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I would like to know the proper steps to staining my cabinets where the stain has worn in places touched often The cabinets do not have hardware, so the places that are used to open the cabinets/drawers the stain is wearing off. I want to use the same color stain. ... (Asked by TT)
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the best way is to strip the old stain off.sand,steel wool,re-stain. then put on clear lacquer. the lacquer will keep it from doing it again or use liquid plastic...(Answered by James k)

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Need a quick fix for old, worn hardwood floors.? I'm selling my wonderful old Craftsman home, but the hardwood floors are AWFUL. Finish is completely worn thru in places (like in high traffic areas) and it's gonna be a bear to clean. I'm wanting to sell it quickly and cheaply and need to make the floors look decent for showing to prospective buyers. I'm sure they will want to completely restore the floors, but at my asking price, I really can't spend a lot to restore them myself. Any ideas??? ... (Asked by Susannadanna)
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They need to be sanded through the finish with a commercial floor sander, and a new stain/sealer put on. You can do this yourself and rent the tools. Please don't try that..."Rejuvenate" as seen on tv!...(Answered by noskwik2)

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How do I preserve the worn/chippy paint on my old primitive furniture? I have purchased an early 1900's pantry that has the wonderful crackled original paint which is peeling off. I want to preserve the paint that's there but keep the old shabby look. I don't want it to look shiny or new. Any suggestions? ... (Asked by Pamela)
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hello, i am a painter. without seeing your new pantry, i cannot judge the severity of peeling paint. if it's not peeling much at all (maybe one or two spots) you could probably get away with putting a couple of coats of (low-lustre) polyurethane on it. if the peeling is moderate or severe it will have to be removed first.. otherwise anything you put on top of it, will just peel off with the paint. then you can use one of several faux finishing techniques to duplicate your desired finish. i really suggest taking a ...(Answered by lj)

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My lamp shade is worn and dirty, how can I fix it without spending too much money? Can I paint it with some latex wall paint? can I make a new one from an old bleach bottle? can I cover it with something like food wrap? or ????? ... (Asked by victorschool1)
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get some fabric paints and paint it in lieu with ur curtain colours...or ur pillow colour...dese paints r cheap n permanent...(Answered by devil)

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Why do painters always wear white clothes?? Why is that when ever you see a painter that they wear white clothes on the job?? ... (Asked by Paul M)
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Wearing white allows you to see if you have gotten paint on yourself, this prevents you from inadvertently sitting or rubbing against something you do not want to get paint on. Some painters wear tyvex suits (disposable coveralls) and the standard color they come in is white....(Answered by ladybug)

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How do I touch-up a worn hardwood floor without having to refinish it? ... (Asked by permalicious81)
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Old English. It comes in light or dark. It is great for worn out wood. You can also use it on your furnisher "wood" It packs a great shine and makes them scuff marks and scratches dissappear. You can by it at any store practically. It comes in liguid form. It also comes in spray for polishing everyday dust....(Answered by nrsebone)

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What type of carpet wears the best and what is a good price to expect? I am purchasing carpet for my entire house and was just looking for some opinions as to what type of material wears the best. I'm looking for expert info and also personal experiences. Also what would be a reasonable price to pay? ... (Asked by Joey_C_27)
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Nylon wears best, and with the newest of the nylons being softer, Tactess, Caress these feel really good on your feet. Nylon also cleans well. Most nylons will come with some sort of built in stain resistant, such as Stainmaster, R2X (Shaw Industries branded stain resistant formula), 3M StainRelease. Be sure your carpet has more than just Scotchguard. Scotchguard is only a topical spray that will come off when the carpet has it's first cleaning. Don't confuse Scotchguard with Scotchguard StainRelease. StainRelease is good as it is a built in product. Nylons will ...(Answered by damsel36)

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How well do Micro-Fibre/Durapella Sofas hold up to everyday traffic and wear and tear? Do you get wear marks or Shiny marks from sitting in the same place? What is the life span of Micro-Fibre/Durapella Furniture. ... (Asked by cccwinchester)
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In general use it holds up very well. Yes you can get shiny marks. Life span varies by manuf and use. I have two large sectionals made of it and I have two teenage kids. Neither sectional shows any signs of wear after three years....(Answered by Frust Parent)

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Is rayon a fabric that will wear well? I'm having a chair recovered because I still love the style of it. Most of the fabrics I like have a lot of Rayon in them. My mother says she doesn't think Rayon wears well. I really love these fabrics but, I don't want something that won't wear well. I have 2 children. I'd appreciate your advice here. Thanks. These are medium weight fabrics from an upholstery/decorating shop. They are a blend of Rayon and other fibers. ... (Asked by jusme)
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It used to be that rayon was a risky fabric for just about anything. Even the Hawaiian shirts had to be dry-cleaned. And 100% rayon is still a bad choice for hard wear. But I found this web site that says they have new ways of processing rayon so it's not as vulnerable. Plus, if it's a blend, the other fibers will add strength. http://www.berkline.com/articles/upholsteryFabric.html (Scroll down to Rayon) Really, the big enemy of upholstery is dirt and spills. Does rayon clean well? That's a question I don't know the answer to....(Answered by MailorderMaven)

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How can I remove worn out Phillips screws? They are ground down to nothing - just a hole instead of a cross!? I am trying to replace the handles on my uPVC double glazing, but someone has been at the screws before and they are completely ground out, my Phillips screwdrivers can get NO purchase whatsoever! ... (Asked by Peter S)
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take a hammer and slightly hit the end of your screw driver to make a new notch and it should turn for you.....(Answered by bllnickie)

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