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Wood Treatment

How to Strip Wooden Furniture: A Complete Guide for Flawless Results Furniture FinishInterior StainUncategorizedWood Treatment

How to Strip Wooden Furniture: A Complete Guide for Flawless Results

Difficulty: EasyCost per sq ft = approx. $0.30Products: In stock Delivery: Ready to ship anywhere in CanadaPascal (Verified Customer) "Very effective!" Do you want to give a second life to varnished, yellowed, or painted wooden furniture? Stripping is often an essential step to restore the wood to its raw state before applying a new finish. Here is a clear and effective guide based on a project completed at Colobar: stripping an old oak bench covered with a thick, old varnish.
Olivier Guindon
10 March 2025
Guide to the Best Exterior Stains for Your Deck Exterior StainUncategorizedWood Treatment

Guide to the Best Exterior Stains for Your Deck

Difficulty: MediumCost per sq. ft. = $0.54 to $1.86Products: In stock Delivery: Ready to ship anywhere in CanadaChristian (Customer) "Excellent product (Alis); I redid my horizontal surfaces (steps and floor) after 2 1/2 years. They are in full sun in the morning... with a cleaning and sanding, my surfaces are like new!"Finding the best stain for your deck is the mission of many customers who visit us. And we understand why. But the reality is that there is no miracle solution: the durability of an exterior stain depends on several factors. Surface preparation, the way you apply it... and above…
Frédéric Riopel
31 October 2022
The Ultimate Guide to Staining a Wooden Deck Exterior StainHow-ToUncategorizedWood Patio

The Ultimate Guide to Staining a Wooden Deck

Difficulty: MediumCost per sq ft = $0.97 to $1.57Products: In stock Delivery: Ready to ship anywhere in CanadaSylvain (Verified Customer) "We have been using Sansin for over 10 years and we truly love this product. It applies easily and protects the wood for years."Staining a patio is a project anyone can handle. However, achieving a beautiful result that lasts over time requires a bit more than simply applying a product. Several details make all the difference: preparation, product selection, weather conditions, and application technique. Over the years, we've seen many successful projects... and some less so. Here, we share the…
Frédéric Riopel
31 May 2022
How to chink a log home ChinkingHow-ToLog HomeUncategorizedWood Treatment

How to chink a log home

Difficulty: MediumCost per sq ft = varies depending on joint depthProducts: In stock Delivery: Ready to ship anywhere in CanadaLouise Simard (Confirmed customer) "Great product, easy to apply, and very fast online service.."Chinking is an essential step in maintaining a log home. In addition to preventing water and air infiltration, it protects logs from moisture, improves the home's energy efficiency, and helps preserve the structural stability over the years. We'll teach you why chinking is so important, what tools to use, and how to apply chinking step-by-step for effective and long-lasting insulation.
Frédéric Riopel
16 May 2022
How to Protect and Maintain Ipe Wood Exterior StainUncategorizedWood PatioWood Treatment

How to Protect and Maintain Ipe Wood

Difficulty: MediumCost per sq ft = $0.60 to $1.44Products: In stock Delivery: Ready to ship anywhere in CanadaBeaudoin (Client) "Excellent service, excellent product that I have been using for about ten years with perfect results. The product does not peel. And it gives a very beautiful result with a brush for outdoor use."Ipe is an exotic wood known for its exceptional durability. Very dense and naturally resistant to moisture, mold, and insects, it is often used for decks and other outdoor installations. However, even if ipe can last for decades, the sun will eventually fade its original color. If you…
Frédéric Riopel
21 August 2020
Protect Your Countertop with a Wood Countertop Oil Interior OilKitchen FeatureUncategorizedWood Treatment

Protect Your Countertop with a Wood Countertop Oil

Difficulty: EasyCost per sq ft = $0.37 to $0.87Products: In stock Delivery: Ready to ship anywhere in CanadaLouis Martin (Client) "Easy application, realistic coverage, no strong odor, no problems encountered during application."Whether for a butcher block or a kitchen countertop, solid wood is a timeless classic. Its warm appearance pairs easily with different materials and instantly brings a touch of authenticity to the room. But how do you protect your wood so it stays beautiful and durable over the years? Natural oils for wood countertops allow you to protect the wood while preserving its natural appearance. It's a simple solution…
Frédéric Riopel
22 February 2019
Exterior StainHow-ToVideosWood PatioWood Treatment

Oil a Wood Deck with Livos Alis

Difficulty: MediumCost per sq ft = $1.31Products: In stock Delivery: Ready to ship anywhere in CanadaDiane Desbiens (Verified Customer) "Excellent product. I applied it in June 2019 and only redid the horizontal surface after 3 years (2022). The vertical surface is still good for another 2 years. The product is expensive but very durable."We oiled a deck with Livos Alis to protect it against the elements and Quebec's harsh climate. We're sharing our experience and tips so the oil on your deck lasts over time and doesn't peel.PGlmcmFtZSB3aWR0aD0iNTYwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMxNSIgc3JjPSJodHRwczovL3d3dy55b3V0dWJlLmNvbS9lbWJlZC8zTDFVNi1xUEtJdz9yZWw9MCZzaG93aW5mbz0wIiBmcmFtZWJvcmRlcj0iMCIgYWxsb3c9ImF1dG9wbGF5OyBlbmNyeXB0ZWQtbWVkaWEiIGFsbG93ZnVsbHNjcmVlbj0iIj48L2lmcmFtZT4=*The color applied to the deck in the video is Wood Ash, a…
Olivier Guindon
17 May 2018
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Arts and craftChantal's CreationsDIYEpoxyFurniture FinishHow-ToSpecialized coatingsVideosWood EpoxyWood Treatment

How to Apply Wood Table Epoxy

Difficulty: MediumCost per sq ft = $11 to $18Products: In stock Delivery: Ready to ship anywhere in CanadaJean Cloutier (Confirmed Client) "Super beautiful finish, better than I expected. Fast delivery 3 days wow." Do you want a wood table covered with epoxy? In this video, Chantal Boily and the Colobar team will teach you how to apply wood table epoxy in 9 easy steps, from preparation to finishing!
Les créations de Chantal Boily
18 December 2017
7 Tips for Applying Exterior Solid Stain Exterior StainHow-ToSolid exterior stainUncategorizedWood PatioWood Treatment

7 Tips for Applying Exterior Solid Stain

Difficulty: MediumCost per sq ft = $0.94Products: In stock Delivery: Ready to ship anywhere in CanadaLouis Martin (Client) "Easy application, realistic coverage, no strong odor, no problems encountered during application."A good quality solid stain is the most durable against wear and tear... when applied correctly! Otherwise, you may have already experienced the frustration of a solid stain that peels: you have to sand everything, and it takes time and effort. That's why it's important not to skip steps and to ensure the conditions are right during application, especially on horizontal surfaces like a patio or balcony, where water and traffic…
Frédéric Bourdon
2 June 2017
Does a solid deck stain that doesn’t peel actually exist? Exterior StainSolid exterior stainUncategorizedWood PatioWood Treatment

Does a solid deck stain that doesn’t peel actually exist?

Difficulty: MediumCost per sq. ft. = between $0.65 and $0.85Products: In stock Delivery: Ready to ship anywhere in Canadanabisera (Verified Customer) " I have been using this solid stain for about 10 years for the cedar siding and balconies of my house. It is beautiful, durable, and easy to apply. The recipe is always well-executed by the team. The home delivery service is fantastic. I usually receive my order the next day. Excellent customer service. Well done to the entire team. "Are you discouraged to see in the spring that your deck's solid stain has peeled again? Peeling is a…
Frédéric Bourdon
29 May 2017