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Although regular cleaning will keep your ceramic tile in good condition, some surfaces, especially in kitchens and family rooms, may require stain removal. When you need to remove a stain, start with the techniques outlined in the chart below right. If these solutions don't work, ask a tile

"… rinse. Unglazed tile usually requires a sealer , and even presealed tile may need periodic … clean surface Materials Stripper, sponge, sealer , bucket, rags, wax if needed To remove old sealer flow stripper on surface with a sponge or …"

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Expert Advice: Sealer Secrets

Q. How do I know when to use a sealer ? Brian Santos: Use a sealer before painting porous surfaces such as these: Any … concrete. Metal surfaces; use an oil-based primer- sealer with rust inhibitors to prevent corrosion.

Deck Finish Options

… materials don't require a finish, but a sealer , whether clear or colored, will extend the life of the wood. The choice of a clear sealer or a colored stain is an aesthetic one. A clear sealer will preserve the natural coloration of …

Maintain Your Patio or Porch

… should be finished with the right kind of sealer . Your tile or stone supplier should be able to make specific sealer recommendations for particular types of … eating areas where spills can occur; a sealer can help prevent stains, especially from …

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Wood Deck Maintenance

Learn How To Clean and Protect Your Deck.

Wed, 14 Jan 2009|More from Home & Garden
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will last as long as it should by applying a stain or sealer . Because stains and sealers tend to be thinner than paint, the application is in some ways easier. For example, you can use the same pump up sprayer you use for the deck cleaner to apply the sealer . Once you coat the surface, you wanna back brush the sealer to work it into the cracks and crevices. The ability of these products to soak into the pores of the wood is what protects the deck, but also means you have to work fast. If you don't brush out the drips and puddles quickly, the deck can look uneven or splotchy because more sealer will soak into those areas. But, if you work carefully and cover one small area at a time, the results can be

Danny Lipford: How to refinish wood floors

Danny Lipford: How to refinish wood floors.

Thu, 12 Mar 2009|More from Home & Garden
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the pine dust off of it and mixed it with a lacquer sealer and trowed it all over the whole floor, which filled all the cracks so it would stain the same as the wood. And then we sanded and put the sealer on.

How To Seal Grout

Danny Lipford: How To Seal Grout.

Mon, 12 Jan 2009|More from Home & Garden
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already there. When the floor is completely dry, you're ready for the sealer . All this stuff usually cost about 5 bucks, but while you're shopping spend another 5 or so for an applicator bottle. This one has different-sized wheels for different widths of grout joints. As you roll the bottle over the floor, the wheel spreads the sealer on just the grout line so the process is neat and clean. If you waited too late, and the floor is already

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Selecting Finishes for a Deck or Porch

… hint of its green or brown coloring. Sealer Clear or lightly pigmented sealers protect … out look clearly needs a stiff dose of sealer . But boards that look OK may also be … in within 2 minutes, apply additional sealer . All-purpose sealers contain water …

Installing Seamed and Stretched Carpet

… moldings, hot melt seaming tape, seam sealer Seam the carpet in a spot where there … fit, you may need to recut. Apply seam sealer to the cut edge of the large piece of … adhesive on the nap of the carpet. The sealer keeps the carpet from unraveling. The …

Applying a Clear Deck Finish

… you may need to apply a fresh coat of sealer every year. A deck that has turned gray … climate Materials Deck cleaner, deck sealer , and/or finish Lightly sand the deck … completely. Use a pump sprayer to spread sealer /stain onto the deck. Cover a strip …

Installing Glued and Seamed Carpet

… moldings, hot melt seaming tape, seam sealer , duck bill napping shears Seam the carpet … way toward the edges. Apply the seam sealer recommended by the manufacturer to the … the seam. Do not apply additional seam sealer to this piece of carpet. Using a seam …

Sanding, Sealing, and Grouting a Saltillo Tile Patio

… from the grout, causing it to crack. Seal the tile twice with a penetrating sealer . If you've purchased presealed tile, seal it once before you grout. Apply the sealer with a brush, roller, or applicator recommended by the manufacturer. Then …

Painting Vinyl Flooring and Ceramic Tile

… cleaning solution, sandpaper, deglossing agent, primer, paint, sealer Remove any mildewed areas by scrubbing them with a 3-to … polyurethane floor paint. For added protection apply an acrylic floor sealer . Check with your paint distributor to find a product compatible …