Surface preparation: clean, degrease, then sand Saturday mornings in my shop start the same way: coffee steaming on the bench, drop cloths folded like fresh sails, and that itch to make something look and feel right. I’ve seen perfect paint …
Paint Removal Sanding Without Substrate Damage The Saturday light came in low as I rolled the garage door open, coffee steaming on the bench and an old pine door leaning against a pair of horses. I’d painted it twice over the years and …
EPA RRP Containment for Lead-Safe Sanding There’s a moment, right before the sander touches the surface, when a room holds its breath. You’ve taped the vents, rolled up area rugs, shuffled furniture to the hallway. In an older home—maybe …
Paint Stripping vs Sanding: When Chemicals Win You can hear a project before you see it: the whine of an orbital sander, the hiss of a dust extractor, the rasp of grit carving tracks in an old finish. The other soundtrack is a quiet shop, …
Coating Removal and Refinishing Failing Polyurethane Saturday morning light spilled across the dining table you’ve hosted around for years. You set down a mug and notice the surface clings just a little; a ring remains, faint but stubborn. …
Surface Preparation: Scuff Sand Glossy Paint Right There’s a moment every DIYer knows: coffee in hand, paint tray loaded, roller whispering across the wall—and then the dreaded slip. The glossy trim or cabinet door you thought you tamed …
Mastering Paint Removal Sanding for Wood Trim Picture this: a cozy afternoon, the sun filtering through your living room windows, casting warm beams onto your worn-out wood trim. You’ve always loved the character that these old trims bring …