Coatings and finishes are composed of film-forming resins, pigments, solvents, and additives.1 Although their existence predates plastics by several millennia, it is important to note that the resins ...
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The 6 Best Wipe-On Wood Finishes
It’s easy to apply and maintain, and delivers a soft, satin finish that brings out the natural grain and color of the wood.
Amicoat has developed a peptide-based antimicrobial coating (AMC) technology with activity against a broad range of pathogens. It can be applied to medical devices to reduce the incidence and ...
The more time you spent perfecting the surface and applying the coating, the longer it lasted. Does this rule still apply after more than 18 months of development? We applied 23 products to a ...
“A high-gloss finish reflects light in rich and interesting ways,” Kristin Tarsi says. “It can be used to contrast with a matte finish nearby, or it can be used to draw attention to a partic ...
It turns out that these actions are not attractive traits for anyone. Hands down, studies find that nice men finish first in relationships. Nice men were more likely to be chosen by women ...
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What to Know About Wood Stains and Finishes
Almost always formulated with a linseed oil carrier, interior oil-based stains form a thick, deeply penetrating finish. They ...
Progressive governance in Chicago is going so badly—and is so nakedly putting the interests of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s allies above the interests of Chicago families—that even some ...
My new mantra is Focus and Finish. I frequently say these three words out loud to remind myself to focus on getting the job done. As Peter Drucker said, “Time is the scarcest resource ...
The more you know, the further you go. Knowledge equals speed as contestants battle it out to reach the finish line first. Action-packed quiz fun with Roman Kemp and Sarah Greene.