Category: Furnishings

The Way to Fill a Gap in a Laminate Countertop

The Way to Fill a Gap in a Laminate Countertop

All laminate countertops have openings and seams. The cleaner the setup, the smaller the seams — but the narrowest openings are still observable. Producers of laminate countertops also make seam fillers especially to fix this imperfection, and the fillers are available in a wide variety of colours to match your countertop. The exact directions to …

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The Way to Apply Polyurethane to Veneer

The Way to Apply Polyurethane to Veneer

Wood veneers are delicate, and while they may benefit in the durability of a polyurethane finish, polyurethane’s lack of subtlety may be displeasing if it is applied incorrectly. Contrary to lacquer or alkyd varnish, polyurethane is a plastic, and that fact becomes evident when you spread it too thick. Although it is ideal to spray …

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Can You Sand or Grind Marble Down?

Can You Sand or Grind Marble Down?

Repairing or restoring marble surfaces is a viable do-it-yourself endeavor. Both polishing materials and diamond abrasive discs will successfully grind marble down, eliminating scratches and restoring the original polish and shine. In addition, sanding marble will remove light scuff marks, which are little chips or pockmarks at the surface of the marble caused by the …

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How to Make Plywood Look Like Whitewashed Beach Wood

How to Make Plywood Look Like Whitewashed Beach Wood

Anchors around the wall, rough-sawn trim and varnished pine furniture might characterize your beach-front lair, and weathered, driftwoodlike cabinets might be just the touch you need to fill out the image. It takes years of exposure to sunlight and water to provide beach hardwood its washed-out, whitish appearance, however, and it isn’t the type of …

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How to Pickle Finish Wood Paneling

How to Pickle Finish Wood Paneling

Pickling wood produces a whitish or grayish washed-out appearance, and it is an efficient way to brighten dark paneling that’s dominating a room and creating a somber atmosphere. The technique hearkens back to 16th-century Europe, when craftspeople infused wood furniture using caustic lime to maintain it. Modern pickling techniques use stains and pigments to simulate …

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