Tag: finish
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Wabi-Sabi Finish Debuts for Coastal-Gray Wood Cladding
News about a new cladding finish from Nakamoto Forestry The Silver Weathering Stain—now available for their Gendai® yakisugi and unburned sugi wood cladding products—is specially formulated to weather from a bright silver to a soft, coastal gray. Images Courtesy of: Nakamoto Forestry The Silver Weathering Stain was created in response to architects and designers looking for a gray…
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Sundt, Jacobs, HDR finish $597M California wastewater plant
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Contractors are racing to replace aging water infrastructure across the country with newer systems, especially as a number of facilities face growing threats from climate change and forever chemicals. In California, a team led by Sundt Construction,…
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Sundt, Jacobs, HDR finish $597M California wastewater plant
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Contractors are racing to replace aging water infrastructure across the country with newer systems, especially as a number of facilities face growing threats from climate change and forever chemicals. In California, a team led by Sundt Construction,…
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Matte, Satin, or Gloss? A Guide to Choosing the Right Paint Finish
When it comes to painting your home, choosing the right color is only half the story. The finish or sheen of your paint plays a critical role in how the final product looks, feels, and performs over time. From dramatic matte to radiant gloss, understanding the differences between paint finishes can help homeowners and designers…
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Painting varnished wood: Tips for a smooth, long-lasting finish
Painting over varnished wood is a quick, simple and cost-effective way to restore wood. It can bring a new aesthetic, hide unwanted imperfections and give it a new lease of life. A new splash of colour can make it blend with your latest design ideas without spending big. However, you need to ensure you get…
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How to Cut and Seam Artificial Turf for a Smooth Finish
Thinking about installing artificial grass? It looks amazing, saves water, and is super low-maintenance. But to really make it look like real grass, you’ve got to cut and join it just right. Cutting and seaming turf isn’t as hard as it sounds. With the right tools and a few smart tips, you can make…
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Nichiha Two-Piece Trim Speeds Installs with Flawless Finish
Nichiha USA introduces the industry’s first in-house two-piece metal trim system, perfectly color matched to the broadest range of fiber cement textures and colors for a seamless, flawless finish with single-source fulfillment. The simplified, snap-fit installation design eliminates the need for skilled detailing and ensures perfect alignment—no caulk, no gaps, no visible fasteners—done in a snap.…
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What is Stucco plastering? Discover its benefits for a durable wall finish
If you want to know what stucco plastering is, then you’ve come to the right place. Here we run through common questions and give you the answers you need to decide if it’s a good choice for your home. As you might have guessed, thanks to its name, stucco is a type of plaster, and…
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Tiling an uneven wall to get a smooth professional finish
No one wants wonky tiles and raised edges spoiling a beautiful-looking bathroom or kitchen wall. To prevent this, you need to start from the right place. Here, we examine a selection of smart solutions for tiling an uneven wall, some of which are quicker, simpler, and less expensive than others. The current state of the…
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How to repair peeling paint for a quick makeover and a fresh new finish
Peeling paint is annoying; it can spoil what was once a smart-looking surface. But the good news is that it should be swift and straightforward to fix. Repairing peeling paint can quickly transform an area without the hassle of undertaking a full, all-out paint project, unless you prefer to, of course. There’s generally a good…