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Ebony stain: The secret to making plain wood furniture look sleek and expensive
By Domino Magazine, on Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:50am PDTApplying an ebony
stain is a relatively simple way to revive a piece of drab wood
furniture. The general idea is to first sand the item down to bare
wood to expose the grain, coat it with an ebony stain and then
apply a protective topcoat to seal and protect the stained wood.
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Wallpaper hanging 101
By Domino Magazine, on Mon May 19, 2008 11:28am PDT
Everything you ever wanted to know about installing wallpaper yourself, but were afraid to ask. These step-by-step instructions demystify the process. Plus: how to know when to call in a professional.
What kind of wallpaper is best? Look for pre-pasted paper (see Waverly and Sherwin-Williams for examples), which means that the back of the roll is coated with adhesive. This is the easiest to hang.
Washable or scrubbable? Washable paper may be gently cleaned with a sponge or soft towel and water, but only occasionally. Use this paper in bedrooms and living rooms. Scrubbable paper is sturdier and can be cleaned frequently with soap and water, making it ideal for high traffic areas like kitchens and bathrooms. Vinyl coated papers are scrubbable and easy-to-hang options for such rooms.
How much paper is needed? To determine how much wallpaper you need, measure your room's length, width and height. Read More »
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How to Refinish a Find: Step-by-step instructions for sanding, priming and painting wood furniture
By Domino Magazine, on Tue May 13, 2008 12:33pm PDTTaking an old piece of wooden furniture that's not terribly damaged and giving it a new lease on life with a little sanding, priming and painting is not as complicated as you might think. In fact, the process is rather simple and typically yields great results, as long as you adhere to some... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (8) | Blog
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