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 CITRIFRESH 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 to … 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 of Wood Finishes for horse Barns. Contact PaintSource to discuss your project. Doug Wilson has sold and applied paint and wood finishes on countless horse farms in Lexington and central KY since 1986. We have paint and wood finish knowledge available to those who take Command of … Read More
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 Andriots Guide to Painting and Finishing New Homes. We will be happy to consult with you about the causes and … 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
Andriots Paint outlines here 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. Andriots Paint Source philosophy for all deck finishing is first on / last on, … Read More
Join Andriots PaintSource Network as we contemplate the renovation and preservation of this African Mahogany Garage Door. We will capture a bit of each day’s work, and the steps to stripping, sanding, and then choosing a wood finish on this door. If you need advice or consultation with a similar … Read More
We rarely allow a tile, carpet, or wallpaper installer to choose the quality level of the materials they install. They offer you options. You should choose your material, and you should hire an Independent craftsman to install it. Paint, caulk and wood coatings should be no different. Independent Paint Stores … Read More
Builders, subcontractors, and homeowners many times find it difficult to sequence the various steps during new home construction. Hardwood floor installation, staining, and finishing typically create one of the biggest logistical challenges to the project manager. Wall and ceiling painting many times involves ladders and scaffolding, which can damage freshly … Read More