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Keep Your Projects Green With 5 Environmentally Friendly Wood Finishes

In today’s DIY world, countless people are discovering just how easy it is to refinish an old piece of furniture. Not only have DIY projects gotten easier, but they've also become more eco-friendly. Milk [...]

Antique Pine Floor Restoration with Tung Oil and Citrus Solvent

A little while ago we had some customers come to us asking about products we’d recommend for the 100-year-old pine floor they were about to move and install in their home. Knowing that they [...]

Milk Paint vs. Chalk Paint – Everything You Need to Know

If you want to add a farmhouse vibe to new or existing furnishings or bring to life a vintage makeover to an older piece of furniture that needs a top coat of paint, you may [...]

Pure Tung Oil vs Tung Oil Finish? What’s the Difference?

Pure Tung Oil is just what it says, Pure Tung Oil, without any additive or petroleum distillates like mineral spirits or paint thinners. Formulated “Tung Oil” or "Tung Oil Finish" products can be any of [...]

A Walk with Dave – A Tung Oil Story

This recreation is based on a testimonial by Les O in Missouri. Flip through the images to watch our recreation! [rev_slider walk] Read it in Les’ own words. Hello, I just [...]

How to Mix Milk Paint

Mixing milk paint is a simple process using equal parts powder to water. For more tips on creating custom shades, check out our milk paint color mixing guide. The mixing process takes about five [...]

Eco-Friendly Home Renovation

Updating or remodeling your home can be a challenging and costly process. If you are environmentally conscious and have taken the initiative to be green in your approach to this process, you may have several [...]

How a Wood Floor Can Be Like A Cast Iron Frying Pan

by Bill Layman / Layman Ventures Ltd. for Cottage Magazine published in Canada www.out-there.com/BL.htm www.townoflaronge.ca I wish I could say I got the idea for re-finishing my hardwood floor from looking at a cast [...]