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Removing stain from wood is something that you can do in a few different ways depending on the nature of the stain in question. Remove stain from wood with help from a Foreman for Lighty Contractors in this free video clip.
There are many different cleaning solutions for ceramic tile that you can choose to employ depending on your preferences and the means available to you. Find out about great cleaning solutions for ceramic tile with help from an expert with over 25 years of experience in all mediums of construction in this free video clip.
Cleaning thinset from tiles can make old tiles appear as good as new again. Clean thinset from tiles with help from an expert with over 25 years of experience in all mediums of construction in this free video clip.
When removing wood stains, it is always helpful to keep just a few quick things in mind. Get wood stain removal tips with help from a master precision craftsman in this free video clip.
Removing wood bolts always requires you to be vary careful to avoid damaging the piece in question. Remove wood bolts with help from a master precision craftsman in this free video clip.
Removing a stain from oak wood requires a process that will vary slightly depending on the nature of the stain in question. Remove a stain from oak wood with help from a master precision craftsman in this free video clip.
An oil based wood stain can be removed from any piece of furniture quickly and easily by following a few basic steps. Remove oil based wood stains with help from a 46-year-old master precision craftsman in this free video clip.
Removing hot coffee cup rings on wooden furniture is sometimes a lot easier said than done. Remove hot coffee cup rings on wooden furniture with help from a master precision craftsman in this free video clip.
Permanent market isn't exactly permanent when it comes to flesh - but it is tricky to get off. Remove permanent marker from flesh with help from a licensed cosmetologist with over five years experience in this free video clip.
Stained concrete floors are beautiful, but they certainly require a degree of maintenance. Find out how to maintain stained concrete floors with help from an experienced building manager in this free video clip.
Even the most durable leather sofa can still stain if you aren't careful. Clean stains from a leather sofa with help from a third generation owner of Arrow Leathercare in this free video clip.
A manifold combines many sources into a single outlet. For showers, the manifold combines the water from the hot and cold water supply pipes into one shower supply pipe. Manifolds are also called shower valves or mixers. With plumbing, nothing is permanent if you know how to remove the parts. A manifold that has been welded into place can still be taken out for replacement or conversion of the shower into something else.
Those old kitchen or bathroom cupboards need a facelift. Deciding whether to restain or repaint depends on the current condition of the cupboard or cabinet, how it fits into your decor and how much time and effort you want to put into the project. Whatever you decide, the result freshens or updates the look of the room. For either restaining or repainting, work in a well-ventilated area.
Chatter marking describes a series of angled gouges in wood caused by improper, uneven sanding. As a result, the finished product won't have the smooth surface coveted by wood lovers. If you see unusual pockmarks or dips in your wood flooring, paneling or cabinetry, you can make them less visible. Chatter marks that can't be sanded out without mass destruction should be covered and kept out of sight. Also, walking across deep chatter marks can provide unwanted tripping hazards for children and the elderly.
Rolling drawers provide a novel approach to home organization and storage. The drawers feature rolling casters on the bottom that let you move the drawers around your home. A small drawer pull on the front makes it easy to pull a drawer out from under a bed or cabinet. The problem with buying pre-made drawers is that the drawers only come in standard sizes. When you need a drawer for a specific space, building your own drawer is your best option.
Make over an old glider chair into a stylish focal point for your nursery. Whether you have been gifted an old glider or have purchased a new one you wish to customize, options exist to add a modern touch to the glider. Use the glider as an opportunity to add a jolt of color or a graphic pattern to an otherwise neutral room.
Crafty homeowners and decorators add wood appliques to furniture, frames, jewelry boxes or walls to increase the room's visual interest and appeal. Wood appliques are three-dimensional, ornately carved wood shapes and designs. Wood glue holds them in place and they can be painted or stained in a background-matching color or an eye-popping hue to add drama and texture to the furniture or walls. Some may wish to remove wood appliques when they become dated or damaged.
Renovating a fireplace surround is a great way to alter the appearance of your fireplace to match a change in your decor. Unlike changing the mantle, replacing the surround won’t alter the shape of your fireplace and it will create a subtle change that’s still visible enough to make a difference in the overall appearance of your fireplace. Replacing the wood surround with one made of stone adds a level of elegance as well when the stone is marble, or a level of rustic quality when the surround is a stone veneer.
Sweating in a concrete floor causes salts to rise, leaving a powdery coating on the floor. This not only looks dirty, but the salts stick to animal paws, shoes, socks and bare feet, spreading the powder elsewhere in your home. Determining the reason behind this problem enables the homeowner to make changes that prevent recurrence.
The wood grain in most BMW automobiles is finished with a protective clear coat made from polyurethane that can scratch easily. Cleaning this type of wood requires a gentle approach and the right materials to ensure that the decorative trim of the interior always looks its best. There are a number of cleaning products on the market that are available for this type of maintenance, which takes little time but will help preserve the luster and life of your BMW's wood trim.
