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Upcycling how-to: the chair and desk with wow factor

Sponsored by Feast Watson

This makeover by Simone Barter from Style.Life.Home is pretty special, is it not?! She created it for last year’s Feast Watson Re-Love campaign, which this year I am attempting (wish me luck!) and Simone is participating in again. We can’t show you our finished products just yet, so in the meantime find out how she made this beautiful desk and chair…

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Products:

  • Feast Watson Timber Primer
  • Feast Watson Stain & Varnish Black Japan Satin
  • Dulux Super Enamel in Tango Semi Gloss
  • Dulux Super Enamel in Malay Grey Semi Gloss

Planning:

  1. Decide where the furniture item will be placed with the aim to make it work with the rest of the chosen space. In particular, this will affect the colour palette you choose.
  2. Choose a desk with a large framework to enable a large workspace. Look for smaller features such as stationery drawers for added utility. Chairs with details are great and make sure that it is also comfortable.
  3. Shop around and explore old and loved stores, you never know what you might find or what bargain you could stumble across.

Simone Barter (3)

Preparation:

  1. Choose colours that will add a wow factor. I chose Feast Watson Black Japan, Malay Grey and Pop of Tango from the Dulux range for a dramatic effect.
  2. Prepare the wood by sanding back the old varnish using coarse sand paper.
  3. Use finer sandpaper to smooth the timber in preparation for the paint and stain.
  4. Make sure all dust is removed prior to coating the furniture.

Achieving your vision:

  1. Apply the Feast Watson timber primer and allow to dry.
  2. For the desk, make sure you remove all drawers before applying the first layer of Feast Watson Black Japan Stain & Varnish. Build up coats to desired colour. Allow to dry between coats.
  3. For the chair apply the Dulux Super Enamel in Tango Semi Gloss then allow to dry.
  4. Use painters tape approximately 10cm from the bottom of each chair leg, evenly wrapped all the way around each leg. Then paint the bottom section of each chair leg. Remove the painters tape when the paint is completely dry.

Simone Barter (5)

“It all starts with the search,” says Simone Barter. “Shopping in some of my favourite little re-loved stores and finding pieces to re-create.”

NB: Always test colours and stains on an off-cut or inconspicuous area of your piece prior to coating the whole item to ensure you’re happy with the colour.

To find out more about Feast Watson products and their application, visit their website and for inspiration, check out the Feast Watson Instagram.

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Create a dark and exotic timber finish with Feast Watson Black Japan Floor Finish

Sponsored by Feast Watson

There is nothing soft about the daring Feast Watson Black Japan Floor Finish, which allows consumers to achieve a dark, exotic timber finish. Black timber floors are a stunning way to give a new lease of life to any room in the home.

Feast Watson Black Japan

Feast Watson’s brand manager, James Fisher, says these popular products will help create a stylish, on-trend space in the home. “Feast Watson Black Japan is perfect for savvy homeowners who are looking to introduce a dramatic style into their interiors. Consumers can often overlook flooring options, forgetting that something as simple as beautiful floorboards can set the tone for a room.”

The Black Japan Floor Finish also has a three coat system, allowing users to choose the intensity of the colour. Gone are the traditional methods of achieving these dramatic looks, which previously required a direct stain and a clear top coat. Feast Watson Black Japan creates a beautiful finish while still allowing the natural grain of timber to shine through.

Black Japan Floor Finish

SURFACE PREPARATION

New or bare timber/cork
Punch exposed nails below the surface. Holes and imperfections should be filled with timber putty. Sand timber to an even, smooth surface. Vacuum and wipe to remove dust. Prepare uncoated cork tiles in accordance with the supplier’s recommendation.

Previously Coated Timber
Previously coated surfaces need to be sanded back to bare timber. Remove all sanding dust before coating.

APPLICATION

  • Stir Black Japan Floor Finish thoroughly before and during use with a flat blade stirrer, being careful not to introduce bubbles.
  • If using more than one can of the same colour to complete a job, combine both cans and stir thoroughly.
  • Test colour on an off-cut or inconspicuous area prior to coating the whole job to ensure satisfaction with colour choice.
  • Apply with a Feast Watson Floor Finish Applicator, brush or short nap mohair roller. Work along the whole length of 3 to 4 floorboards at a time, maintaining a wet edge to prevent lap marks and lay off in the direction of the grain. Take care to not introduce bubbles.
  • This is a three coat flooring system. If the desired colour is achieved in less than three coats, complete the system with a Feast Watson Floorclear as per label instructions.
  • Stronger colour can be developed with further coats of Black Japan Floor Finish. Continue applying coats by the above procedure, sanding between coats, until the desired colour is achieved.

MAINTENANCE

Regularly clean using Feast Watson Floorclean. Monitor the surface for signs of colour loss or surface defects. When floor requires an additional coat of Black Japan Floor Finish, apply as per the instructions for previously coated surfaces.

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FEAST WATSON BLACK JAPAN FLOOR FINISH is an oil based interior floor finish which combines a traditional Black Japan stain with a professional clear polyurethane for a ‘Black Japan look’ and durable protection on interior timber and parquetry floors. The semi-transparent coating adds rich colour whilst allowing the grain pattern of timber to remain visible. And with three coats of Black Japan Floor Finish, there is no need for a clear coat.

To find out more about Feast Watson products and their application, visit their website and for inspiration, check out the Feast Watson Instagram.

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Get your deck Easter ready with Feast Watson’s De-xpertise

Sponsored by Feast Watson

The Easter break poses a welcome opportunity to undertake DIY and ‘fix-it’ jobs that have been put off around the home. A good place to start is a simple yet effective update to your deck! You can simply ‘refresh’ or create on-trend looks thanks to Feast Watson’s range of decking products. Here are some handy tips:

Starting from scratch

A new deck always starts with the right timber choice and the right timber treatments. Feast Watson have pulled together a collection of some of the most popular timbers perfect for creating inspiring and on-trend decking.

