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The 9 Best Hardwood Floor Polish in the US

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  Originally published on usvintagewood.com You simply can’t go wrong with wood flooring. All types of hardwood have this classic, earthy aesthetic to them and can certainly fit in any setting. And we all know that it takes a great amount of care and maintenance to maintain those awesome aesthetics. So be it solid, engineered, or reclaimed, you should polish your hardwood floor regularly to keep it in top shape. Polishes and wood floor cleaners are a great way to remove scratch marks and other abrasions while giving your hardwood a glossy finish. Here are the nine best hardwood floor polish in the US. 1. Bona Hardwood Floor Polish – High Gloss Bona’s reputation precedes itself in the hardwood floor care industry. This company has been around since 1919, so you could say it’s more than a well-established brand. Their high gloss hardwood floor polish is no joke either. Bona Hardwood Floor Polish is specially formulated to protect your hardwood floor from the regular wear and tear. It doe
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What NOT To Do When Bleaching Wood Floors

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  What NOT To Do When Bleaching Wood Floors Originally Published on usvintagewood.com Wooden floors look nice when they’re new. But over the years, all kinds of stuff gets poured onto your floor – from water to cola and even urine. This causes dark and unsightly stains to tamper with what once was pristine wood. Hence, the need for bleaching. In general, bleaching wood floors are easy to DIY. And in case you’re wondering, yes, it’s safe to apply bleach on wood.  Unless  it’s exotic wood like Brazilian cherry and mahogany. However, you’ll be working with harsh chemicals like oxalic acid and chlorine. If you’re not careful, you could end up with burns and scalds. So if you’re planning to bleach your wooden floor, here are some cautionary advice for you: 1. Don’t Forget to Remove Protective Sealants To effectively bleach any wooden structure, the bleach must penetrate the wood. But if there are still protective sealants left on the wood’s surface, you’ll just be wasting money. The sealant
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What’s The Difference Between Wood Putty and Wood Filler?

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  It’s not uncommon for woodworkers to deal with minor to more apparent imperfections in their wood pieces. Rotting, cracking, and scratching all pose problems to wooden surfaces, and it wouldn’t make much sense to replace entire furniture or installations just because of problematic portions. This especially rings true for DIY woodworkers who are particularly prone to making errors. But don’t fret; you won’t need to scrap what you’re working on because wood fillers and wood putty exist. These two are integral products in solving cosmetic blemishes and imperfections on wood. Wood fillers and wood putty are equally well-known for their ability to patch wood up, so much so that they are used interchangeably. However, they are not the same; likewise, their uses and applications differ as well. This article will cover the primary differences between wood fillers and wood putty and when you should be using one over the other. Wood Putty Wood putty is often referred to as “plastic wood,” and
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How to Plan the Best Kitchen Design Layout For You

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For the modern home, a kitchen has become so much more than just a place to prepare food. So whether you’re renovating or building a new home, planning the kitchen design layout can be stressful.  For one, the ideal kitchen varies for everyone. Besides personal preference, there are a lot of factors that go into planning your kitchen space. Not to mention the thousands of design “inspo” on Pinterest which, sometimes, only adds to the confusion. This is why most people leave the job to professionals. But if you want to do it DIY, here are some things you need to know about planning the best kitchen design layout for you. Basic Kitchen Layouts There might be thousands of kitchen designs you can choose from. But when it comes to layout, there are only 6 basic types: 1. One Wall Kitchen Perfect for small spaces, this layout has the entire kitchen against a single wall. The storage cabinets hang atop the cooking station and the kitchen sink. This technique utilizes storage space without sac
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Concrete vs. Cement: What’s The Difference?

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Two terms in construction that people often mix up are concrete and cement. Most people believe these two things are the same – the material with which we build buildings and floors. However, this is a common misconception; cement is actually a crucial component to concrete, but not vice versa. In this article, we’ll look at concrete vs. cement to understand their fundamental differences. What is cement? Since we mentioned that cement is a component of concrete, I think it’s fitting to define cement first. Cement is a binding agent that is heavily utilized in most, if not all, construction projects. The most common cement you can expect to find is Portland cement, which is not actually its brand. Portland cement comes in a dry powdery form before it is mixed with water and can be used to stick building materials together. But how is it cement made? How it’s made It starts with extracting  limestone  and other primary materials at a quarry through blasting. Cement manufacturing creates
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