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		<title>Custom Cabinets are Great Everywhere</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:53:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no type of dwelling that would not be absolutely perfect for custom cabinets. There are custom cabinets made for every type of building whether it be residential or commercial. There are custom office cabinets manufacturers, as well as  kitchen cabinet design companies.
There are also businesses that specialize specifically in custom cabinets with a bathroom. The great thing about custom cabinets is that you can&#8217;t use what ever style, material and type you would like to use and there are virtually no limits to what you can do ...]]></description>
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		<title>Preparing The Woodwork</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:46:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Start preparing the woodwork by scraping off all the loose flaking paint. Large areas of unsound paint are better if stripped completely.
2. Sand and prime all the bare wood, taking care to work the primer well into cracks and any exposed end grain, then leave the surface to dry.
3. Where joints have opened up, scrape off the paint and rake out the gap with a knife or shavehook. Clean out all the loose debris.
4. Small cracks can be filled with putty, but use exterior-grade filler or waterproof stopping for ...]]></description>
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		<title>How To Apply Paint On Wood</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:45:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Apply the paint along the grain; with non-drip paint (left) you can apply thicker coats in one go without further spreading (brushing out). 
2. Still working with the grain and without reloading the brush, paint another strip alongside the first one and blend the two together. 
3. Reload the brush and apply strokes back and forth across the grain over the area you’ve just painted to ensure full, even coverage. 
4. Now you must lay off the paint with very light brush strokes along the grain to give a ...]]></description>
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		<title>Preparing Wood For Paint</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Before you can apply the paint you must fill any cracks or holes with wood filler (applied with a filling knife) and leave to dry.
2. Sand down the filled areas using medium-grade glass pa per. Wrap the abrasive around a sanding block or wood offcut so it’s easier to use.
3. Where paint has been chipped off, sand down the area and apply an ordinary wood primer to the bare wood using a small paintbrush.
4. When the surface of the wood is smooth, apply undercoat (as the maker recommends) arid ...]]></description>
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		<title>Painting Wood &#8211; Painting Large And Small Areas</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:40:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Though the same principle applies to wood as it does to any other large surface area — i.e., you divide it into manageable sections and complete one before moving on to another — if you’re using an oil-based gloss paint you have to make sure that the completed area hasn’t dried to such an extent that you cannot blend in the new.
On the rare occasion that you might want to paint a whole wall of wood you should make the section no wider than a couple of brush widths and ...]]></description>
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		<title>Painting Wood &#8211; Paint On Paint</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:25:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You’ll often want to paint wood that has already been painted. How you tackle this depends on the state of the existing paintwork.
It it’s flaking off and is in generally poor condition, you will have to remove the entire paint system — primer, undercoat and top coat &#8211; by burning off with a blow-torch, applying a chemical paint stripper or rubbing with an abrasive. You then treat the stripped wood as already described for new wood.
Where the paintwork is in good condition, you simply have to clean it and sand ...]]></description>
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		<title>Varnishing Wood &#8211; DIY Step-by-Step Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:23:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Polyurethane varnish is easy to apply; you simply brush it on, taking care to work with the grain of the wood. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions as to the number of coats you should apply and the time allowed between each coat — at least 12 hours. You should sand down the surface lightly with flour-grade glass paper between coats to provide a key for the next coat, and remove any dust that’s accumulated during application with a damp cloth.
As with paints, it’s advisable to stir the contents of any can ...]]></description>
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		<title>What Woods Can Be Painted?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:18:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In theory you can paint any wood under the sun. In practice, paint (solvent-based or emulsion, is usually applied only to softwoods spruce (whitewood), European redwood (deal), pine and the like — and to man-made boards such as plywood, blockboard, hardboard and chipboard.
Hardwoods and boards finished with hardwood veneers can be painted, but are usually given a clear or tinted finish to enhance their attractive colour and grain pattern.
