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  2. Wood finishing - Wikipedia

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    Moderate. Applied in thin coats with cloth or brush, excess is wiped off. First coat is typically thinned down. Partial cure is necessary as very long finishing schedule for sufficient amount of coats. Difficult. All saturated wood needs to be removed (planing/sanding/scraping) Cures hard and matte, can be buffed to a satin sheen. Alkyd varnish

  3. Anti-scratch coating - Wikipedia

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    Anti-scratch coating is a type of protective coating or film applied to an object's surface for mitigation against scratches. Scratches are small surface-level cuts left on a surface following interaction with a sharper object.

  4. While a fresh coat of paint is a low-cost, low-effort way to give your entire room a brand-new feel, seeing your carefully chosen color peel or crack after the job is finished is frustrating and ...

  5. Varnish - Wikipedia

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    Varnish on wood stairs Varnished oak floor. Varnish is a clear transparent hard protective coating or film. It is not to be confused with wood stain.It usually has a yellowish shade due to the manufacturing process and materials used, but it may also be pigmented as desired.

  6. Plasterwork - Wikipedia

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    After drying, the surface is then scraped to remove loose grains of sand before plastering. If the walls are concrete, a splash coat is needed to ensure bonding. A splash coat is a very wet mix of two parts cement to one part sand that is "splashed" on the wall using the plasterers brush until the wall is covered.

  7. Los Angeles wildfires spark interest in adobe, natural ... - AOL

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    Pedersen built the bench and kitchen using cob, an adobe-like mix of decomposed granite or sand, clay and natural fiber, an ancient technique she says points to the future for her house and community.

  8. 30 of the most beautiful beaches across the US - AOL

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    Kohler-Andrae State Park in Wisconsin has dunes, clear blue water, and over 2 miles of sandy beaches. Set along the shores of Lake Michigan, this park offers abundant natural beauty and activities ...

  9. Cement render - Wikipedia

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    Cement render or cement plaster is the application of a mortar mix of sand and cement, (optionally lime) and water to brick, concrete, stone, or mud brick. It is often textured, colored, or painted after application. It is generally used on exterior walls but can be used to feature an interior wall. [1]