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Stain fibreglass door darker.

February 14, 2010

I have a new fiberglass front door, mahogany wood grain look, I want it darker. Can I stain it darker right over the existing color?

Best way to paint raw maple cabinets.

February 14, 2010

I have washed maple kitchen cabinets that were in great condition except the finish was flaking off. I sanded the cabinets down to the bare wood. I want an old world look, so I want to paint and glaze them. What kind of primer, paint, glaze, top coat should I

Touching up rolled surface with a brush.

February 14, 2010

When I touched up a rolled surface with a brush you can tell where the touch up was done. This is on a newly painted wall and the brushed area shows up shinier than the brushed area. How can I stop this from happening again. Also how can I fix