It’s everywhere! Home design magazines, home improvement sites, and mum blogs seem to be fixated on Shabby Chic. People can’t seem to get enough of it. If you’re interested in transforming some of your furniture and creating this trendy design, read on to learn how. What is Shabby Chic First, what’s Shabby Chic? It’s a […]
When it’s time for a change, what should you do — replace, reface or refinish your kitchen cabinets? Making the right choice will save you time, money and hassle. Here’s a breakdown of each option, so you can make the decision that’s right for you. Replace Replacing kitchen cabinets means ripping out the old cabinet […]
Do you have furniture that you inherited that you just love, but doesn’t match anything and looks outdated? Or does your husband have his favourite chair that he just won’t give up on? Figuring out how to restore outdated furniture can be confusing. It can be hard to envision what furniture can become. There’s a […]
Adam, or Mighty Mouse as everyone calls him, is in his 2nd year as an apprentice at Dianella Polishing. He came to us when he was in year 12, after starting a furniture finishing program at TAFE. Adam started sanding, then soon went on to undercoating. He has recently moved up to the enclosed […]
We received this kind letter from homeowners who had their kitchen refinished by us. Thought we would share their kind words… Dear Trevor, I thought that I would drop you a short note to say how satisfied with the work that you recently did for us. Whilst the quality of the workmanship of your […]
There is endless advice online about how to polish your timber cabinets and furniture to maintain their shine. What that advice doesn’t take into consideration is the future of your furniture. Here is our tip how to polish timber the right way. Store-bought Furniture Polish As professional polishers, we constantly see timber furniture that has […]
Planning a home renovation is an exciting, yet anxious time. You have big ideas and want everything to be perfect. Before going ahead with your newest project, be careful to avoid these 5 common home renovation mistakes. 1. Buying Cheap Material When making improvements to your home, you want to make sure they stand the […]
You’ve seen them. Terribly painted timber kitchens–some turning that dreadful yellow colour, whilst others look like an afternoon art project gone wrong! You’ve silently cringed while promising to never subject your family and friends to the same horror. Now, the time has come. You’re ready to revamp your timber kitchen cabinets, but you need to […]
You’ve had it–you’re ripping out your old kitchen and starting over. After countless hours considering your options and leafing through home design magazines you’ve decided you want a new painted kitchen. Now that you’ve decided on what you want, here are tips on how to get it without the headaches. When building a new painted […]
Gloss levels You’ve decided you are ready to repaint those kitchen cabinets or the front door. When it comes to deciding on colour, you also must decide on gloss level. Here’s a guide to help you figure out which gloss level is right for your project. Manufacturers use different words to describe different gloss […]
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