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| Q: Should I lightly sand Zinsser SealCoat after application and before applying the finish?
A: If you need to do so to smooth dust nibs you can, but it is not necessary. If the SealCoat is smooth, simply apply the next finish atop it with no sanding. |  | |
| Q: I would like to restore the deep rich color of an unstained mahogany deck that is under a roof. Can you tell me what to do?
A: There are several possibilities, depending on what finish is on it, what conditions it is under, and what color it is now. You didn’t tell me that, so I will assume we are talking about the two most common causes of color loss in mahogany. I gather the comment about it being under a roof means it is not indirect sunlight, but even indirect sunlight will fade mahogany. The fix for that is to remove the finish and sand below the fade point, which will reveal the original color again, or simpler still, remove the finish and stain the deck back to the color it once was. The other likely candidate for color change is oxidation; unfinished mahogany will oxidize to a silver gray color. You can remove that with DeckBrite deck cleaner. | | |
| Q: What is the best way to remove oil based wood finish?
A: Use paint remover to remove any finish from furniture, but for floors, it is almost always better to sand it off. | | |
| Q: How can I remove the polyurethane coating from my kitchen cabinets?
A: The best way, though somewhat messy, is with paint remover. If you’ve never used it before, perhaps the single most important thing to remember is to keep the piece wet with remover until all the finish comes off at once. In other words, be patient and let the chemical do the work. |
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