Tag: Finishing Supplies
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Do you have sagging drawers? Let’s fix it!

Often times, especially with the older pieces, drawers will have a tough time closing. To help it close correctly and not make more dents, I used this tip! In the past, I would get so frustrated with old, wood furniture. The years of usage added wear and drawers wouldn’t fit like they should! This upholstery…
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Bleach Wood with Bar Keepers Friend? YES!

I notice when I use Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser on raw wood… it actually lightens it up! After some looking into it, the main ingredient in BKF is Oxalic acid (which is a bleaching agent). In the past, I’ve used diluted clothing bleach to lighten wood but there’s a few factors in that technique I…
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Finishing Supplies
You’ve painted your piece but now you need to protect all your hard work! In this post, I’ve linked what I use to protect my work. I receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Protective Top Coats Varathane – Matte Varathane – Satin Varathane – Gloss Zinsser (for bleed-through areas) Polish &…