Paint systems
If you’re decorating new wood, there’s more to it than putting on a coat of your chosen paint It would just ...]]></description>
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		<title>DIY Staining Wood &#8211; Step-by-Step Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:15:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You can apply the stain with a brush or a folded lint-free rag. Aim to get the color you want in one coat: a second coat can be applied if needed to get a darker finish, but too many coats will result in the stain lying on the surface, lengthening the time it takes for the subsequent coat of varnish to dry and even preventing it from bonding properly to the surface.
With water-based types, if overlaps show when the first coat dries you can add about 20 per cent more ...]]></description>
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		<title>Bleaching Wood &#8211; DIY Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 14:11:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the snags with staining wood is that you cannot make the surface lighter; you can only make it darker, A light-colored stain on a darkish piece of wood just won’t work. The way round this problem is to bleach the wood before you start sealing it —and for this proprietary wood bleaches are available at most hardware stores.
Some bleaches are applied in one stage and others in two stages. The wood is washed with a neutralizing agent afterwards so the bleach doesn’t carry on working when the finish ...]]></description>
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		<title>Preparing The Surface &#8211; Varnishing And Staining Wood</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:08:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before staining, bleaching, varnishing or using other types of finish you should ensure that the surface is clean, dry, smooth and free from any old paint or varnish.
To smooth down a flat surface you can use glass paper wrapped around a sanding block. On small curves and fiddly bits wrap small strips of abrasive round a pencil. For larger curves use a sanding glove which you can make yourself.
A powered sander is a boon on large surfaces; use an orbital sander rather than the disc type which is tricky to ...]]></description>
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		<title>Staining And Varnishing Wood</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Jul 2010 14:05:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want to decorate and protect the woodwork around your home without obliterating its grain pattern with paint, wood stains and varnishes offer a wide choice of finishes. Here’s how to get the best results.
When it comes to giving wood a clear finish, you can choose from a variety of traditional and modern materials, including oils, wax, French polish and different types of varnish. Some are suitable for exterior use, others for interior use only.
The degree of skill you need to apply them varies; some, are quite simple to ...]]></description>
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		<title>Different Ways Of Altering The Look Of Stripped Wood</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:05:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wood stains are based on water, white spirit, alcohol, lacquer thinner or oil. Named after the wood whose color they resemble, these penetrate the wood permanently.
To give an even staining, the trick is to apply several thin coats — work from top to bottom on vertical surfaces to prevent drips and overlap marks. Use a pad (not a brush) made with cotton wool wrapped in a lint-free cloth and work backwards and forwards along the grain.
When completely dry, seal with a clear varnish that is compatible with the stain. If ...]]></description>
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		<title>Chemical Wood Stripping &#8211; DIY Step-by-Step Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:01:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Liquid strippers are stippled onto wood with a brush. First pour the liquid into a smaller container — but remember it will dissolve light plastic. 
2. When paint is bubbling use a scraper to remove it. Work upwards and be careful not to gouge the wood with the blade. 
3. Several applications of liquid may be needed as chemicals often only eat through one layer at a time. Use gloves to protect your hands. 
4. After all paint has been stripped off, wipe the wood down with white spirit ...]]></description>
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		<title>DIY Chemical Wood Stripping</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chemical strippers are probably the easiest way to strip wood. Available in liquid, gel and paste forms, their methods of application and removal vary, so always remember to read the manufacturer’s instructions before you begin. Though all of them will remove paint and varnish, if you are dealing with a large area of wood they can work out to be expensive – they’re also very messy.
Liquid and gel strippers decanted it necessary into a more convenient-sized container to whether it can be heavy gauge plastic or should be glass or ...]]></description>
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		<title>Stripping Paint From Wood &#8211; DIY Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:09:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sam</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wood has a natural beauty, but it’s often a beauty concealed by layers and layers of paint. Doors, window frames, even skirting boards and architraves can all become attractive features in themselves when stripped back to reveal the wood. Even if you prefer to repaint, using the right techniques to strip off the old will give the best possible surface on which to work.
Stripping wood of old paint or layers of ancient varnish isn’t the easiest of jobs, it’s usually only done because you’re after a natural finish, or because ...]]></description>
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