
Get your favourite timber pieces looking great again with these 4 simple tips
Your furniture deserves only the best! Over time furniture pieces can be subjected to sun damage, moisture, scratch marks and wear & tear. Mirotone is passionate about protecting and beautifying your favourite timber pieces. Prevent, undo water damage and fix...

Paint Consumption – Coverage and Spreading Rate Guide
When painting a surface, the amount of paint used for certain areas depends on the following factors. Required thickness. Volumes solids of the paint. Surface roughness. Application conditions (wind, temperature, etc.). Application technique. General wastage (material...

Dye vs Pigment Stains. What’s the Difference?
Mirotone’s range of dye and pigment stains are ideal for many internal uses including domestic furniture, internal doors, children’s toys and commercial furniture. The purpose of a stain is to enhance or change the colour of timber substrates. Pigment stains and dye...

Stain colour choices can have a huge impact on your homes look and feel – What factors do you need to consider before you stain
Colour is one of the most important design choices you’ll need to make when decorating your home. Colour can have a large effect on how your home looks and feels. We all know that preparation is the most important part of any project to ensure a great finish. But...

Stain Selection: Follow these six handy hints and tips when choosing and applying your next stain
Since timber is a product of nature, it can vary from tree to tree, even in the same family species. It is important to keep this in mind when choosing a stain for your timber. Following these handy tips will help you avoid costly mistakes down the track. Start by...

Timber Discolouration – Causes & Remedies
Discolouration of timber can occur with both raw and coated timbers. However, the degree of change will depend on the light intensity and the species of the timber. Discolouration faults fall into two kinds of causes and effects, Reddening and Yellowing – Fading....

Thinking of upgrading your kitchen? Let us look at the colour trends you may see in 2023
Upgrading a kitchen is an exciting prospect! Choosing the right colour can be a defining factor to transform your kitchen. Colour choice influences style, mood, and the perception of space, so choosing the right colour is a considerable decision. It is important to...

What are Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s)
There are numerous sources of VOC’s. For this blog, we will focus on paints, paint strippers and solvents*. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids. VOC’s generally present as a unique ingredient or as a component...

Mirotone Christmas Shutdown 2022
Mirotone will be closed from 11am (E.D.S.T) on Thursday 22nd December 2022. Final Stock delivery date: Thursday 22nd December 2022. We will reopen at 8am, Tuesday 3rd January 2023. The Mirotone Group would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued...

Not sure which coating system will suit your job? Lets choose an option!
Choosing the right coating system to finish your furniture, cabinetry or joinery will ensure you achieve the best result that requires minimal maintenance. There are a number of things to consider when choosing the type of coating system to use, including end use –...