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So, what are the different coatings you’ll see, and what should they be used for?  There are generally three types of coating options available: open, semi-open...
When it comes to sanding, apart from tearing and other breakage, there are two main reasons for changing your belt, disc, sheet or sponge: either, the product...
Let’s get back to basics and discuss one of the most frustrating problems we face in sanding: loading.  Well, when you move the sandpaper over your...
Is producing a high quality paint job possible with Dollar Store supplies possible? Â Recently, I went out to my local Dollar Store to see what paint...
Spraying Doors Hanging  Is it possible to spray a door without removing the door from the jamb and without removing the hardware? The answer is, yes,...
Whenever I’m painting the trim on a house, a lot of the questions I hear have to do with the drip metal and whether or not it...