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Molding, in this case, is a piece of material used to mask transitions between walls, ceilings and other surfaces. However, molding is often used for decorative purposes as well. Moldings have been traditionally made with solid wood, but modern advances have made it possible to construct them from plaster, reformed wood and plastic. Moldings in [...]

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Traditionally seen on Roman architecture (and buildings modeled after that style) and other types of interior-decorating applications, dentil molding is no longer limited to buildings. The word dentil is derived from the Latin dens, which means a tooth. Classically speaking, dentils are a repeating architectural ornament in which small blocks are repeated. The earliest instance [...]

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The Windsor chair hailed from the United Kingdom hundreds of years ago and is still in popular production today. However, the term Windsor can be confusing because the primary production center for these chairs was High Wycombe, England. A Windsor chair is constructed with a solid wooden seat with the legs and back fixed into [...]

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There seems to be a different type of table for the number of days in a year. While that may be a slight exaggeration, the sofa table is just one of many, many kinds. Contrary to the name, a sofa table is not exactly what it sounds like. One might think it would be the [...]

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Chip core is one of those materials you’ve more than likely come across at some point or another, even if you didn’t realize it. More commonly known as chipboard, this is a hard material derived from pressed wood chips bound with a synthetic resin. And it is everywhere. Why? Because it’s cheap. This is not [...]

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As we continue our series on the various types of flooring available, today’s focus will be hardwood flooring. Our previous flooring article, Flooring – Carpet, covered some of the benefits of this popular flooring option. Hardwood floors have been around for a long time. We’re talking ages, here. Some wood floors were dated back to [...]

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How you finish furniture has everything to do with how it will ultimately look as well as how long it will last. Naturally, some finishes are more durable than others while some provide more of an elegant luster to the furniture. The best finish for you will ultimately depend on who will be using it [...]

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Don’t throw that old furniture out just yet. Even if it does seem tired, old-fashioned and feels like you’ve had it forever. Have you considered reupholstering the furniture? Try not to dismiss the idea too quickly without giving it some serious thought. Sure, it can seem counter-intuitive to spend money on something you were just [...]

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Whether you’re a die-hard do-it-yourselfer or just purchased unfinished furniture that you’re planning to modify to your exact preference, finishing furniture can provide the ultimate satisfaction. Determining which finish is the best to cap off all of your hard work is an important decision which ultimately depends on how durable you want the finish to [...]

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Lacquer is an age-old, almost ancient finishing material. It’s a varnish that has origins in artistic applications. Asian cultures were the first to truly cultivate and maximize lacquer’s potential. What resulted from the years of tinkering with the material was lacquerware, an ornate way of decorating and protecting wood furnishings and accent items. Decorative lacquerware [...]

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