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Can You Paint Pressure Treated Wood? Expert Tips and Tricks Revealed

“Can you paint pressure treated wood?” You can paint pressure-treated wood, but you must dry it thoroughly and remove the excess chemicals before priming and painting.  I’ll give it to you straight: this project is time-consuming. As someone whose profession revolves around cutting and painting wood, I’ve learned how to tell if old wood is …

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Transform Acrylic Paint on Wood: 7 Essential Tips for Eye-Catching Art

Applying acrylic paint on wood is a creative way to turn bare wood into a masterpiece. I use it to refresh old wood pieces and finish new ones, but not before thoroughly preparing the wood. I’m a skilled woodworker with nearly two decades of masterpieces and mistakes under my belt. From firsthand experience, I’ve learned …

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Mastering the Art: Can You Paint Over Stain? Find Out Now

Like many woodwork problems, the question “Can you paint over stain?” has an easy answer. But it’s not so easy to execute. However, as always, we’re here to guide you through the process.  In my 15+ year career in woodworking, I’ve worked on staining plywood, maple, and other types of wood, as well as applying …

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“Brighten Up”: Top 4 Techniques How to Bleach Wood Effectively

Knowing how to bleach wood is a sure way to level up your woodcraft this year. It gives life to furniture cast-offs, prepares wood for staining, and distresses woodwork beautifully.  I’ve handcrafted wood for over two decades, stripping and staining my pieces as I try every design in the handbook. This also means I’ve had …

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Black Walnut Wood Adventure: 9 Projects Reflecting its Rich Hue

Black walnut is a prized number due to its grain properties and natural beauty. But it excels best in interior and exterior decor. I’ve spent 20 years cutting and staining wood to make beautiful artwork. So, I know the best attributes of black walnut wood and which applications suit it best. I’ve gathered the nine …

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Painting Over Stained Wood: 7 Proven Steps for Flawless Finishes

Have you ever hesitated before painting over stained wood, unsure of the proper procedure?  As with other woodworking-related endeavors, like staining plywood, painting stained wood calls for a few key steps, done in the right sequence. In this guide, I’ll use my 20 years of experience in staining and painting wood for construction projects as …

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