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2. Floor cleaning - Wikipedia

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   Bad practice in floor cleaning is itself a major cause of accidents. [1] To beautify the floor. To remove stains, dirt, litter and obstructions. To remove grit and sand which scratch and wear down the surface. To remove allergens, in particular dust. To prevent wear to the surface (e.g. by using a floor wax or protective sealant).

3. Wood finishing - Wikipedia

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   Wax: Dull, even sheen unless buffed or polished Low, short term Requires frequent reapplication Safe when solvents in paste wax evaporate Easy. Applied with cloth or brush and worked into wood, excess left to cure before buffing with a cloth for desired level of sheen. Difficult. Solvents thin wax causing it to penetrate deeper. Sanding creates ...

4. 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 Luthiers still use shellac to French polish fine acoustic stringed instruments, but it has been replaced by synthetic plastic lacquers and varnishes in many workshops, especially high ...

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

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   One more helpful tip: Whether you’re trying to remove wax or simply doing some regular cleaning, never use these 13 products on your wood floors. What you’ll need. Ice. Dry towel. Spoon or ...

6. 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. It is sold commercially in various shades.

7. List of This Old House episodes (seasons 11–20) - Wikipedia

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   Our master carpenter shows us the details of the new staircase leading up to the flat. Carla goes through the lighting plan for the entire flat. David Booth reviews the front wall and discusses the kitchen installation. Tiler Terry Hallow works in the master bathroom, while the guys inspect the hardwood flooring and trim and stainless steel ...