How to Re-Varnish Chairs
January 23, 2020Furnishings Standard
Varnish is a clear topcoat that dries hard. Unfortunately, it’s more prone to yellowing and cracking than polyurethane is, meaning it must be removed and reapplied. Removing cracked or yellowed varnish takes a bit of elbow grease, but the resulting tough stabilizer lasts for many years if it’s properly cared for. Cover your work surface […]
How to Wallpaper Kitchen Countertops
January 10, 2020Furnishings Standard
If wallpaper were only for walls, then nobody would have ever thought of using it to cover closets, line shelves and turn old dressers into conversation pieces. Wallpaper gives you a quick way to turn an old laminate countertop into the centerpiece of a newly renovated and painted kitchen. To avoid messing with contact cement […]