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Urethane needs special handling. A urethane coating of an oil based paint vs. water based finishes requires different prep and offers different results. Do not shake urethanes, be sure to provide proper prep of the surface and watch the timing of additional clear coatings. Urethane paints will provide a superb urethane surface, but you must choose the proper urethane paint for the job and apply them per the label instructions.

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Drain cleaners are not all the same. Some liquid drain cleaning products should only be used by professionals as they are extremely dangerous. The off-the-shelf drain cleaners found in grocery stores rarely harm pipes but they can harm you if you are not careful.

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Paint removal can be messy and you need ventilation to work with finish removal chemicals. Use these tips and techniques to discover the best ways to work with paint removers and the right tools to use with paint solvents to make your work much easier.

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Paint removers and finish removal solvents work well. However, If you use the wrong paint removal product on a surface, damage may result. Check these guidelines to choose the the right paint solvents for the right surface to complete your house paint removal tasks.

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Paint removers have been improved. Paint or finish removal is easier, but paint solvents and fumes are caustic. Use great care with house paint removal chemicals.

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Match your existing paint colors or the tint of your favored color chip by mixing paint colors in a certain way. Your paint matching effort will succeed with a bit of trial, time, patience, and these tips.

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Paint can be matched with some diligence. Mixing paint colors to get your desired tint is simple with a bit of test and try. Paint matching and tinting, and mixing paint to get other colors may be an easier task with these tips and tricks.

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