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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.

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Gloss, white or lime: the latest trends in floor paint

By James Fisher

With the weather warming up and entertaining season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to give your living space a major refresh. So shake off your dusty paint brushes and get ready to incorporate these trending furniture and flooring finishes into your home.

Floor paint – white

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The white painted floor is a popular choice this season. Stylised shots in particular look beautiful with this as a backdrop and can generate a minimalist look, rustic feel or a coastal vibe. White floor paint provides a calming base for your interior and can be dressed using top trends like muted colours and natural woodgrains. For this style we would suggest using floor paint without a glossy top coat and to dress the space with simple furnishings.

Semi-transparent floor finish – black

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On the other end of the spectrum, we’re seeing renovators and DIY enthusiasts opting for a darker base. Silky smooth stain in black can look stunning in either matt or gloss. Complement a dark floor with crisp white skirtings, stair kickers or wall panelling. Balance the overall look with simple fauna additions to breathe life into the space.

Semi-transparent floor finish – liming white

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A white based semi-transparent floor finish can introduce a soft, milky look to your space without yellowing over time. The soft undertone brings a sense of warmth to a living area and works well with a range of styles – from a neutral look to one with pops of colour.

We’re also seeing designers favour greys this season, using grey tones as a preferred neutral. This is perfect for creating a natural, serene and highly versatile aesthetic.

Experimenting with pattern

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Created by 2014 Feast Watson Re-Love designer Tina Vanspall from Vintage Movement

Try experimenting with a range of different colours for a truly unique look. Floor paint allows you to turn your floor into a standout feature by incorporating patterns or shapes. Simply mark up your desired pattern using painter’s tape, then apply floor paint to the marked up area. This look can also be used for furniture items and is a great idea for DIY and upcycling.

James Fisher is the brand manager for Feast Watson, a pioneer and innovator in wood finishing systems. For more information on how to achieve these looks and the products available, visit Feast Watson here.

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Create your own unique upcyled furniture masterpiece

It’s an old and arguably tired adage, but the saying: ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’ couldn’t be truer in the case of Feast Watson’s Re-Love Project. The initiative brought together eight designers who donated their time and expertise by ‘upcycling’ worn timber furniture items into unique, one-off designer pieces, all in the name of charity. For those new to upcycling, it involves turning used or useless furniture or other household items into something far more glamorous.

Simone Barter
Simone Barter

The project was an undeniable success, raising an admirable $5,000 for Salvos Stores Australia after Feast Watson agreed to match the funds raised from the eBay auction of the pieces earlier this month. James Fisher, brand manager at Feast Watson, notes that the success of the auction was a great reflection of both the strong support demonstrated by the public, and the delivery of such stunning products from the designers.

The project also shines some light on a craft form that, while popular, has yet to come into its own; with many seeing upcycling as a task best suited to smaller furniture pieces. Salvaging a larger item of furniture from the trash heap and showing it a little TLC, can in fact yield fantastic results and doesn’t require a lot of hard work.

According to Simone Barter (above), who fashioned a stylish chair and desk combination as part of Re-Love, it all starts with the search. And once you’ve purchased your piece, creating a masterpiece is as simple as planning, preparing and then achieving your vision.

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Check out Simone’s step-by-step guide to achieving the look:

What you need:

  • 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:

Decide where the item will be placed in cohesion with the rest of the space and then choose a desk that will enable a large workspace. “Shop around and explore old and loved stores, you never know what you might find or what bargain you could stumble across!”

Preparation:

Prepare the wood by sanding it back, first with a coarse sand paper, followed by a finer one to smooth the timber. When selecting paint, “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.”

Achieving your vision:

After applying the primer and allowing it to dry, remove all drawers and apply the first layer of stain and varnish, building up coats until the desired colour is achieved. For the chair, apply the Dulux Super Enamel in Tango Semi Gloss then allow to dry. When it comes time to paint, 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.

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