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Can u paint on top of spray paint?

Can u paint on top of spray paint? Yes – you can paint over spray paint as long as it is completely dry, not just to the touch but really dried and cured. You need to sand the finish lightly with 100 grit sandpaper to provide something for the new paint to grab onto. What do you spray on top of paint? That being said, if you spray paint something and want to make it really glossy, you can spray a clear gloss topcoat on it to achieve the look. Spray a gloss topcoat or any other spray topcoat on...

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Should there be small gaps in new hardwood floor?

Should there be small gaps in new hardwood floor? Gaps in wood floors are normal and occur when the wood loses its moisture content. Often gapping can result with flooring installed during periods of higher humidity. Months later, usually during the heating season, those gaps start to show up. The good news is that they usually close back up. How do you fill gaps in engineered hardwood floors? Use Wood Putty Wood putty is also referred to as plastic wood and works just like the wood filling paste. It's slightly thicker than a paste and can be used to fill...

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How do you fix a gap between drywall and ceiling?

How do you fix a gap between drywall and ceiling? How to fill a gap between drywall and ceilingStep 1: Mesh drywall tape. Start by placing a strip of fiberglass mesh drywall tape over the gap so that the top edge of the tape is flush against the ceiling.Step 2: Apply joint compound. Step 3: Paper tape. Step 4: More mud. Step 5: Let the mud dry. Step 6: Sand. Step 7: Paint. How do you fill large gaps in plasterboard? Work some Bonding Coat Plaster onto edges - just a thin smear and fill as much of the gap...

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How do I reset my Maytag plus refrigerator?

How do I reset my Maytag plus refrigerator? To reset the CHANGE FILTER indicator light, press and hold the LOCK and LIGHT keypads until the CHANGE FILTER light blinks (approximately 3 seconds). The control for the light is now reset for another 12 months or 416 gallons of use. Is the Maytag side by side refrigerator not cooling? Just to get our terminology straight, a Maytag side by by side refrigerator not cooling is the same thing as a Maytag french door refrigerator not cooling. They also call it a “dual cool” refrigerator, but there’s nothing cool about a Maytag...

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What is the easiest sink material to keep clean?

What is the easiest sink material to keep clean? What is the best kitchen sink to keep clean? Stainless steel sinks are the easiest to keep clean. Stainless steel is non-porous, so they are resistant to stains and do not hold on to food debris. They are also easy to clean and sterilize – which explains their extensive use in hospitals and other medical facilities. Is it hard to keep a white sink clean? White sinks are very popular in kitchen design, but can be a little trickier to keep clean than stainless steel sinks. With a few household ingredients,...

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How do I repair a damaged column?

How do I repair a damaged column? Columns may be repaired by using one or more of the following methods:Encasement or enlargement of the column cross section (jacketing).Cathodic protection to stop reinforcing steel corrosion.Re-alkalization of the reinforcing steel to stop corrosion.Chloride extraction to retard the reinforcing steel corrosion. How do you strengthen an existing column? Three principal techniques are available for strengthening RC columns: concrete jacketing, steel jacketing, and composite jacketing (FRP) [1]. The susceptibility of existing buildings to structural damages largely depends on the quality of the design, detailing, and construction. How do you reinforce an existing concrete column?...

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How long does a roof last on a modular home?

How long does a roof last on a modular home? The average shingle roof last about 13 years or so, depending on the environment. The benefit is it costs less to install, and may look prettier, than say, a steel roof which may last 40+ years, but has a higher upfront cost of installation. Do modular homes depreciate over time? Modular homes appraise the same as their on-site built counterparts do; they do not depreciate in value. Modular homes are faster to build than 100% site-built homes. Home loans for modular homes are the same as site-built homes. Insurance premiums...

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What is the name of the Southwest desert?

What is the name of the Southwest desert? Sonoran Desert The Sonoran Desert makes up the southwestern portion of the Southwest; most of the desert lies in Mexico, but its United States component lies on the southeastern border of California, and the western 2/3 of southern Arizona. What are the 4 deserts in the Southwest? There are four true deserts in the US (see map below); Great Basin, Mojave, Sonoran and Chihuahuan, all conforming to the basic definition of a desert as being a place of very low rainfall and restricted plant life. What states are in the Desert Southwest?...

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Do house foundations need rebar?

Do house foundations need rebar? Poured concrete foundations also require reinforcing steel if you want the walls to resist the horizontal forces of wet soil. Another key point to remember is that foundation walls buried in the ground are nothing more than retaining walls. They stop the soil from cascading into your basement. How do you calculate rebar required? To determine the total linear rebar footage required, multiply the number of rebar you calculated for each side by the length measurement. Add those numbers together for the total number of linear feet of rebar you'll need. What is the standard...

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How do you address a letter to a woman and a gentleman?

How do you address a letter to a woman and a gentleman? If the letter is written to several people, such as a company or an organisation, without addressing a specific person, the subsequent forms are typical:“Dear Sirs” more commonly used in British English.“Gentlemen” “Ladies” “Ladies and Gentlemen” or “Gentlemen and Ladies” “To Whom It May Concern” Can you start a letter with Dear ladies and gentlemen? Dear Sirs and Madams (or Mesdames) and Ladies and Gentlemen exhibit the same problems. To whom it may concern suggests that you either don't know to whom you're sending the letter or don't...