Antiquing leather gives it a feel and look that resembles leather that has been used for years, but without the work. Using a commercially made leather antiquing stain can force you to work around potentially hazardous chemicals. Making and using your own leather antiquing stain gives you control over what chemicals are used and can also help you control excess costs. In addition, you can control the tint and color density of an antiquing stain, for different effects from subtle to intense.
Moss grows in some of the most inconvenient places, such as on a fiberglass roof. Removing moss from the fiberglass shingles or panels is essential to the roof's integrity. The moss's roots can penetrate underneath the shingles, loosening them from the tar paper. Moss also holds moisture, which can freeze, thaw and refreeze repeatedly during cold weather, further compromising the roof. It is essential, therefore, to remove the moss from your fiberglass panels before it spreads and becomes a major and expensive issue.
Plastic, or fiberglass, sinks can develop a dull surface over time. The dullness typically occurs from mineral stain buildup caused by hard water and cleaning detergents. Staining may also occur as the porous plastic absorbs food and beverage stains. Removing the stains and dullness correctly ensures the plastic surface looks good but doesn't cause etching or scratches on the sink interior. Scratches, no matter how small, make staining worse as they allow dirt residue to work deeper into the plastic.
Wooden shims are simple tools used to make furniture level in relation to an uneven floor. Removing wooden shims that have been installed underneath the subfloor requires pulling up a small portion of the surface floor so you can access the shims. Subfloors are usually made of a wood similar to plywood that is held up by thick beams, or joists. Although it may take some time to tear up a few small areas and repair your flooring, at least you won’t be forced to refinish the entire room’s floors just to retrieve a handful of wooden shims.
Retreading a staircase is an innovative way to make over an old staircase with fresh new wood without having to construct new steps. Save the existing stairs as the foundation for your new treads. You can choose between a hardwood that looks similar to the other wood floors in your house or you can experiment with some tropical woods for a more luxurious result. For best results, use a hardwood tread instead of softwood or plywood.
Vanities are furniture pieces for the bedroom or bathroom that usually have a large mirror and lights. Some are simple dressers with a mirror hanging on the wall, while others are built directly into the wall with a sink. Vanity projects may take a day or a week depending on the scope of the customization. This type of project enhances the decorative qualities and function of a vanity.
Dawn is a liquid dish washing detergent that is most notable for its blue color. It's mild enough to clean many household surfaces, including bathtubs, showers and tiles. If you forego the expensive tile cleaners, Dawn or another mild dish washing detergent could save you money. When using Dawn, choose the cleaning method or mixture that best meets your situation.
Plastering a door is a bit unconventional, but some people do it to make it blend into a plastered wall, which gives a certain uniformity to a room's decor. Coating a door with plaster also makes it resistant to moisture, as most plaster is made with lime, which is naturally water-resistant. This makes plastering a good choice for doors in commonly humid rooms, such as bathrooms, basements and pool houses, though it's a viable option for any room in the house.
Laminate is commonly used on kitchen countertops because it is durable, easy to install and an affordable alternative to other countertop surfaces, such as tile, stone and solid wood. When laminate is scratched, it is not as easy to repair, as are other surfaces. If your laminate is scratched, repair it yourself using a seam filler kit.
Stripping wood furniture and floors allows you to breathe new life into their appearance. Old paint and varnishes leave behind residues that can make the new paint adhere poorly. If you prefer the look of unfinished wood, you must also properly clean the furniture after stripping and as ongoing maintenance. Expensive chemical cleaners are not necessary to get rid of the grime and keep the wood looking its best.
Camphor wood is often used for outdoor furniture due to its natural insect repellant properties. The dense, durable wood is derived from an evergreen found in some parts of Australia and native to Asia. Similar to other types of wood, camphor wood must be cared for regularly to keep it from damage due to dryness or lack of care. You can clean and restore your camphor wood furniture by using the appropriate supplies and techniques.
Brick ovens heighten elements of flavor and texture in a pizza pie, producing a light, airy crust and a rustically wood-fired taste that can't be beat. Aside from making delicious pizzas, an added bonus of using brick ovens to cook is that they are fairly simple to clean after use; if a mess doesn't take care of itself, most of the debris can be swept or scraped away with simple household tools.
A house is only as good as its foundation. That's an old cliche, but it remains true and is often overlooked. A good foundation is meant to keep basements or crawlspaces dry, support the load of the house and protect against heat loss. Wood foundations are often ignored because, commonly, wood is not considered a strong material for basements. Concrete is the default choice for this reason. Wood manufacturers and other parties strongly contest this idea.
You can't soak the plastic mouthpiece on a saxophone in just anything and expect it to be clean. Learn what you can use to clean the plastic mouthpiece on a saxophone with help from a saxophonist in this free video clip.
The downspout connected to a roof’s gutters efficiently directs water and debris from the roof down the side of a home and into the yard below. However, when the debris builds up and creates a clog, the downspout backs up, making the gutters useless in guiding the water's flow. Unclogging the downspout is usually a simple process, even when the spout is connected directly to a footer tile.
Computer monitors are typically surrounded by a plastic bezel. From basic use, these cosmetic frames surrounding a monitor's screen become scratched. Fortunately, scratches in plastic are not only common, but not hard to remove using the right compounds. Restoring the appearance of a scratched monitor makes your desktop appear fresh and clean.
