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How do I maintain the satin/wood tone finish on my piano or furniture?

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Wood finishing materials have evolved dramatically in the past fifty years. Originally finishing materials were made of varnish or rubbing oils until roughly the 1940’s. The next generation of materials used was lacquer. In the mid 70’s to early 80’s, finishes became environmentally driven to water base. This history can be used as a guideline to determine what finishing material was used and the suitable polish to be used.
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How do I maintain the satin ebony finish on my piano or furniture?

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Satin Ebony finishes have evolved through the years. They have gone from varnish to lacquer to the latest water based poly finishes. Our approach is to maintain these unique finishes with water-based technology. If your finish is 5 years old or newer, we recommend using our new Cory Satin Polyester Conditioner. For all other satin ebony finishes, we recommend using our Cory Satin Sheen.
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How do I maintain my unfinished or natural wood piano or furniture?

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Cleaning unfinished wood is vitally important to maintaining its original color and beauty. Deep clean unfinished wood with Cory Coconut Wood Cleaner. Apply either Cory Kona Oil or Natural Wood polish liberally. Allow to soak in and buff to sheen.
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How do I maintain the high gloss finish on my piano or furniture?

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Cory High Gloss polish is designed to be used on all high polish finishes regardless of the materials used for finishing. We treat finishes made from lacquer, polyester, and polyurethane the same. with all finishes, the surface has to be clean to be conditioned. Cory Products are special water base formulas designed for safe use on all high polish finishes.
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How Should I Care for My Piano's Wood Finish?

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with any piece of furniture, keeping drinks off finished wood surfaces is a simple rule always to follow. New piano finishes generally require only occasional cleaning with either a dry or damp cotton cloth. Older piano finishes may benefit from an occasional polishing with a good quality polish, but frequent polishing is not recommended.
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Do your wooden jewelry holders have a clear-coat (gloss or satin) finish over the wood stain?

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Our products are not stained...color is the true wood. Older stock has a diluted watco finish, new product is dipped in Weiman LemonOil for Wood, does not clog pores of wood. The Accessory Bar is a Peg Bar, not intended for earrings, only necklace,bracelet, other larger open ended danglings, such as keyrings etc. Hi I am interested in a rack for necklaces -- one that hangs on the wall. The rack is for my daughter whose lease prohibits the drilling of any holes.
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What do I need to do to maintain my piano?

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See our page, Purchasing and Caring For a Piano or Keyboard, for basic tips on piano maintenance and cleaning. You may also want to view our page, Piano Hygiene in the Teaching Studio, for information on methods for cleaning and disinfecting the keyboard of your piano.
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How can I get a glossy finish when the can says "Satin"?

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Most woodstains and varnishes are relatively thin and over time the flatting agents may settle out into fairly solid layers on the bottom of the can. Applying an incompletely stirred mid sheen product often results in a high gloss coating on the timber as a large proportion of the flatting agents are left at the base of the container. To achieve the specified sheen level all of these flatting agents must be distributed evenly throughout the can.
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What is the Satin Finish Sealant?

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It is a two-part urethane finish that is applied over the top of the tiles after they are installed to protect against stains, abrasions, and sunlight. It also seals the tile seams from moisture and gives the floor a beautiful satin finish sheen. The spread rate for one quart of sealant is approximately 125 square feet depending on the thickness of application. A second or third coat may be applied if extra protection is needed. Each coat offers a layer of protection.
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My furniture has teak wood accents. Is there anything special I need to do to maintain them?

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That depends. Teak will naturally weather to a soft grey or patina color over time when exposed to the elements. This process could take up to a year depending on your climate. If you desire this natural finish, do nothing to your patio teak furniture. Applying a teak oil will add to the natural transformation of the weathered look. If you wish to maintain the original color of your teak, apply a commercially available teak wood sealer once a year.
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How do I finish the wood door myself and still maintain the manufacturer's warranty?

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Most manufacturers have a one-year warranty on their wood door products. This warranty is valid, if and only if , the door is completely sealed on all 6 sides. The 6 sides refer to all the edges on each section, not just the front and the back of the door. Refer to manufacturers' warranty for specific details.
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How should I maintain my furniture?

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Objects that are constantly exposed to the elements such as boats and automobiles require systematic maintenance. Treat your outdoor furniture the same way. See our downloadable care instructions: We recommend investing in a pressure washer to clean your furniture. See the following website for information.
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When should UV GUARD Exterior Wood Finish be applied?

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On new homes the two coats of colored stain should be applied immediately after the roof is on, the windows have been installed and the logs cleaned prior to any chinking, if it is a chink style home, to prevent coloring the chinking. The clear top coat and subsequent clear maintenance coats can be applied later.
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How do I maintain the Clear Coat (Plasticoat) finish on my trailer?

