Search Results for

For the exterior, a painted wooden door is a tough surface to protect. Acrylic finishes will usually outperform oil-based paint on a wooden door due to their breathability and flexibility. While oil-based finishes offer superior flow and leveling during application, oil- based coatings generally chalk, crack, and fade rapidly. If … Read More

It is difficult to verbally describe the beauty of a Waterlox Tung Oil finish. You really need to see it.  This Heart Pine flooring renovation project was executed  by a Waterlox connoisseur in Louisiana. Waterlox was the perfect finishing touch on this work of craftsmanship. Dwight Foreman of Authentic Heartpine salvaged, de-nailed, re-purposed, milled, installed, and then finished … Read More

While Waterlox enhances and beautifies all types of wood, it is our only choice for oily tropical hardwoods. Tropical hardwood like Cumaru, Ipe, Mahogany, and Brazilian Cherry has always been a challenge both interior and exterior. These woods are extremely dense and hard, and they are full of natural oils … Read More

Waterlox Original Sealer & Finish Waterlox Tung Oil Finish has always been our answer for elegant wood care on interior wood floors, doors, trim, walls, and cabinetry. We have been using and sharing Waterlox for over 20 years. This Tung oil and resin blend represents an extremely beautiful and durable … Read More

Fogging Citri Fresh Bee Stop at Greg Morocco’s cabin. Bee Stop is not an insecticide. It is all natural, and simply runs the Carpenter Bees away from the house. Bees hate the smell of the Natural Citrus Oil Blend, and they will leave this property. Contact us if you wish … Read More

Basic techniques to get a smooth finish when painting trim.

PaintSource discusses choosing paint and the best way to paint walls.

PaintSource Network Discussion Bee Stop Carpenter Bee Deterrent

If you’re recently seen our new Sikkens page in the shop, you’ve noticed most of the Sikkens can images either have a smaller sikkens label or one that just reads PPG ProLuxe. We would like to assure you, while the name has changed over time the product has NOT changed. … Read More

One TIME Wood Protector is unique protection that is a proven, long-lasting, low maintenance alternative to conventional wood stains for Decks, Fences, Docks and Marinas. This unique wood protector eliminates the frequent, expensive, and difficult maintenance characteristics of most commonly advertised acrylic stains and oil finishes. There are some decent quality … Read More

This is part of our “Common Problems/ Better Solutions Series featured at PaintSource.net. Please pass this article to anyone you know who is about to stain or paint a wooden deck. You may be ready to stain your own deck. It may be your neighbor. It may be a contractor … Read More

PaintSource is your source for all Structures Wood Care products and expertise. NatureColor BASE COAT Exterior This product is a proven translucent wood protection finish. NatureColor BASE COAT is used on exterior vertical surfaces as the first and second coat of a recommended three-coat system. BASE COAT can also be … Read More

Paneled doors typically exhibit brush marks and are quite challenging to many painters and do-it-yourselfers. This method is an absolute must when working with Acrylic Enamels and Water Based Finishes due to their quick drying nature. This technique can improve the speed and quality of the job for any project. … Read More

NatureColor® from Structures Wood Care or Structures Wood Care NatureOne® wood finishes are excellent products for exterior entry doors and garage doors. These coatings resemble a varnish stained look but provides a micro porous film that is resistant to sun deterioration because of the layered effect of the pigmentation. The translucent qualities of … Read More

Fall is the perfect time to coat your outdoor wood projects. The cooler temps make it nice for the applicators and they do not have to be so concerned about the finish flash drying on a surface that is too hot. More importantly, your wood needs to be protected from … Read More

Many common preventable paint and caulking problems continue to cost builders and frustrate new homeowners. These problems can be minimized or eliminated by using proven solutions and procedures outlined in The PaintSource Guide to Painting and Finishing New Homes. We will be happy to consult with you about the causes … Read More

Bee Stop Natural Bee Deterrent is a natural way to manage Bees and other nuisance insects. Bee Stop is all natural, and effective. Bee Stop is the PaintSource choice for deterring carpenter bees, wasps, bumblebees, and other flying insects..naturally. Bee Stop is very effective, and helps avoid some of the … Read More

PaintSource outlines 5 key points of concern regarding building and wood finishing for New Deck Projects. Most problems with wood deck care can be traced to the first product that touches your bare wood. PaintSource philosophy for all deck finishing is first on / last on, meaning do not change … Read More