. Now stain your pieces as you normally would. You can sand the wood first to get a stronger grained effect. (Always do a test piece first before staining) As the stain dries it will darken. Once the stain has fully dried, seal with a wax or polyurethane finish. They say you can keep the stain for a few months, but I always dispose of any leftover, because I am not sure of the reaction of its shelf life, Here is a before and after of vinegar stain on new common wood. You brush on the vinegar stain and watch it change colors and bring out all the grain and detail as it dries. I am a big fan of aged wood and this is the best finish I have found for turning new wood into reclaimed looking wood. One you brush the wood And cover the entire section you will see it starts changing colors, keep moving with the stain to make sure it blends evenly. Once you have brushed the entire piece with the stain. give it a good wipe down with a cotton cloth to remove any excess stain. Let completely dry before you wax or polyurethane. If your ever dare to strip a piece, I prefer to sand it. It is way less messy and for some reason therapeutic to me. I did use a furniture stripper on this one. What a mess. But I’m sure there are better techniques it was just my first time. I always just hit furniture with my orbit sander. Once you get all the original color off and your down to the raw wood. You will then apply the steel wool and vinegar. You have to make it up a few days before, there are lots of different recipes out there. But I just add a fine grit steel wool pad and fill a jar with vinegar. Mason jars work the best. I don’t cover it but I know some do. I will build up gases, I just did a mixture in Tupperware and within an hour it blew the top off. Leave it for a few days and you'll have the perfect grey stain. I love the finish more than when I have used the stains with the grey color added to them. This stain is a more natural aged look. The stain will look different on different woods. As you can see the table I applied it to was made from 3 different types of wood, so I had to apply more on certain parts. I didn’t mind the uneven look on this project. But remember each wood type will take differently just like any other stain. Steel wool and vinegar stain gives your wood a natural weathered or aged grey finish. Depending on the type of wood you are staining, steel wool and vinegar stain can produce anywhere from warm reds to an aged grey finish This sofa table had three different types of wood, so in some spots I purposefully went heavy. Stain takes differently on different woods. So make sure and test a spot to see the color you will achieve. Once the wood was completely dry I then applied white wax over the entire piece. I wanted to have the restoration hardware type of finish with layers. You can achieve this with applying either white wax or dark wax, depending on your preference. You can seal it with polyurethane as well. There are all sorts of waxes on the market. This is the one I choose to use. The link below has info on how to apply the wax and how to purchase. HereAlso to apply the wax you need a stiff brush which you can find here Here is a close up of the finished sofa table. You can see the wax in the corners, the wax brings out any details and grains in the wood. I hope this helps you make your home more personal and gives you the confidence to try something new. Don't let fear of trying something hold you back. It's okay to make mistakes along the way, that's how we learn what we don't like. When I use a product I do try to link it for you and if you decide to purchase the product I am affiliated with some of those companies. Its the only way to offset the time it takes building my how tos for decorating and DIY. I am in no way asking you to click and purchase any items but it makes it easier for all the info to be on one site. Many different stores carry the products I use. But the links I provide is where I had purchased. I hope that helps you make your home more personal and gives you the confidence to try something new.
A comprehensive guide on how to seal charred wood. Get the best results by following these steps to do the sealing job right.
This is such an easy technique and I am sure you are gonna be a wood painting fool after this post. Just promise me that if you make a project with this finish, you will tell me, tag me, post a billboard on 85N and let me know because the true measure of success is ... Read More about Painting Wood to Look Like Metal
DIY colored wood stain for furniture. Have you ever wanted a colored stain but couldn’t find one at the store? This tutorial shows you how to make your own!
