Tag: Wood
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Wabi-Sabi Finish Debuts for Coastal-Gray Wood Cladding
News about a new cladding finish from Nakamoto Forestry The Silver Weathering Stain—now available for their Gendai® yakisugi and unburned sugi wood cladding products—is specially formulated to weather from a bright silver to a soft, coastal gray. Images Courtesy of: Nakamoto Forestry The Silver Weathering Stain was created in response to architects and designers looking for a gray…
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How to cut a hole in wood and which tools to use
Knowing how to cut a clean, precise hole in wood is a skill every DIYer should have in their toolkit. Whether you’re constructing a stud wall, fitting shelves, or threading cables through cabinets, many DIY projects require creating holes of the correct size. To ensure success, you’ll need to invest in the right tools and…
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Tiling on wood: Our guide to getting it right
You might think that tiling on wooden floors is as simple as sticking tiles straight onto the timber. But we can assure it isn’t that straightforward. Wood expands and contracts, so it needs to be prepared properly, using the right materials, for a successful and long-lasting finish. If you don’t prepare a wooden floor or…
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Painting varnished wood: Tips for a smooth, long-lasting finish
Painting over varnished wood is a quick, simple and cost-effective way to restore wood. It can bring a new aesthetic, hide unwanted imperfections and give it a new lease of life. A new splash of colour can make it blend with your latest design ideas without spending big. However, you need to ensure you get…
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US to begin furniture, wood import tariffs on Oct. 14
The U.S. will implement new tariffs on wood imports as well as derivative products such as upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets beginning Oct. 14, per an executive order signed by President Donald Trump Monday. Imports of softwood timber and lumber will face a 10% tariff rate, while upholstered wooden products, including couches, sofas and chairs,…
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The costs of sanding a wood floor — from professional rates to DIY sander tools
There are plenty of good reasons to sand a wood floor. It can make the floor (or subfloor) level, removes stains or unwanted paint, and gives the wood a silky-smooth finish that feels great underfoot. I should know, as I sanded my self-layed parquet floor using orbital sanders. One thing that might put you off…
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Inpro Unveils Two Real Wood Wall Protection Solutions
Inpro is expanding its wall protection portfolio with the introduction of two new real wood products: the LR2 Northern Hardwoods® Real Wood Lean Rail and the Recycled WoodStone™ Wall Panels. Both offerings are designed to bring natural warmth to commercial interiors while delivering the durability and performance Inpro is known for. The LR2 Northern Hardwoods®…
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Wood Mackenzie sees extended ‘sunset’ for costly coal power
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Rising electricity demand and a slowdown in the buildout of alternative sources of power generation could extend the use of coal globally and displace 2,100 GW of gas and renewables by 2050, Wood Mackenzie…
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Vinyl vs. Wood vs. Aluminum Patio Doors: What to Choose
While choosing the right patio doors for your home or office, remember to include the following factors: durability, aesthetic appeal, energy efficiency, and maintenance needs. Patio doors not only contribute to enhancing the beauty of a space but also contribute to its functionality. Among the most popular choices today are vinyl patio doors as well…
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Government caves in as wood burning stoves allowed in Future Homes Standard, despite health warnings
The UK government has confirmed that modern wood-burning stoves will be permitted as secondary heating sources in new and self build homes under the forthcoming Future Homes Standard. The Ministry of Housing confirmed in a letter: “Under the standards proposed in the consultation, a wood burning stove would be permitted as a secondary heating source…