Battery acid leaked onto my oak wood floor and now it has a circular imprint of a flashlight. I tried sanding, then wood polish. What now?

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Advice from a professional suggests a couple problems that make this a difficult situation to reverse. First, the depth to which the acid burned is critical. If it’s down to the wood, then, in most cases, sanding down completely and refinishing is necessary. Read More

On Cherry or Reddish wood surfaces should you use Trade Secret Dark Scratch Remover full strength or should you mix the light and dark remover half and half?

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Because there is so much tone variety in all species of stained wood, it’s hard to say without seeing the piece, but a general rule of thumb is most Cherry tones tend to get the best results with dark scratch remover. In questionable cases, the light scratch remover can be used on darker surfaces and » Read More

What causes overlapping marks?

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When water based stains dry very quickly overlapping marks may occur.  Overlapping marks may also present themselves when applying the second stain coat.  Saman Stains have been specifically formulated to prevent these overlapping marks from occurring. Read More

How does Saman Stain prevent overlapping marks?

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Saman water based wood stain can reactivate itself when you apply a second coat.  The first coat re-wets itself and provides you the same effect and even wood penetration you got initially. Read More

How many coats does Saman Stain need?

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Saman’s uniquely formulated coalescent ensures that you only need to apply one coat. Read More

Should wood conditioner be applied on soft woods before applying Saman Stain?

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Saman is the only water base stain on the market (that we know of) that does not need any conditioner.  Most water based stains require wood conditioner to prevent overlapping marks from occurring, but not Saman. Read More

How do I get a Saman Stain Color chart?

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Go here and request a printed copy. Be sure to include your complete postal mailing address and mention Saman Stain. Read More

From what type of material are your Tarps made?

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It is a Canvas texture similar to that of old style army tents. It has a chemical on it for flame retardants and water repellency. It’s coated with an oily residue and often smells of oil when you first open it. The color is Drab Green. Read More

What type of cloth is recommended for image projection?

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Blackout fabric is an excellent choice when projecting images in a gymnasium or auditorium type atmosphere. Blackout fabric consists of a white material that has a thin layer of black in-between. This gives you a solid background for image projection. Read More

How to use Lift Off #4 Spray Paint Graffiti Remover on porous surfaces?

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Apply product, let sit for approx. 3 minutes, agitate with brush, rinse off. Read More

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