Keep your Furniture & Fittings looking newer for longer with these handy tips!
Are you looking at that new piece of furniture you have just bought or marvelling at the brand new kitchen that you have just installed? Wondering how long it will before that showroom new feel disappears? That's a common question we get asked all the time here at...
Christmas Closure Update
Mirotone will be closed from 12pm (E.D.S.T) on Thursday 21st December 2022. We will reopen at 8am, Tuesday 2nd January 2024. The Mirotone Group would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and to wish you, your staff & family a safe,...
Having trouble selecting a gloss level? We explain the differences and how to use them in your home
Selecting the right type of gloss level for your home can prove to be quite a challenging and daunting task. How many times have you opened a magazine, visited a showroom, or friend’s home or even watched a television renovation show to see varying gloss levels on...
Finishing Children’s Toys and Furniture. What you need to know about the coatings used
Up until the 1st of January 2010, Australia had lacked any nation-wide enforceable legislation that prohibited or even limited any prohibited materials such as lead and other heavy metals in consumer products, especially heavy metals within children’s toys and...
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....