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4/23/2009	Floors \| Cleaning Smears on Floors Finished With Waterbased Poly
	Q: I just put down a five coat finish with waterbased polyurethane. After three weeks of wear, there are smears here and there. What do you suggest for cleaning the floors? A: Waterbased coatings... Click here for the full posting
4/23/2009	Floors \| Bubbles in Third Coat on Parquet Floor
	Q: I applied three coats of oil based Varathane on a parquet floor. The first and second coat did well. However, the third coat has lots of bubbles. What could cause the bubbles and how can I prevent ... Click here for the full posting
4/23/2009	Floors \| Sanding Out Air Bubbles in Final Coat
	Q: Is it possible to sand out air bubbles in a final coat of oil based polyurethane, and if so, how long should I wait to try to sand it? A: Yes, you can sand out bubbles. Wait until the finish i... Click here for the full posting
4/23/2009	Floors \| Sanding Out Bubbles With Palm Sander
	Q: Can I sand bubbles out of floor finish with a palm sander instead of renting a floor sander, and what grit of paper should I use? A: Yes, you can sand with a palm sander. I’d use 220 self lubr... Click here for the full posting
4/23/2009	Painted Finishes \| Less Shiny Sheen for Painted Wood Chest
	Q: I am painting a wood chest. What would be the best paint to use if I don’t want a shiny look? A: Most paints come in a variety of sheens, from gloss to satin and some even to matte. All you ne... Click here for the full posting

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