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Is it safe to use outdoor stain indoors?

May 20, 2016

I had a pine entertainment center built in my living room. It will not be subjected to much wear and tear. I purchased Olympic Maximum solid stain to finish it. I have used solid stain in the past and found it easy to work with. My question is after much

I mistakenly painted our deck. What can I do?

May 19, 2016

I mistakenly painted our deck. I didn’t know it was originally stained. Now the paint is coming off and ends up in the house. What can I do?

At what point does a NEW paint become OLD paint?

May 15, 2016

At what point does a NEW, semi-gloss, latex paint become an OLD paint finish? Another words, when painting over old paint, it’s recommended to cut the old sheen so the new paint will stick. Most manufacturers recommend waiting on a second coat for 4 hours. If it’s been 12-20 hours