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It depends on the location of the wood and its use.
For outdoor use, such as wooden Fencing a wood preserve (aka wood stain or oil) will protect the wood for a good few years. Many are oil based.
In the UK well known brands such as Ronseal and Cuprinol are widely available and can be painted onto the surface of the wood.
For indoor use, such as wooden doors, standard wood paint goes some way to
protecting the surface from bumps and scraps.
For more intensive use, such as a wooden table top there are various protectors available ranging from simple polish to PVC cloths or rigid table toppers.
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What is the process of laminating wood?
If you take a thin sheet of wood, coat the top with glue, put another thin sheet of wood on top of the first one and apply pressure onto the sheets of wood so that they are squashed together then you have created laminated wood
How do you build a device that would protect an egg?
put bubblewrap around it
What is methods of piling?
I like to arrange all of the wood facing in the same direction. I usually pile the larger pieces of wood at the bottom, then pile the smaller pieces neatly and uniformly at the top of the pile. I like to pile the wood against a fence. Don't pile the wood against your house, because it will attract termites. It is better to have to repair a few fence posts than to get termites into your house. Put a tarp over the wood to keep it dry, and put a few pieces of wood over the tarp to keep the wind from blowing it away.
What can you put on a second story floor to waterproof the floor?
Wood water sealant or a good coat of paint that fills all the cracks. Don't forget to caulk the edges to keep water from running into the walls. Waterproofing may not protect again serious spills or overflows but could minimize ceiling damage on the first floor after a small leak.
Why should you wear goggles when using machienes?
YES!!! Particularly if they are wood or metal cutting machines.
What should I use to prevent scuffs on my wood flooring?
Put a high quality stain or varnish to protect your wood flooring from scuffs and scratches.
How can I protect wood patio furniture from winter conditions?
The best way to protect your wood patio furniture from the winter conditions is to bring it in a put it in the basement with covering. You can also cover it up outside with a good tarp.
How do you protect a wood sculpture outside?
Protecting a wood sculpture when it is outside is pretty simple. The wood can be treated with a wood stain which helps protect the wood and prevent rotting.
What is Wood Buffalo National Park trying to protect?
Wood Bison
What are five ways to protect the supply of wood?
you can reduce the amount of wood we use
Should you protect or exploit the amazon rainforest?
yes you should protect it MOSTLY but never the less we do need wood so: protect mostly but cut SOME but not all the trees for wood
What paints can you put on wood?
well i know you can put wood paint and Lowe's has certain wood paints
How we protect honey bee?
have a bee house out of wood
How does a woodchuck protect themslev?
They chuck wood. have heard the rhyme How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood
What can you put on metal to protect it?
a coat to protect it from rain
What can I do to protect the wood siding on my home?
The best way to protect wood siding is through maintenance. This means you need to prime, paint, and seal each year to prolong the life of your siding.
How can you protect wood from getting damaged?
Treat it with wood preserver, Paint it, Keep it under cover and off the ground.
