Decorating & Remodeling - July 2006

I am staining and finishing oak doors for the first time. I used a gel stain for color and then I have applied 3 coats of Varathane polyurethane with a satin finish. I prep sanded the wood using 80 grit and worked up to 220 grit. I wiped the wood surface with a damp rag to raise the grain and hit it with the 220 sand paper again after it dried before staining. I used a tack cloth before the stain and first coat of poly, and roughed the poly in between coats with 000 steel wool and cleaned with a tack cloth before I applied the next coat with a proper brush. Now that I have applied the final coat, how do I remove the imperfections from the top coat of poly it, or is it even possible? To the eye, the flaws are invisible, but when you run your hand over the surface you can feel what can be described as "grains of sand" every so often. I was just wondering if you could achieve that "perfectly smooth" topcoat without hurting the satin finish or am I asking for too much?

2006-07-31 03:00:36 · 5 answers · asked by PileO 2

2006-07-31 02:22:35 · 6 answers · asked by Micah B 1

I paint the walls. Not deep colours please as its a small bathroom. Presently its boring blue and white. The clour that yahoo uses for writing.

2006-07-31 02:08:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-31 02:03:57 · 7 answers · asked by sunny 1

I've tried turps, white spirit, nail varnish remover and soapy wire wool and nothing will shift it.

2006-07-31 00:38:32 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to add an additional room arnd 14ft x 14ft to an independent house in India, Chennai. Only 2 walls and a roof have to be built (coz the other 2 walls are shared with the main house).

2006-07-30 23:57:26 · 2 answers · asked by aparna 1

I have a picture that is 20 x 16 in, and I am ordering a custom frame for it, the only problem is they want to know the width and the height of the picture for the frame and I am not sure which one is which, could someone please help me out! Thanks.

2006-07-30 19:09:22 · 4 answers · asked by Ilovemyrotti 2

Asuming they don't leak when it rains.

2006-07-30 18:41:27 · 9 answers · asked by ptnopt 3

if you are in the u.k do you know who he is..... he's big in america i think....

please let me know where you are from when you answer this question.

just so you know i am selling some of his picture frames on ebay later on and was just wondering if the u.k. new who he is.....
if you interested it will be item number ......
330013435854 on www.ebay.co.uk

this not an advert because you can not look at the item untill after dinner time. (Well not realy an advert).... im just interested
thanx again.
mark

2006-07-30 15:46:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Doesn't it look rare and exotic? You would be lucky to even see one of these in person! The few that are left are being held by people who could not bear to part with them!

The Robbins & Myers "Peacock"
http://members.core.com/"bbbubba/R&MPeacock.jpg

2006-07-30 15:30:44 · 2 answers · asked by Ammy 6

Does anyone know any simple feng-shui?

2006-07-30 15:28:14 · 7 answers · asked by stretchyrubberband 1

Hardwood floors, 4 windows. walls are newlypainted a burnt orange [.not bright but deeper,very rich looking ]with soft peach trim. 2 inlade cabinets on each side of entryway wall into kitchen. The cabinets are newly painted and filled with sentimental dishes and precious moments. I know its hard without knowing my style, but I don't even know my style. I am new at this and drawing blanks. Anything? Even helpful websites. Not much as far as funds to make it really fancy. I just feel like it needs something .

2006-07-30 14:49:11 · 5 answers · asked by BRANDI R 2

We are replacing single hung windows. These are first floor windows. Jeld-Wen brand casements.

2006-07-30 13:30:15 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

i want to re do my bedroom but am indecisive about what color i should use. ideas, sites, any help is welcome and appreciated.

2006-07-30 13:09:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

brick mold

2006-07-30 10:41:02 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a full basement & would like to add outside entry.

2006-07-30 08:45:55 · 9 answers · asked by jeniferlyn3 1

like flowers,pictures ceramics,etc.

2006-07-30 07:27:20 · 6 answers · asked by tonya 1

I'm redoing my room for my birthday, and I'm painting my walls blue, I'm getting a Futon, and I got a dark blue bed spread. My sister bought me a rug from target that is black and grey boxs with circles(sounds ugly but it's cool see it below). I need cheep stuff not furniture but decorations shelves, llighting,accesories etc. etc

2006-07-30 07:25:24 · 2 answers · asked by Gabby 2

How much should I expected to pay to have my porcelain double sink in the kitchen reglazed?

2006-07-30 07:03:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

i cant figure out how to put it together and i need help does anyone know where i can get instructions to put it together??

2006-07-30 06:40:31 · 2 answers · asked by princess01 2

I am 14 and I am redoing my room and I only have a $100 budget. I have already picked my paint color which is a light purple and that doesn't come out of my money. But I need help finding where I can find a light green or pink bedspread for like 30 dollars or under. Also, where I can find a VERY cheap corner desk like under 40 dollars if possible! HELP! Any other ideas PLEASE leave them!!!!!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!! HELP ME!!!!!!

2006-07-30 05:20:54 · 9 answers · asked by Colleen Nichole 1

I need three woven wood shades that are different sizes. I'd rather not pay to have custom ones made. I need an online store that carries a nice variety of woven wood shades in varying sizes. I've already checked ebay, jcpenney, and other obvious stores. Thanks!

2006-07-30 05:04:41 · 4 answers · asked by wonderwoman 3

2006-07-30 04:52:28 · 30 answers · asked by diana m 1

2006-07-30 03:16:10 · 7 answers · asked by keithbennett24 1

for example...i have a wooden chest that my husband got me for valentines day...it has hearts carved in the sides, very beautiful!

2006-07-30 02:05:26 · 8 answers · asked by Cap'n Donna 7

what scent do you burn?

2006-07-30 01:51:05 · 13 answers · asked by Cap'n Donna 7

2006-07-30 01:47:16 · 13 answers · asked by Cap'n Donna 7

and if no, why not? if so, what are the general circumstances (price range of house, etc...)

2006-07-29 21:39:24 · 8 answers · asked by lndsuedelvr 2

2006-07-29 20:08:12 · 4 answers · asked by gacrxd 1

I am looking to find a matching paint color to this "red" on a website like Behr or Sherwin Williams. I think I've been looking to long because I cant decide on the closest match. What do you think this color actually is?

This is the bedset:
http://zoom.jcpenney.com//is/image/0900631b80f574e9L.jpg?wid=500&hei=500&op_sharpen=1

2006-07-29 20:04:40 · 11 answers · asked by cntrytrvler 2