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Is a long-lasting material used for glazing wood or metal sash. It remains semi-elastic under a smooth, firm, wrinkle-free film that forms when...

Interior latex paint that is ready to use, with no mixing of additional glazes required. For use on walls, ceilings, furniture and...

Fills the open grain and pores on hardwoods like oak, ash and mahogany. Designed to achieve a flat surface on work surface before top coating...

Tool used to achieve striated effect, which involves covering a wall with regular paint, applying a glaze and then running the comb through the...

Used in marbling technique, in which a base layer of white or color is dabbed on with a damp sponge, and then a second glaze of a different color...

Aids in removal of paint and varnish, as well as flooring, adhesives and frozen nuts and bolts. Either comes in one setting (generally 750...

Is used to scrape old wallpaper off walls and peeling paint from work surfaces. Blade is removable for replacement and is secured with...

Also called Super Glue (cyanoacrylates), this glue creates a strong, instant bond with a small amount of glue. Regular cyanoacrylates will bond...

Is available in latex and oil-based formulations in different gloss levels such as flat, satin, eggshell, semi-gloss and high-gloss. Interior...

Is available in clear or colored formulations and has a fast-drying finish. Work fast with lacquers. Also you may try a 50/50 mixture of...

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