So I've read the previous questions on bath tub refinishing, the most recent of which, according to what I found, was two years ago. We have a fiberglass tub/enclosure that was put in when the house was framed 24 years ago. It's showing its age. [more inside]
posted by Medieval Maven on Jul 10, 2009 - 4 answers

We're finishing an attic to use as a living space. Said attic is ~400 sq ft and has sash windows and skylights, and Mr. desjardins is going to put white beadboard paneling around the walls. The floor is old, dark wood in bad shape, but we do not have time/money to sand/refinish. What colors should we paint the paneling and floor? The walls angle in dramatically so I don't want to feel claustrophobic. [more inside]
posted by desjardins on Jun 4, 2009 - 16 answers

I have a rusty metal TV tray I want to refinish somehow -- where I can I find DIY web sites that would tell me how? (My Google-fu has failed me in my own searching.) [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos on May 13, 2009 - 6 answers

Troubleshooting a weekend bathroom remodel: sealing a freshly painted tub and removing stains from said paint. [more inside]
posted by siclik on Apr 20, 2009 - 2 answers

Refinishing/refurbishing my kitchen cabinet doors. How can I apply the polyurethane to get a smooth, even shine? [more inside]
posted by Sublimity on Jul 31, 2008 - 10 answers

How can I refinish my kitchen table so it will look nice again? [more inside]
posted by LoriFLA on Mar 5, 2008 - 10 answers

Any wood floor refinishing experts in the house? I am in the midst of having the floors of a studio apartment refinished. And right now? I am not happy. Does the guy I hired know what he's doing? [more inside]
posted by kimdog on Feb 11, 2008 - 30 answers

Help me restore and properly care for my wooden furniture. [more inside]
posted by fandango_matt on Jan 22, 2008 - 3 answers

Hey there, Torontonian-on-a-budget remodelers and refurbishers! I want to reglaze/refinish and re-tile my bathtub (and install new hardware), and I also want to refinish a dining table and chairs, and also reupholster the chairs' seats. Please refer to me your non-scammer budget-priced reasonably-proficient craftspeople. (Random refinishers from the yellow pages or with those displays in malls all seem pretty sketchy, so i'm looking for referrals for people you've had previous experience with.) [more inside]
posted by Kololo on Jan 2, 2008 - 4 answers

Furniture refinishing: What is the one book that best covers the subject? [more inside]
posted by kuujjuarapik on Nov 4, 2007 - 3 answers

I'm having my hardwood floors refinished by professionals. It will take 3 days and in addition to the sanding they'll be applying 4 layers of polyurethane (no sealer) Does this sound good to you? Did I pick the right guys? [more inside]
posted by Lorna on Jun 10, 2007 - 6 answers

How do I refinish a heavily overwaxed, overused redwood burl table? [more inside]
posted by felix on May 7, 2007 - 13 answers

Hardwood Floor Filter -- How can I spruce up my hardwood floor without a major refinishing project? [more inside]
posted by Mid on Mar 10, 2006 - 7 answers

What are your experiences with bathtub refinishing/reglazing? [more inside]
posted by mcstayinskool on Mar 9, 2006 - 9 answers

RenovationFilter: We just bought an old library out on the great plains. Yes, library. But that's not the point. It's a wonderful, hundred-year-old brick building. The floors are beautiful, straight-grained, old-growth fir. Unfortunately.... [more inside]
posted by dersins on Jun 10, 2005 - 27 answers

I need advice on how to refinish a dining table that is badly damaged. The table is walnut and about 50 years old. The wood is very dry, enough so that the grain is visibly raised, and the finish has been completely gone for years. The stains are dark (including one large spot stained by persimmons). [more inside]
posted by cali on Mar 19, 2005 - 6 answers

RefinishingFilter: I am refinishing a vintage maple piece by hand, and am considering using gel stain. Has anyone here tried this combination of wood and finish? What did you use as a sealant? (I've never refinished maple, nor do I have experience with gel stain.) Success stories, product recommendations and do's/don'ts are welcome.
posted by MonkeyToes on Nov 21, 2004 - 14 answers

Anyone know anything about refinishing hardwood floors? I discovered really nice hardwood under the ugly tile that covers the floors of my house, but there's a few areas where spills seeped through, and the wood has bleached out. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by notsnot on Dec 13, 2003 - 17 answers