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  1. How to Apply Polyurethane

    Getting a smooth, blemish-free finish with oil-based polyurethane is within your grasp if you follow the steps in this article. Oil-based polyurethane varnish brings out the wood’s natural beauty or wood grain. Our 4-step approach shows you how to apply the varnish successfully. A good-quality ...

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  3. Cleaning Home
  4. Carpeting
  5. Cabinetry
  6. Walls

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  1. Water-Based vs. Oil-Based Polyurethane Floor Finish

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    Find out which finish is the best for you project, water-based or oil based polyurethane . They're both durable and good looking, but there are differences. We'll help you decide.

  2. How to Use Oil-Based Polyurethane Over Water-Based Polyurethane

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    Recoating a water-based acrylic floor finish with oil-based polyurethane is not usually a problem, so long as the old finish is properly buffed and cleaned before applying the new finish.

  3. Polyurethane Finish: Good vs. Bad

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    Water or oil-based polyurethane that's been sitting on a shelf and has skinned over can often still be used for natural finishes, as long as the liquid underneath is in good condition.

  4. How to Get a Smooth Polyurethane Finish

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    These tips and techniques for applying oil-based polyurethane produce virtually flawless results. They include using a roller, using wipe-on poly and above all controlling dust.

  5. Spray Finishing on Wood

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    Aerosol cans of shellac, lacquer and polyurethane allow you to quickly apply a finish on small or complex projects that's free of brush marks. Learn the basic techniques that guarantee a good finish.

Other Articles for DIYers from Around the Web

  1. Prefinished vs. Unfinished Wood Flooring

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    FromBobVila.com

    I’ve looked at flooring from both sides now. . . and it’s the horrors of applying polyurethane I recall. Apologies to...

  2. Victorian Kitchen & Bath Remodel : Spray-On Closed-Cell Insulation - Bob Vila

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    FromBobVila.com

    Bob meets with Don Schumacher (from NCFI), who explains polyurethane spray-on insulation. Applied directly to the back of sheathing, it swells to 25 times its liquid volume, creating foam filled with microscopic bubbles that impede air movement.

  3. How to Stain Furniture - Bob Vila

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    FromBobVila.com

    Staining wood furniture adds color and brings out the natural beauty of the grain.

  4. How to Refinish Cabinets - Bob's Blogs

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    FromBobVila.com

    Having expensive cabinets hanging on your kitchen walls doesn’t mean much if you don’t like the color. That’s why man...

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  1. How to Paint Over Tiles

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    Jennifer shows the steps and products needed to paint over existing tile.

  2. How to Refinish Closet Doors

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    If your closet doors are looking a little shabby, you can refinish them yourself and get them looking new again.

  3. Hardwood Floor Care

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    Woodworking expert Bruce Johnson shows how to care for hardwood floors.

  4. Painting Kitchen Tile Backsplash

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    Jennifer Bertrand shows how to use paint to bring an old tile backsplash to life.

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Blog Posts

  1. Elmers ProBond Advanced Glue

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    FromA Concord Carpenter

    Elmers ProBond Advanced Polyurethane Glue The folks at Elmers just released a new glue that is touted to be the first multi-purpose adhesive that delivers professional strength and versatility... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  2. Gorilla Glue Single Use Tubes

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    FromA Concord Carpenter

      Gorilla Glue Single Use Tubes Of Polyurethane   I’ve been waiting a long time for Gorilla Glue Single Use Tubes.  Gorilla Glue is well known for their multi-use polyurethane glue its... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  3. Installing Decorative Fypon Millwork

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    FromA Concord Carpenter

    Installing Polyurethane Decorative Millwork When your looking to define the character of your homes architectural detail or simply trying to match old details installing decorative Fypon millwork is... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

  4. Tackle Small Jobs with Single Use Gorilla Glue

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    FromCharles and Hudson

    Gorilla Glue can be used for all types of household repairs and they've just introduced a new single use tube that holds 3 grams which is perfect for small jobs and is easy to store in a drawer.

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