For professional repair shops, restoration specialists, and luthiers, finish maintenance is about much more than just making a surface shine. Every product applied to a guitar, violin, heirloom furniture piece, or restored wood surface impacts future touch-ups and refinishing work. That is why choosing a high-quality silicone-free paste wax is crucial. Maintaining a silicone-free [...]
A Dutch tool chest is made for work. It gets opened often, carried around the shop, exposed to dust, and occasionally bumped or scratched. Its finish should protect the wood, suit the chest’s traditional character, and remain easy to repair over time. For most builds, the best options are milk paint, pure tung oil, [...]
An outdoor bar is more than just a beautiful addition to a backyard or patio. It is a major investment in your outdoor living space. Unlike indoor furniture, an outdoor bar top faces a brutal combination of rain, high humidity, direct sunlight, temperature swings, and constant physical wear. Without the right protective finish, premium [...]
A Kuksa cup is more than a wooden drinking vessel. It’s a practical, hand-carved cup often used for coffee, tea, water, and outdoor adventures. Because it is made from natural wood, it needs the right finish before regular use. Sealing a kuksa cup helps protect the wood from moisture, drying, cracking, and staining. It [...]
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 real homes bring sunlight, dust, pet nails, spills, and daily foot traffic. That is why the best choice is [...]
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 your interior spaces. Their presence not only elevates the design but also ensures safety and comfort with every step. [...]
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 want wood stairs that look natural, wear well, and are easier to maintain over time, tung oil is worth [...]
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 natural character. It also works with a wide range of design styles, from traditional homes to modern spaces. Compared [...]
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 air quality, the industry has largely ignored a hidden ingredient sitting on your walls: plastic. At RMP Finishes, our 30-year legacy [...]
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 a standout choice, but natural rot resistance makes it an even better option. However, cedar still requires the proper protection [...]
