Advice Archives - Wood Finishes Direct

Valentines Gifts With a Personal Touch – Part 1

Alison - February 5, 2016

Why Paint Strippers Often Fail

Tim Hagger - September 26, 2014

How to Apply — Osmo Polyx Oil

Alison - September 21, 2020

Oak Floor Maintenance – Top Tips for Finishing Oak

Tim Hagger - September 2, 2014

How to Strip Decking

Alison - June 3, 2021

What the Pro’s Use – Fiddes Hard Wax Oil. How to...

Tim Hagger - April 1, 2016

Its summer – Can you stop wood from going grey and...

Tim Hagger - July 13, 2015

Painting a Kitchen - full kitchen makeover from start to finish

Painting a Kitchen: From New Plaster to Final Finish

Erica D-B - March 10, 2026

How To Preserve a Fence Panel So it Will Last! –...

Tim Hagger - May 13, 2016

A Complete Guide to Garden Finishes

Aiden Canter - April 14, 2021

How to Clean Wooden Floors

Tim Hagger - December 17, 2014

16 Exterior Wood Painting Tips

Tim Hagger - March 13, 2015

Which Peelaway Paint Remover Should You Use?

Erica D-B - January 9, 2026

Put Spring Back Into Garden Furniture

Alison - March 24, 2009

Top Autumn Garden Maintenance Tips

Alison - October 14, 2016

How To Paint Your Garden Fence For A Smooth Finish

Alison - June 24, 2022

osmo door oil satin 3060 on interior oak door

Interior Door Makeovers with Osmo Door Oil 3060 & 3033 Raw

Alison - March 23, 2012

Tackling the Raised Garden Bed

Aiden Canter - June 18, 2021

Garden Decking Stains, Treatments & Oils : Part 1 – Getting...

Alison - April 8, 2014

Confused? Everything You Need to Know About Wood!

Tim Hagger - July 8, 2014

How to Embrace Summer in the Garden – Our Top Tips

Aiden Canter - June 23, 2021

Garden Shed and Fence Finishes – 15% Off

Tim Hagger - April 2, 2015

Product Guide: The Best Wood Preservers Compared

Alison - September 26, 2022

Which Garden Applicator?

Aiden Canter - June 2, 2021

5 top wood preservers to protect & preserve

Alison - June 10, 2019

Getting The Most From Real Wood Kitchen Worktops

Alison - February 17, 2012

All About Pine Wood

Tim - September 16, 2009

Christmas Opening Times

Erica D-B - December 11, 2025

Timber Cladding – What to Consider

Alison - August 2, 2024

Wood Finish Trends 2026 – Why Wood is the Hero

Erica D-B - February 18, 2026

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Using Wood in Interior Design

Interior Doors – Top Tips for wooden door care and maintenance

How to Transform your Garden Furniture

Sourcing Sustainable Furniture: The Heart of Your Home

Decking Oils, Stains and Treatments: Part 3 – Application & Protection