Thin strips of wood such as molding, carpet strips and trim pieces are often held in place with heavy-duty staples instead of nails. Wood staples are also used in upholstering furniture. In some applications the staples are angled into the underlying surface. The standard alligator style office staple remover isn't sufficient for removing these longer, thicker staples. To get them out and free the wood without damaging the surface, you need a heavy-duty staple remover.
The type of wood used for a fingerboard affects the tone quality of the guitar. Wood choice largely depend on the personal preference of the guitarist. Guitarists choose woods based on appearance, texture, resilience and sound. Fingerboards have a lesser impact on the sound than the main body. This makes the choice of which wood to use mainly an aesthetic choice. Choose a fingerboard based on how comfortable it is to play. Guitarists may prefer the stickier texture of maple, or the slick texture of rosewood.
Wooden heels on your shoes can bring a look that other styles just can't achieve. They can make high heels look more casual, allowing you to wear them with a beach-themed or outdoorsy outfit. On the other hand, they can bring a note of solid earthiness to an otherwise fancy or dressy outfit. Wood heels scuff easily. If the shoe soles are dark rubber, you can quickly end up with dark streaks all over the wood from the times one foot brushed the other. These unsightly marks can destroy the visual impact of your shoes, making them look sloppy. If…
Thinset cement is applied to wooden subfloors before ceramic tile is installed. When the thinset hardens, it creates a secure bond between each ceramic tile and the subflooring below. If you decide to change your flooring, you must remove the existing ceramic tiles and the hardened thinset. All types of flooring adhere best to flat surfaces. While you can break apart most varieties of dried mortar with a hammer, using a hammer on thinset can damage your wooden subfloor. You must employ gentler methods to remove the thinset while simultaneously protecting your wooden subfloor.
If a piece of lumber becomes warped, it doesn't mean that the lumber is now useless. The sooner you realize that a piece of lumber has started to warp the better the odds are that you will be able to straighten it. However, a piece of lumber that has been warped is no longer the best option for precision work, as you might be unable to straighten it perfectly, or it may warp again in the future. To remove a warp in a piece of wood, you need to bend the piece back to straight.
When white scum develops on your pool tiles, it makes the tiles appear dull and dingy. No matter how clean you keep the pool water, the white scum sticks out like a sore thumb, affecting the entire look of the pool. After you have removed the white deposits, take the necessary steps to keep it from returning.
OxiClean is a powdered stain remover that activates when it's mixed with water and releases oxygen bubbles. You can use OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover to clean dirty tile in your bathroom, kitchen, or any other room in your home. According to the product's manufacturer, OxiClean works best when combined with warm or hot water. Be sure to use the mixed product as soon as possible, as its cleaning strength only lasts six hours.
Staining concrete floors enhances the appearance and durability of concrete both indoors and out. Some concrete stains are acrylic based while some are latex based. Others combine the benefits of acrylic and latex together. Acrylic and latex stains are an alternative to acid stains, offering greater color selection and ease of application.
PVC tiles are sometimes used on ceilings, in garages or as facings for ceiling tiles. The durable material is easy to maintain while mimicking the appearance of plaster, metal or wood. As is the case with other tile, PVC tiles collect dirt and dust, and it can become stained. You can get your PVC tiles super clean with regular maintenance and the proper cleaning supplies.
Poison ivy, oak and sumac plants secrete an oil known as urushiol, which causes blistering, itchy rashes on the skin hours after contact. After plants that contain this allergen die, the oil remains active for years. It can even pose a threat if it contaminates wood, such as fences, tools, outdoor furniture, sheds or even walking sticks. Water alone won't do the trick; only solvents or soaps will break urushiol's bond.
Staining concrete can transform a dull slab of gray into an inviting walkway, patio or basement floor. But the successful staining of your concrete surface depends greatly on proper preparation. The concrete must be completely clean and free of any dirt, grease or chemical residue. It also needs to be etched to allow the stain to permeate its surface. Etching may be accomplished by several methods. Although some methods may be performed by the homeowner, in some cases the procedure is best left to a professional.
Moving furniture, horseplay and botched do-it-yourself home improvement projects are all ways interior wooden walls of a house can become damaged and scratched. If this occurs in your home, the damage must be assessed to determine the proper treatment. While severe damage needs the assistance of a professional to ensure proper repair, moderate damage often is repairable using simple tools and products available in hardware stores.
Wood finishing provides a protective surface that stabilizes wood, preventing dirt and bacteria from accumulating in the wood openings and making the wood more visually appealing. However, there comes a time when woodworkers have to remove the finish. Strippers are used to soften the finish on wood to remove the wood finish. After the stripper has softened the finish enough to remove it, you should scrape off the finish and stripper, after the stripper has sat for 10 minutes.
Spackle is used to fill indents and holes, and to smooth surfaces in preparation for painting. Walls are often spackled after drywall is installed. Spackling compound dries quickly, and it can harden before you have time to wipe it away. You can remove spackle from wood surfaces, but you must use supplies and techniques that won't harm the wood.
