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2. Shellac - Wikipedia

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   "Wax over shellac" (an application of buffed-on paste wax over several coats of shellac) is often regarded as a beautiful, if fragile, finish for hardwood floors. Luthiers still use shellac to French polish fine acoustic stringed instruments, but it has been replaced by synthetic plastic lacquers and varnishes in many workshops, especially high ...

3. Wood finishing - Wikipedia

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   Polyurethane water-based varnish: Transparent or paints, all sheens from 1% to 80% Excellent protection. Newer products (2009) also UV stable when noted Durable after a two-day curing period Safer than oil-based polyurethane, fewer volatile organic compounds: Easy. Applied with brush, roller or sprayer.

4. How to Deep Clean Hardwood Floors so They Sparkle - AOL

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   Floors with a softer finish are more likely to develop stains and spots that have penetrated to the wood. In this case, the best remedy is to dip fine steel wool into floor wax and gently rub into ...

5. Wood stain - Wikipedia

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   Wood stain is a type of paint used to colour wood.It consists of colourants dissolved and/or suspended in a vehicle or solvent.Vehicle is the preferred term, as the contents of a stain may not be truly dissolved in the vehicle, but rather suspended, and thus the vehicle may not be a true solvent.

6. Floor cleaning - Wikipedia

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   For a polyurethane coated floor, dampen a mop with water and a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Be sure to ring out the mop thoroughly before using it on the floor. Run the mop back and forth, going with the grain of the wood in smooth strokes. Do not use water for lacquered or shellacked floors, as it can stain the wood and cause buckling.

7. Simple Ways to Remove Candle Wax from Just About Every ...

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   Place the damp cloth over the wax stain on the carpet so it covers the stain completely. Using an iron, apply medium heat to the cloth. This will pull the wax out of the carpet and make it stick ...