Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Steel or Wood?
......Ok there steel. We had to match these doors to the existing trim around the windows. In the process we realized we can mimic almost any type of wood with this effect.
My House
Cedar Cabana Revival
This cedar cabana was built a few years back and was left to the elements. Untreated cedar turns gray and looks dull within a year. To bring it back to life, we applied a wood rejuvenator wash and worked it in with a stiff bristled brush. We then applied a Cabot oil stain. Cabot allows the wood to breathe as oppossed to most stains which seal the wood. Moisture gets trapped underneath wood and has to escape. If it is sealed, it simply pushes off any stain that is on it. This is the reason people have to restain their decks every few years.
Replacing Exterior Wood
Monday, May 10, 2010
Vintage Door Restoration
Priming Wood Panelling
Spraying oil primer over slick 1970's style panelling. This allows the finish coat to adhere properly. The primer also blocks out any pet odours, nicotine smell, etc.
Staining a Pergola
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