Finishing Touch – House Proud, The Toronto Sun
To paint or not to paint? That is the question when one is faced with unfinished wood. While one homeowner loves the look of oak or pine for its warmth and natural beauty, another can’t wait to pry off a paint can lid and start covering it up. My former colleague Michelle and her husband Carl know the dilemma all too well. A few years ago, they took part in The Decorating Challenge TV show and their one stipulation was, “Please don’t paint the gumwood banister and wainscoting up the stairway.” …