Family Handyman
Label remover trick#
Here’s a slick way to remove those pesky labels from boards and plywood. Heat the label with a hair dryer and peel it off with a putty knife or sharp chisel. Go slow and tug gently and it’ll come off in one piece and leave no scraps behind to tease away. Even though the spot will look clean, there will be a little adhesive left on the wood, and the label footprint will reappear the second you put a finish over it. So rub the spot with acetone and sand lightly to remove it completely. What a handy label remover! Thanks to Kurt Blankholm for this hot tip. Find out another great label remover with a can of WD-40.
Wood Finishing Techniques: Hand-Sand the Curves#
Wood Finishing Techniques: Sand Without Scratches#
Wood Finishing Techniques: Test Stains Thoroughly!#
Wood Finishing Techniques: Test Clear Finishes, Too#
Wood Finishing Techniques: Sand With the Grain#
Wood Finishing Techniques: Inspect Before You Stain#
Wood Finishing Techniques: Consider a Wood Conditioner#
Wood Finishing Techniques: Renew Woodwork Without Refinishing#
Wood Finishing Techniques: Better Brushes are the Key#
Wood Finishing Techniques: Leave Mistakes Alone (Usually)#
Wipe Instead of Brush#
Use a Pad on Large Areas#
Spray on the Final Coat#
Don’t Sand Through the Stain#
Sand Curves With a Pad#
Sand Fine Surfaces With Wet/Dry Sandpaper#
Three-Stage Brush-Cleaning System#
Scrape Paint Faster#
Work Faster With Pyramids#
Trim-Painting Shortcut#
Hiding Flaws#
Clean Dirty, Greasy, Gummy Surfaces#
Patch Gouges#
Wipe Away Scratches and Recoat the Surface#
