3. After scrubbing it down, gently slough off wood with sandpaper. Use a lower grit sandpaper (60 or 80) first to remove any blemishes or unwanted residues. Afterwards, proceed with using a higher grit sandpaper (100 or 120). The depth of the stain and its corresponding shade would increase as the girt number increases, so if you want a medium-depth shade, then you should stop with 100 or 120. Consequently if you want something lighter or darker than that, use lesser and higher grit numbers accordingly.
4. After resetting the wood, so to speak, determine now what type of stain would work best based on your prior testing. Oil-based stains penetrate deep and unevenly, accenting the natural beauty of the wood as the stain settles in the natural pattern of the wood. For a neater, sleeker look, a water-based stain would do well. It doesn't penetrate as deep as oil-based stains do but it stains very evenly.
5. After determining your preferred type of stain, the only thing left to do now is to apply it. Using a brush or any clean, absorbent materials, generously apply the stain in a uniform, continuous stroke following the grain of the wood. It is recommended to apply light layers numerous times than going with a few bold strokes in staining the wood. After your initial staining, let it dry for 10-15 minutes and if you think the shade is already within your liking, you may set the furniture aside and let it dry for 6-8 hours.
That's it! I hope this article helped you. Wood, unlike most plastic furniture nowadays, bears a heavy natural atmosphere to it which brings in us a deep-rooted appreciation for the wonder that it is. By staining it successfully, we both preserve its integrity and accent its natural beauty!
Quick Notes in Landscaping
Landscaping has a multitude of advantages associated to it—for health reasons, it can create a generally healthier home as the vegetation would filter out smoke and pollution and the serene, tranquil atmosphere would soothe your stress away; for the business minded, landscaping can be a great way of raising the prospective value of your home with the added benefit of reducing costs from heating and cooling expenses; for ecological reasons, landscaping can prevent the loss of precious top soil, flooding, and the stripping f valuable nutrients in the soil.
Clearly , the advantages of landscaping is numerous. However, as with any other craft, good landscaping requires both technical and aesthetic expertise that only individuals specializing in the industry can provide. That's why it is essential to hire the professionals when landscaping, as it can greatly reduce the chances of you spending days, or even weeks, in something you will eventually end up not liking.
Now that we've established how landscaping is a difficult and multi-faceted endeavor that should be left to the expertise of professionals, let's dig a little deeper to some specific components of it and understand why they should be tailored carefully.
Retaining walls are slabs of rock, timber, or concrete erected in the perimeter of your garden to prevent soil from eroding, and, depending on the intent, provide a modicum of privacy within it. It can be a utilitarian, no-fuss, creation, or it can be an aesthetic addition to your landscape.
Accent lighting is the strategic placement of several lights throughout your garden in order to incorporate shades, shadows, and highlights to complement the natural beauty of your vegetation and decors. If selected properly, they can turn even the shabbiest landscape designs into a relaxing, elegant one.
Irrigation installation should be at the heart of your landscaping plan. Usually, this means incorporating sprinklers within strategic locations to cover the plants that need it most.
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