Wood if one of the most versatile raw material in the world. Since the ancient times, wood has been used to create all sorts of objects – buildings, furniture, toys, etc. The possibilities are endless, and can only be limited by a lack of imagination. So whatever type and form of furniture you can imagine, you are sure to find them, if you know where to look.
Wooden furniture has been around for ages. They can be placed outside or inside the house. For a piece of wooden furniture to be suitable for the outdoors, this means that the wood has to be protected with weather resistant paint. For indoor wooden furniture, ordinary paint finishes will be enough. To enhance the durability of any piece of wooden furniture, the type of finish adopted is very important.
There are also many different types of wood. Of course, some will be of higher quality than others. Wood furniture that is carved out directly from big logs are generally more expensive. They require more skill to create, and the natural veins on the logs enhance the natural beauty of wooden furniture. Also, they tend to last longer.
Cheaper wood furniture are often made form wood shavings. Wood shavings are compressed together using a special process to produce planks. These planks are then joined together using various methods to become a piece of wooden furniture. The problem is, such furniture tends to break easily. So usually, poorer quality wood is relegated to manufacturing furniture like simple shoe or book cabinets.
There are many types of wood available for making furniture – teak, mahogany, oak, pine, and so on. Each type of wood has its own unique qualities. But mostly, when it comes to furniture, many prefer wood that is strong, durable and naturally beautiful. Hence the higher demand for teak wood furniture.
As we mentioned earlier, high quality wood furniture can be found easily if you know where to look. Visiting online wood furniture directories is a good way to start. Online websites not only offer helpful information about wood furniture, they also provide many different sources of contacts from all over the world. These are contacts of wood furniture manufacturers, specialized wood furniture retailers and wholesalers, and sometimes, you may even find contacts of wood furniture repair service providers.
You can browse the many types of wood furniture available on the website. There is antique furniture, bare wood furniture, classic furniture, office furniture and more. With such a wide range of furniture, you will never run out of ideas when deciding what type of wood furniture you want to place in your office or home.
Remember to bookmark the website on your first visit. That’s because wood furniture often contain direct links to the wood furniture suppliers in its directory. So you may find yourself leaving the website, and then never having a chance to browse through the other suppliers because you forgot the URL. Given the large number of suppliers listed in the directory, it could take up to a few days before you can finish your research. So bookmark the sites, and spend as much time as you like on each of the wood furniture supplier’s website.
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Friday, June 5th, 2009Repainting Your Wood Kitchen Cabinets
Monday, May 11th, 2009You’ll need some patience and some time (this isn’t a one- or two-day project), but in the end, your kitchen will look totally different and “new” in your eyes. You’ll want to take the time and do it right, rather than rush through it and regret it. Consider working in stages. Start with the doors. When you’re finished with the doors, tackle the drawers. Rome wasn’t built in a day either. The time and effort that you put into this project will pay off in the end — you’ll love your kitchen!
Here’s what you’ll need to get the job done:
-Sandpaper — the finer the better. An electric sander is recommended, but if you’re willing to put in a little manual labor, that’ll do the trick.
-Cleaning products. Murphy’s Oil and Pine Sol will cut the grease without damaging the wood.
-A pail of warm water
-Tack cloth
-Primer. This is a “must-do” step so that you turn your old cabinets into a “blank slate” before applying the paint.
-Latex paint. Choosing the color may be the longest part of this entire process. Have fun but choose carefully you might not want to do this project again in six months when you tire of the color.
-Paintbrushes
-The better days (or decades). Not only can you replace the handles that you can see, but you may also choose — while you’re working on this project — to replace the brackets on the inside of the cabinets. In case you splurged on some really high-end paint brand, handles and brackets can often be purchased at overstock stores for next to nothing.
Now that you’ve got the supplies, you’re ready to start. Let’s go!
1. Remove all the doors and hardware.
Note: If your cabinets have many layers of old paint, you should use a furniture stripper to get to the original cabinet before starting the next step. If there are too many layers, you might consider having a professional stripping business dip the cabinets to remove the paint. This will save you a lot of time and effort.
2. Clean every cabinet’s surface with the cleaning products and water (as directed on the product).
3. Dry every surface thoroughly.
4. This is a good time to let your hardware — if you’re keeping the old handles and brackets — soak in the water to get that old grime off.
5. Gently sand out the scratches from all the cabinets, and then use the tack cloth to wipe off the dust caused by the sanding.
6. Apply the primer to all the cabinets, drawers, and doors — inside and out.
7. Allow the primer to dry completely. The time required will be noted on the primer can.
8. Once everything is dry, apply the latex paint. You’ll want to apply two or three coats. Allow for drying time between each coat.
Tip: You might decide not to paint the inside of the cabinets the same color as you’re painting the outside. You may decide to leave the inside white. Aside from giving the cabinets a smooth look, the white paint will create a level of brightness on the inside, making it easier to find things.
9. Once the last coat of paint is dry — really, really dry — mount the hardware and put the cabinets back their place.
Congratulations! You’re done! Enjoy your “new” kitchen!