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Use this nonyellowing water-based sealant to protect the finish on kitchen cabinets, tables, side tables, dressers, armoires, and more.

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Decorating With Quilts

wood shelf brackets and long wood screws can be used to hold the ladder in place. To prevent the ladder from discoloring your quilt, seal the wood with polyurethane or place a white cotton pillowcase between the quilt and the ladder.

Make-It-Yourself Artwork

Make-It-Yourself Artwork

Acrylic paint in three colors Paint roller Bucket and foam cup Polyurethane Pick your paint colors. For a subtle look, choose a deep another color to add smaller circles. Let dry. Seal with polyurethane . Resources: Like what you see in this story? As of 2006

Painted Gingham Dresser

Painted Gingham Dresser

optional) Bucket Paint tray Lint-free cloth Water-base polyurethane *To make a notched squeegee to create a combing tool for dry. Remove tape. Apply one or two coats of water-base polyurethane to the dresser and drawers, letting it dry thoroughly between

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Candy Cane Wreath

Candy Cane Wreath

Save yourself some calories and use your candy canes to make this sweet holiday wreath.

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finish coat to seal it. And for this, I used a spray polyurethane . And this helps so that the candy canes don't get real sticky to the touch, but also the colors will run if it gets a little humid. So once you've sprayed your polyurethane on for a little finishing touch, I'm adding some little Christmas ornaments. Use the little red balls here. With a little hot

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Making a New Metal Screen Sash

Making a New Metal Screen Sash

storm sashes. Contact manufacturers for parts as needed. Materials Screening and glass as needed, exterior wood glue or polyurethane glue, dowels, finish nails Buy a screen frame kit from a hardware store or home center. Use a hacksaw to cut the pieces

Staining and Varnishing Trim

Staining and Varnishing Trim

to remove excess. This also forces the stain's pigment into the grain, enhancing contrast. Stir, don't shake, the polyurethane (or any varnish). For the smoothest application, use a disposable foam brush and work across the grain to fill the pores

Painted Floor Ideas for the Kitchen

Painted Floor Ideas for the Kitchen

cloth. Seal the painted diamonds with polyurethane so they'll match the glossiness of has dried, apply two coats of clear polyurethane to seal the finish. You'll need painted surface with several coats of polyurethane . Put color and pattern underfoot with

How To: Quick Refreshes Using Paint

How To: Quick Refreshes Using Paint

seal and protect the design with clear polyurethane . Spray paint always makes for a smooth paint dries, coat the surface with polyurethane to add a uniform sheen. Tape preshrunk durability, spray the painted blocks with polyurethane . Apply caulk to fill gaps between

Painting and Staining Baseboards

Painting and Staining Baseboards

wood filler, mineral spirits or paint thinner, paint, stain, clear polyurethane or varnish For a silky smooth polyurethane finish, let the first coat of polyurethane dry thoroughly. Then lightly buff the surface with #0000 steel wool

Bathroom Wall and Floor Ideas

Bathroom Wall and Floor Ideas

than that of wall paint. Seal with polyurethane . A decorative paint treatment like the colors. A coat of water-based polyurethane makes the walls washable. Limestone water or condensation, seal them with polyurethane . Marble tiles in pale beige and yellow

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