Beginning back in 1990 and continuing until today I’ve methodically tested exterior wood finishes to see how well they last, and even though products have changed and improved since then, one thing ...

Use infrared paint strippers to soften old paint, then remove it with a scraper. Keep a dropcloth on the ground to prevent paint from getting into the soil. Dispose of latex paint scrapings in the ...

I just built a cedar deck railing. I was going to paint it and call it a day, but now my wife wants me to stain it to show off the wood's texture and color. That sounds like a lot more maintenance ...

Twenty-two years ago I painted six pine test boards with a range of exterior wood finishing products, in the hope that these products would provide an effective, translucent outdoor-tough wood finish.

Wood stain adds a layer of beauty and protection to decks, fences, and exterior doors. And staining wood is a perfectly doable DIY project. But just because you can take on the task yourself doesn’t ...

Isaval reinforces its exterior façade offerings with REVISAL, a line of acrylic coatings focused on structural protection and decorative value. Ideal for exposed façades in polluted or coastal areas, ...

Wood finishing is one of the last processes in the manufacture of furniture or cabinets and the first thing seen on the retail floor. The wood finish emphasizes the mission of the furniture, cabinets ...

Terraco EIFS offers a cost-effective method to achieve thermally efficient external walls, significantly reducing energy consumption and operational costs. Image Courtesy of Terraco In today's ...

Choosing the right exterior finish for your home can involve a number of considerations and Keating Roofing and Exterior Contracting in Toronto offers some guidelines to help homeowners decide on ...