Advice Archives - Wood Finishes Direct

Video – Top Shed Paints & Oils Compared

Dave Macey - October 3, 2025

Christmas Opening Times

Erica D-B - December 11, 2025

A Touch Of Teak – Its Benefits and Uses

Tim - March 4, 2010

Should I Preserve, Oil or Paint my Shed?

Alison - June 11, 2024

Using Osmo UV Protection Oil in the Garden

Aiden Canter - May 18, 2021

Interior Doors – Top Tips for wooden door care and maintenance

Alison - September 15, 2014

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Tackling the Raised Garden Bed

Aiden Canter - June 18, 2021

How to Apply — Osmo Polyx Oil

Alison - September 21, 2020

Put Spring Back Into Garden Furniture

Alison - March 24, 2009

Artisan Made Furniture: Pros and Cons

Aiden Canter - March 19, 2021

What Does Your Kitchen Say About You?

Aiden Canter - December 15, 2020

Decking Finish Problems – Sticky Issues

Tim Hagger - July 24, 2015

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How to Remove Paint from Wood

Alison - February 19, 2014

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The Essential Guide to Wood Colour

Alison - October 1, 2018

The Art of Ageing Guitars – How to Achieve the Road...

Alison - June 13, 2014

Interior Design Trends to Keep an Eye On this Autumn

Aiden Canter - October 6, 2021

Valentines Gifts With a Personal Touch – Part 1

Alison - February 5, 2016

A Complete Guide to Garden Finishes

Aiden Canter - April 14, 2021

Summer House restored with Cuprinol Garden Shades

2 Years Later… Did Cuprinol Garden Shades Hold Up?

Erica D-B - May 13, 2026

Exterior Design Trends to Look Out for this Summer

Aiden Canter - May 17, 2021

How To Revive and Oil your Decking

Alison - June 21, 2022

Why Paint Strippers Often Fail

Tim Hagger - September 26, 2014

What Everyone Should Know About Finishing Oak

Tim - October 19, 2009

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Reviving a grey fence with a wood restorer or reviver, vs cleaner

How to Restore Grey Fence Panels

Erica D-B - April 24, 2026

Lessons from Lockdown: Our Top Tips

Aiden Canter - February 9, 2021

Outdoor Projects – Which Wood to Use?

Aiden Canter - June 16, 2021

All About Wooden Garden Fence Maintenance

Tim Hagger - April 17, 2015

Top Autumn Garden Maintenance Tips

Alison - October 14, 2016

How to Maintain — Osmo Polyx Oil

Alison - September 28, 2020

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How To Work Out Area of Sheds & Fences

Alison - November 17, 2015

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Product Guide: The Best Wood Preservers Compared

Confused? Everything You Need to Know About Wood!

Painting a Kitchen: From New Plaster to Final Finish

How to Approach: The Eco-Friendly Garden

Why Use A Decking Preserver?