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There are a few articles online that guide you on how to darken linseed oil. Some of them are effective, and others are not. Today, we’ll be discussing how to darken linseed oil with the best methods that really work. Many car owners use linseed oil to rustproof their cars economically. Linseed oil is also …
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Nitrocellulose lacquer is a wood finish applied to furniture and other surfaces to protect and beautify them, but it’s not without its dangers. In this article, we’ll talk about how to protect yourself if you work with nitrocellulose lacquer, what you can do to stay safe, and about suggestions for better handling and preparing paint …
Is Nitrocellulose Lacquer Toxic? Ways to Protect Yourself and Your Project? Read More »
Getting rid of rust through mechanical means such as sandblasting can be labor-intensive and costly. That’s why chemicals such as self-etching primers and rust converters are more effective and better options for restoring the appearance of rusty surfaces. This article will compare self-etching primer vs rust converter and will show the right way. This will …
Self-Etching Primer Vs. Rust Converter. Choosing the Right Way Read More »
Our guess is that you mistakenly purchased latex to stain your deck and now you are wondering whether to go over the existing oil-based stain with the latex stain. If you had asked the question a few years back, most professionals would have had a simple opinion: No, oil never mixes well with water. But …
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Today, we will be taking a look at high-build primers. More specifically, we will be discussing the use of high-build primers over epoxy. High-build primers are a great way to improve the look of your project and make sure that it lasts for years to come. Applying a high-build primer over an epoxy coating is …
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Adding chalk to drywall mud is a common practice among professional drywallers. Chalk is thought to improve the functional properties of the mud, making it easier to apply and helping it to set faster. There is some debate among drywallers as to whether or not adding chalk actually does improve the quality of the drywall …
Adding Chalk to Drywall Mud – Will It Do Any Good? Read More »
Paint can be a very frustrating material to work with. It’s often prone to chipping, peeling, and cracking, not to mention being difficult to apply and remove. One of the best ways to combat these problems is by using a paint hardener, a chemical that helps to prolong the life of your paint and make …
Japan Drier vs Enamel Hardener – Here’s How They Differ Read More »
You probably know it’s a bad idea to use self-etching primer on an already-painted surface. These primers contain sulfuric acid that can corrode an existing surface or ruin your paint job entirely. The result of this is extra work for you and wasted primer since you will have to prime again. Even professionals who understand …
Enamel Paint over Self-Etching Primer – Anything to consider? Read More »
If you’re a DIYer, there’s a good chance you’ve tried to save money by mixing drywall mud with primer to create your paint. However, this can often lead to disaster – resulting in an uneven finish and requiring further painting work. Why this should be done and what can go wrong will be discussed in …
Mixing Drywall Mud with Primer – What Can Go Wrong? Read More »
We all know that satin and gloss polyurethane are two different finishes, but what happens when you mix the two? Can they be mixed together? Is there a way to get the best of both worlds? It’s no secret that polyurethane is an amazing material. It’s used to make everything from vinyl records to furniture, …
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