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Tony Adams

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Tony is a professional painter and the founder of DIY Geeks. Tony has completed over 1,000 painting projects for his clients. It's safe to say he knows what he Is talking about,

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To get a smooth finish, you must prep and clean the furniture before painting with a cleaning agent. So, how to do it, and which cleaning agent should you use?

How to Prep and Clean Furniture Before Painting? (7 Steps)

A sealer protect chalk paint from scratches, moisture, and damage. So, how to seal chalk paint?

How to Seal Chalk Paint? (With 5 Different Sealers)

If you apply more coats than needed, the finish will turn sticky. So, how many coats of boiled linseed oil you need?

How Many Coats of Boiled Linseed Oil? (Different Surfaces)

How Many Coats of Spray Paint? (Explained!)

Tung oil protects wood from water and moisture. But, how many coats of tung oil do you need?

How Many Coats of Tung Oil? (For Different Surfaces)

Does Temperature Affect the Drying of Paint?

Does Temperature Affect the Drying of Paint? (Explained!)

You can paint over most paints, but can you paint over Thompson's water seal? You can if you sand or remove the water sealer first. Here are 5 steps on how to do it. 

Can You Paint Over Thompson’s Water Seal? (Explained!)

If you don't apply wax properly over chalk paint, then wax will turn blotchy. So, how to fix blotchy wax on chalk paint? Here are our 3 methods. 

How to Fix Blotchy Wax on Chalk Paint? (3 Methods)

Spar urethane and spar varnish both waterproof wood and are used for outdoor projects. But, what's the difference between spar urethane and spar varnish?

Spar Varnish vs Spar Urethane? (Which One is Better?)

It's hard to remove the water sealer without removing the paint underneath. However, it's doable. Here's how to remove Thompson's water seal from wood. You can use acetone and a hairdryer, you can sand it off, or use a paint stripper.

How to Remove Thompson’s Water Seal from Wood?

Before you can use the concrete, the concrete sealer has to dry. So, how long does it take for concrete sealer to dry? It takes up to 3 days to fully dry. But, you can re-coat it after 4 hours.

How Long Does Concrete Sealer Take To Dry? (& Speed Up)

Concrete sealer will protect concrete from different things. But, to do that you have to apply the right number of coats. So, how many coats do you need?

How Many Coats of Concrete Sealer? (Explained!)

To waterproof a plywood you should use polyurethane varnish, water sealer, or epoxy. Here's a guide on how to do it by using each of these sealers.

How to Waterproof Plywood? (Explained!)

Most of the time, paint isn't enough to protect outdoor wood. So, how to seal wood for outdoor use?

How to Seal Painted Wood for Outdoor Use? (4-Steps)

It's possible to paint over wood sealer, but you need the right steps. Here's how to paint over wood sealer with 4 easy steps.

Can You Paint Over Wood Sealer? (How-To)