A sticky Tung oil refers to a Tung oil finish that doesn’t achieve the desired hardness and remains sticky (or tacky) after application. The reasons Tung oil turns sticky include low room temperature, improper surface prep, or if you apply too many Tung oil coats. The fixes for sticky Tung oil include using a Hair … Read more
Thompson’s water seal takes around 2 hours to dry between coats and around 21 days to cure. To speed up Thompson’s water sealer dry time, increase the solvent evaporation rate, increase the air circulation, apply thin coats, and wait for the right drying conditions. The drying time is determined by the number of coats, coat … Read more
Wood stain enhances the wood color, highlights the grain, and preserves it, but it doesn’t protect it from moisture or outdoor elements. You must seal it with polyurethane to improve the durability of the finish. Water-based wood stain must dry fully for around 24 hours, oil-based wood stain for 48-72 hours, and gel stain for … Read more
You need between 1-2 Thompson’s water seal coats for proper coverage and durability. One (1) Thompson’s water seal coat contains enough additives to protect a surface from water, moisture, and other elements. The number of Thompson’s water seal coats matters as it determines the water resistance, sealing qualities, and finish dry time. If you apply … Read more
MDF (Medium-density fiberboard) is an engineered wood made from wood fibers, wax, and resins, combined under high pressure and heat to create a smooth and dense sheet material. You can stain MDF as it has a porous surface, but you must prep it by applying a washcoat or sanding sealer to prevent over-absorption. To stain … Read more
Teak wood is derived from the teak tree (known as Tectona grandis). It’s a tropical hardwood and is considered one of the finest woods. You can stain Teak wood because it’s a type of hardwood that accepts wood stain evenly because of its pores and porous texture. To stain Teak wood, prep the surface, sand … Read more
Gel stain is a type of wood stain that has a thick, gel-like texture that sticks to vertical and horizontal surfaces without penetrating them deeply. Gel stain isn’t drying because you didn’t remove the excess after applying it, high humidity (or moisture), or too many coats. To fix a Gel stain that isn’t drying, wipe … Read more
Plywood is an engineered wood made by gluing thin layers or veneers of wood and pressed together in a crisscross pattern. Its artificial structure and porosity make you wonder whether you can stain it. You can stain plywood but you must prep its surface by sanding and applying a coat of wood conditioner. The wood … Read more
Latex paint is water-based and gets stuck between paintbrush bristles. To clean latex paint from brushes, use a soapy mixture, acetone, or mineral spirits. You don’t need to clean the brush between each coat as latex paint dries fast, so cleaning it is unnecessary. Do You Need To Clean Latex Brushes Between Coats? You don’t … Read more
Spray paint is applied at high speed and adheres to the concrete strongly. To remove spray paint from concrete, power wash it, use TSP (Trisodium Phosphate), or use a paint stripper. To protect concrete while removing paint from it, ensure to rinse the residue of the paint removal product and use concrete-friendly paint removers. How … Read more