Questions tagged [wood-finish]
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Polyurethane Gummy After Cure
I finished a plywood table top with varathane water-based polyurethane over a year ago. The top was hard and used extensively after curing.
Recently my daughter was playing with modeling clay (that ...
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What finish could be applied to a wood project with paper on top to seal and preserve the paper without discoloration or damage
The goal is to finish a handmade box (slightly curved top and bottom) with hinged lid covered with stamps. Without getting into the yak shaving of stamp adhesives, is there a material that can be used ...
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Can I recoat my floor's matte finish with a satin sheen product?
I had my floors refinished in a water based Matte sheen. They have no life. Can I add a coat of satin to at least give them a little shine?
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Which type of solid wood flooring would be most scratch resistant?
My research so far indicates that lacquered floors are most maintenance free. Meanwhile simple brushed finish will need occasional 'top-up' with oils.
I'm not aware of what other finishes are ...
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Gooey build up on sandpaper when sanding
just started my first DIY project of finishing my 3 year old IKEA Gerton Beech Wooden table top. I have been using this as my computer table and it has become very dirty so I thought I'll use this ...
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Treating old cedar?
I just moved into a home with an interesting master bath. The back shower wall and the vanity are made entirely from rough red cedar. It looks good and has minimal wear so far. Some soap scum and It ...
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what would happen if I don't put a finish on my new computer desk?
I just got this to make a computer desk, it is made of bamboo and it is 74in x 40in x 1.5in
I added a keyboard tray under it so my keyboard+mouse are not on top of it
Since it is big I might, on ...
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Is an orbit sander preferable over a belt sander for tabletops?
Since I will be using a sander rather infrequently, I figured I'd save myself collecting more hardware by buying just a (portable) belt sander and using it for both serious sanding (areas on floors ...
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How to correct blotchy brush marks on stained wood?
I just bought a house with some wood handrails and paneling around the staircase. It looks like it was recently stained but to my eye it looks horrible and uneven.
What is the best way to fix this ...
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Does tung oil odor last as long as linseed oil odor?
One week after two applications of linseed oil on a desk tabletop, followed by rubbing and wiping, the odor still fills the room, despite reasonable ventilation.
It's not particularly unpleasant, but ...
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Fixing a old wood wall
1961 house. Recently bought. The house appraiser told me that I had post-and-plank type walls and could get a fun "barn" look by removing the finish. So I did a test and stripped a part of a wall. The ...
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How and when to finish a Cedar or redwood fence?
My neighbor and I are putting up a fence between our properties. We will use either Cedar or Redwood. The fence will have vertical boards on both sides bc we want both of the fence surfaces to look ...
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How to find a deck sealant that is compatible with some old sealant that I can't find anymore
I am cleaning and re-sealing a wood deck. I have an old half-can of sealant that I would like to use up.
I asked the manufacturer how to find the current product, and they told me this is the one:
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Will I need to re-sand wood that has raised grain due to moisture?
I am refinishing a cabinet with a barn wood plank top. After sanding it down to 220 grit I applied a coat of linseed oil. Unfortunately while at work today it rained, and while it wasn't directly ...
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Remove cured Danish oil from tiles
My worktops are treated with Danish oil, and I appear to have got some on the tiled splashbacks and not noticed until it's cured (it's not very obvious except in daylight, I oiled by artifical light).
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Is wood strength affected after weathering wood?
Lately I have been looking at tutorials for weathering some Maple wood with vinegar but I couldn't find any mention if it may cause any long term issues with the wood such as splitting, warping, etc. ...
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Do freezing temperatures damage tung oil? Age?
I have some tung oil left over from the previous owner of our older home (a friend; yes, still a friend). I was thinking about using it to refinish some flooring in the house, but it's been stored ...
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How do I renovate this wooden furniture?
The furniture aren't very damaged, just a bit worn.
I don't have any knowledge or experience on the subject, I'm just trying to revive them a bit. I'd rather not unscrew it or take it apart.
I found ...
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How to seal an indoor wood planter box?
I'm planning on building a wood planter box for some edible herbs. (Similar to this; in Maple and a bit more squarish.) I already plan to glue the wood with Tidebond III as it is waterproof. My ...
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How can I protect wood and preserve its natural beauty?
I've had to repair a split in our dining table and, as part of that, decided to sand it all down to refinish.
I'm not entirely sure of the species. It's a hardwood, and I'm guessing tropical. It has ...
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