We're expecting in late November, and we just received a very nice, slightly used crib from my cousin. Before giving it to us, my aunt and uncle gave it a fresh coat of paint, but the top layer chips off a bit too easily for my liking. The last thing I want is for our baby to get a mouthful of paint chips when he's big enough to pull himself up and chew on the rail. What kind of coating can I put on the crib to ensure a hard, baby-safe finish?
posted by bjork24 on Sep 7, 2009 - 8 answers

I want to have 2 bedroom hardwood floors refinished. My wife is about 14 weeks pregnant. Is it safe for her to be in the house with the polyurethane fumes from the floor finish? [more inside]
posted by bingwah on Jul 14, 2009 - 20 answers

Will clear finish/gloss still work in the cold? [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama on Dec 9, 2008 - 5 answers

My car's paint is wearing off. I don't care about the cosmetic impact, but I'm worried about rust. What can I do myself (or have done cheaply) that will prevent further damage? [more inside]
posted by chrisamiller on Oct 7, 2007 - 12 answers

Can you actually refinish a laminate countertop with Rustoleum Stoneffects, or a similar product, and get an attractive and durable result? [more inside]
posted by maudlin on Aug 31, 2007 - 12 answers

I want to paint a pair of skis. What kind of paint should I use, and what kind of top coat should I cover the paint with? [more inside]
posted by Mars Saxman on Feb 6, 2007 - 2 answers

Help me find a book I’ll actually finish! [more inside]
posted by ORthey on Nov 3, 2006 - 39 answers

I need some help finding a good finish (and some help/advice applying it) for a solid, unfinished wood chair I got from Ikea. The catch is that I would like it to match a table I bought at the time. [more inside]
posted by MikeKD on Sep 2, 2006 - 4 answers

In a rush I used a vintage wood desktop as an ironing board. Smart. My new super-powered iron seems to have caused the finish to smear and/or partially decompose into a chalky wax resin. How do I remove and repair?
posted by jeffmacintyre on Apr 22, 2006 - 3 answers

How do you know when a relationship is over? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 31, 2005 - 10 answers

Protecting Powerbook finish (paint). I recently purchased a Powerbook, and am somewhat dismayed at how easily the outside scratches, despite my attempts to protect it Powerbook even while I use it. [more inside]
posted by ParisParamus on Jul 15, 2005 - 5 answers

I am looking for a higher resolution version of this picture of the photo-finish in saturday's 8th stage of the Tour de France. [more inside]
posted by TinTitan on Jul 11, 2005 - 8 answers

Looking for input on finishing new interior replacement windows. [more inside]
posted by jalexei on May 20, 2005 - 1 answer