RMP Finishes Blog
Welcome to the blog! Here you will find lots of inspiration, information, and helpful tips & tricks to use on your next project. Browse all wood finishing blog articles below!
Matte vs. Gloss Finish on Wood Floors: Which Is Better?
Choosing between a matte and gloss finish on wood floors may seem simple at first, but everyday life can change how that finish looks over time. A floor may look great in a showroom, yet [...]
How to Maintain Wood Stair Treads with Paste Wax
Wood stair treads do a lot of work every day. As crucial components of your staircase and floors, they add warmth and visual appeal to both traditional and modern homes, enhancing the overall functionality of [...]
Best Finish for Wood Stairs: Why Tung Oil Is a Durable Choice
Wood stairs take more abuse than most surfaces in a home. Every day, they deal with foot traffic, dust, friction, and shifting humidity. That is why the finish you choose matters so much. If you [...]
How to Maintain White Oak Flooring Naturally
White oak flooring has a lot going for it. As a type of hardwood flooring, it is a popular choice among homeowners for its timeless beauty and versatility. It is durable, timeless, and full of [...]
Beyond VOCs: Why Plastic-Free Paint is Essential for a Healthy Home
For years, the gold standard for "eco-friendly" home improvement was simply looking for a "Low-VOC" or "No-VOC" label on a can of paint. While reducing volatile organic compounds is a vital step for indoor [...]
How to Use Tung Oil on Cedar Wood
A favorite wood among DIYers for its beauty, durability and versatility, cedar makes a great choice for building outdoor furniture, crafting fences or creating planters. Cedar's warm color and heady scent already make it [...]
Vintage Home Decor Ideas
The magic of vintage home decor never fades, bringing warmth, character and a sense of history into your space. Whether decorating a single accent piece or designing an entire room, vintage home decor ideas benefit [...]
Cutting Board Oil vs Wax: Which Is Best?
Understanding the Right Cutting Board Finish Well-made wooden cutting boards last for years, even decades — but only with proper maintenance. Choosing the right finish also makes a difference, and RMP Finishes comes to [...]
Biodegradable Caskets: How Eco-Friendly Finishes Support a Greener Goodbye
With environmental awareness growing, more families are seeking meaningful ways to honor loved ones while minimizing ecological impact. Biodegradable caskets are gaining popularity as part of an eco-friendly burial movement. These caskets, crafted from [...]
How to Thin Tung Oil: Safe, Effective Methods for DIYers
Tung oil is a natural, plant-based finish prized by DIYers for its durability, water resistance, and warm, matte sheen. Whether you're refinishing cutting boards or protecting outdoor furniture, it's a popular choice for woodworkers [...]
Can You Tint Tung Oil? How to Use Pigments for a Custom Finish
Can you tint tung oil? It’s a common question among DIYers and woodworkers looking to add a splash of personality to their natural wood finishes. While Pure Tung Oil is known for its rich, [...]
Gourd Painting: Eco-Friendly Ideas for Seasonal Crafts
Gourd painting offers a stylish, sustainable seasonal craft, transforming dried gourds into biodegradable canvases for year-round decorating. When you pair them with Real Milk Paint, you get an eco-conscious combo that's a safe, stunning [...]