CYPRESS PINE is an Australian softwood, despite its apparent hardness. It varies in colour from pale yellow to variegated browns. Although Cypress Pine has a fine even texture, knots are very common and it tends to be brittle and prone to fine surface checking.

Swatch Cypress Pine

JARRAH is a heavy, tough Australian hardwood with a distinctive dark red colouration.

Swatch Jarrah

SPOTTED GUM is a very dense, oily Australian hardwood that ranges from pale to dark brown. It is essential to weather and clean Spotted Gum with Feast Watson Woodclean (as per label instructions). Note: Spotted Gum is often present in decking timber sold as ‘mixed hardwood’.

Swatch Spotted Gum

TREATED PINE is Radiata Pine that has been pressure treated to resist decay, termites and fungi. This treatment involves saturating the timber, so it is essential to leave Treated Pine to dry properly before staining. Tip: When choosing your timber and constructing your deck you’ll need to allow it to weather in its final position for four-to-six weeks before coating. After this time, prepare timber for coating using Feast Watson Woodclean as per the instructions. For best results, lightly sand the surface to remove any grain raise. Remember to remove all sanding dust before coating.

Swatch Treated Pine

Looking for a simple refresh?

It’s difficult to state an exact timeframe for how often timber decks should be recoated because it is dependent on so many factors; quality of the coating, amount of foot traffic, degree of exposure to UV radiation and the weather. As a rule of thumb, we suggest you conduct a regular annual inspection of the coating, and touch up any areas that are looking worn. A full recoat is required when the overall coating is looking tired and in need of a refresh. Tip: Refresh regularly as it’s easier to maintain the coating before it becomes too worn and the timber underneath starts to degrade.

Decking Oil: Try Feast Watson Decking Oil to refresh your deck. It’s a hardwearing, semi-transparent timber coating that enhances the natural beauty of timber whilst protecting it from Australia’s harsh conditions. If you’re looking for a higher sheen, try Feast Watson Wet Look Deck.

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Looking for a whole new style?

When it comes to home renovation and decorating, there has been a move away from traditional finishes that simply protect and maintain the natural look of timber. The newest trends in decking are finishes that create a unique statement and provide impressive bases for outdoor entertaining.

Grey Look Deck

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Feast Watson Grey Look Deck provides an immediate grey, naturally weathered timber look and durable protection. Formulated to appear grey, the finish protects timber from harsh Australian conditions and will increase in colour intensity over time.

Wet Look Deck

Feast Watson Wet Look Deck

Feast Watson Wet Look Deck provides homeowners with a timber finish that has a long lasting, freshly coated ‘wet’ look. Feast Watson Wet Look Deck is a great base for an outdoor room in need of a fresh, clean look.

Dark Deck

Try Feast Watson Timber Deck & Stain for a deep colour option. We’re seeing a resurgence in the use of darker coloured stains such as black and ebony, to enhance outdoor areas. Feast Watson Timber Deck & Stain in Black Japan is a great dark colour option and can be matched with interior flooring to encourage style consistency throughout the home.

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For a new decking look or a simple decking update, try Feast Watson Grey Look Deck, Wet Look Deck, Decking Oil and Timber & Decking Stain and more. To find out more about Feast Watson products and their application, visit their website and for inspiration, check out the Feast Watson Instagram.

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Fashionable dark flooring inside and out with Feast Watson

Sponsored by Feast Watson

Deck stains have come a long way and are as much about aesthetics and creating a fashionable entertaining space as they are about maintaining and caring for your timber these days. It’s now perfectly possible to bring the indoors out for a seamless entertaining room/area, which we know Aussies love!

Feast Watson's Black Japan. You control the itnensity of the final finish by choosing how many coats
Feast Watson’s Black Japan. You control the intensity of the finish by choosing how many coats

If you’re automatically thinking of warmer tones, stop right there! Colours like Feast Watson’s Black Japan and other darker stains provide a great contrast for the neutral colours you might have on your lounges and rugs. Now you can achieve similar finishes and colours on floors inside and out, creating a seamless transition.

Feast Watson’s Black Japan Floor Finish is perfect for savvy homeowners who are looking to introduce a dramatic dark flooring style into their interiors. Something as simple as beautiful floorboards can really set the tone for a room and make a big difference, just like a coat of fresh paint on your walls. This product uses a three-coat system, so you can even choose the intensity of the colour.

Feast Watson’s Timber and Decking Stain for exterior use

And while outdoor spaces have truly become an extension of our living areas, where we relax and entertain, we mustn’t forget that the harsh Aussie elements, not least the sun and its damaging UV rays, mean they need maximum protection to keep them looking their best.

Gone are the traditional methods of achieving these finishes, with a direct stain and a clear top coat. The reformulated Timber and Deck Stain by Feast Watson creates a beautiful finish while still allowing the natural grain of timber to shine through. You can continue the dark look in your alfresco area using the stain in Black Japan or Taman Merbau. The stain adds colour to timber without hiding the natural grain. It’s ideal for making timber coordinate with your house and landscape design, or to renew the colour of grey, weathered timber.

With its oil rich formula, it protects timber from the destructive effects of weathering. With additives to protect against water, UV and mould, Feast Watson Timber and Deck Stain keeps timber looking beautiful for longer. Available in four pre-packaged colours, Timber & Deck Stain is resistant to cracking, peeling and blistering and is suitable for use over bare and previously coated timber. For stunning interiors inside and out, there is a Feast Watson product available for every surface to achieve perfect looking timber floors.

To find out more about Feast Watson products and their application, visit their website and for inspiration, check out the Feast Watson Pinterest page.