Penetrating stain
Separate finish branch from paint; no paint primer beneath it.
4 published entries.
Choose brushes and roller covers for wall paint, enamels, primers, and stains using my field selections. Includes shared nap tables for drywall, cedar, stucco, and smooth finishes, plus frame choices, mini rollers, water-based cleanup, storage, and replacement checks.
Entry001
Preparing and Repainting Cedar Siding
An inspection-led guide to cedar siding and shakes: diagnosing peeling, agreeing repairs, cleaning and removing failed coating, confirming dryness, priming, spraying an exterior acrylic finish, and inspecting the result.
Entry011
Refinishing Cabinets with Stain and Clear Finishes
A cabinet-refinishing guide to stripping and restaining, darkening a sound finish, matching repair color and grain, applying compatible clear coats, and checking the installed result. Includes first-person field practice and separate manufacturer directions.
Entry 016
Preparing and Staining Exterior Wood Decks
Prepare and stain wood decks, from replacing unsound boards and identifying old finishes to cleaning, brightening, moisture checks, and full-board application. Separate instructions cover water-based deck stains and wiping excess oil from Ipe, with project photographs and maintenance guidance.