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Walbernize is a type of wax that has been used on Airstream Plasticoats since the first trailer was coated. Should be applied two times a year, more if you want. It was first used by Airstream when they were transporting trailers. They applied it to the front of the trailer so that when bugs and dirt got attached to the trailer in transit, they could easily clean the coach when it arrived at the dealer lot.
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How do I maintain the finish?

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Care and maintenance of a fixture resurfaced by Surface Medic is effortless. Due to the nature of the finishes, a mild liquid cleaner, a sponge, and a soft cotton towel is all that is required.
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What is the difference between a Satin finish, a Semi Gloss finish and a High Gloss finish?

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The Satin finish is a matte finish and the easiest to maintain. Because it has a low sheen, it is very forgiving insofar as showing scratches, dents, and wear and tear over time. The Semi Gloss finish has some shine and is a little harder to maintain in that it will show scratches, dents and wear and tear sooner. The High Gloss finish is the hardest to maintain in that it shows everything - dust, dirt, scratches, dents, and wear and tear in general the quickest.
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Piano Maintenance: Why maintain a piano?

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The piano is a highly developed, complicated piece of instrument. It contains about 240 different lengths of highly tensioned wire; in other words, approximately 160 lbs. per note, and a 15% increase in the bass, giving you an overall strain on the piano frame of approximately 18-20 tons of pressure. These lengths of wire make up 85 to 88 notes, spread across the musical range.
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What is Satin Weave?

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Satin Weave is a basic weave, characterized by long floats of yarn on the face of the fabric. The yarns are weaved in such a way that there is no visible interlacing pattern, which gives the fabric a smooth, shiny surface.
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Go To Contents of FAQ Why maintain a piano?

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The piano is a highly developed, complicated piece of equipment. It contains about 240 different lengths of highly tensioned wire. (Approx 160lbs per note and a 15% increase in the bass giving you an overall strain on the frame of 21 tones approx .) These lengths of wire go to make up 85 to 88 notes spread across the musical range. Plus, for each note, there exists a mechanism which in the case of an upright piano contains up to 14 different moving parts.
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Why should I finish my wood?

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Some people wonder why wood should be finished at all. After all, some wooden structures have lasted hundreds of years. This is true, but not all wooden structures will last hundreds of years. Weather and the wood itself can develop rot and deteriorate to the point of collapse. Another thing to consider is appearance. If you think natural wood will retain its color, you are wrong. Sunlight turns all woods yellowish or brownish, then gray.
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Frequently asked questions about MAR-K truck parts
No, MAR-K oak bed wood is grooved, sanded, cut-to-size and ready for you to finish. MAR-K pine bed wood is grooved, planed, cut-to-size and ready for you to sand and finish. For suggestions on how to finish your bed wood click here. Or see our wood finishing tests for information on different finishes.
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Why does it take so long to get my iron or wood furniture?

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While we do keep a good inventory of items in our retail store, it is impossible to predict who will order what. This means that in many cases, your order will have to be hand-forged by the blacksmith just for you! We quote lead times of 4 to 6 weeks because there are many steps involved in getting the product to you before and after its made. However, your order may actually be shipped earlier than our quoted lead times. We will always let you know when it ships.
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Can I request to purchase wood furniture?

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Long term departmental requirements are to be considered first over individual needs. Standards are to be guided by functionality, durability, cost and individual requirements while being mindful of individual roles. Wood furniture is reserved for special needs and environments.
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What do I do to treat scratches on my wood furniture?

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Superficial nicks and scratches that have cut into the finish film, or even cut all the way into the wood underneath, can be camouflaged with color treatment and waxing. Wax sticks in a variety of colors are available from the hardware store. Paste shoe polish applied with a cotton swab can be used to color the exposed wood. If the scratch is just on the top of the finish film and not very deep, a simple buffing with a furniture wax will restore the luster to the finish.
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How do I repair a split in wood furniture?

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You can repair the split by using Epoxy Adhesive and clamping it together. The repair will be stronger than the original wood.
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What kind of wood is your furniture made out of?

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The majority of our furniture is made from Rubber Wood, Fruit Wood (known in many areas as "Malaysian Oak") Our furniture is comparable to items found in High End showrooms and galleries, but without the ridiculous prices.
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Much of the furniture we carry is made of environmentally friendly engineered wood, which is a combination of bonded high-quality hardwood and softwood materials that are applied to high heat and pressure. The result is dense, strong and durable boards.
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Are there any plans to produce these guitars with a satin finish?

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Stressful doesn't even begin to describe working on the original. Even with a simple job, the thought of a screwdriver slipping and putting a big gouge down the middle of the body, does not bear thinking about. I read that Brian uses light gauge strings in his guitar. That makes me wonder that the Brian May Guitar I just bought (dream come true) fits better with the 0.9's it comes with but is it mandatory? I'm actually used to 0.10's. No problem using 10's.
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