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Instructions for the General Store #GS
Q: How can I prevent glue from getting on the floor after I squeeze a joint tight?
A: Do not skimp on the glue... a little squeezing out tells you that there's enough glue in the joint. Clean up the squeez-
ings with a damp rag followed by a dry rag, and the little bit that remains down in the scoring will shrink back as it dries,
and will not be visible.
This issue is one of the reasons it is important to pre-finish the floors before assembly. I know, the finish tries to bead up
when you first put it on and it is 'paint-can-runny', but just keep rubbing it out as it loses it's excess moisture and starts
to get tacky, and that first coat will eventually behave itself and lay down properly. I like to do the first-coat-rub-out with
a crumple of brown paper bag so I can rub vigorously and 'de-shine' the print flooring, but other builders report success
with just brushing and brushing until the moisture level gets right. After the finish is dry, do a very light de-shine with a
non-woven abrasive pad (like 'Scotch Brite", the green pad you use in the kitchen for stainless steel pots... a used one is
just right), and then put on a second coat of finish.
Finish the Floors: The floors need finishing to protect them
from damage by tape being removed, by paint or glue, or by
normal wear-and-tear during assembly. Wipe off the first coat
and, when it is dry, de-shine the surface with a non-woven
pad (also called "synthetic steel wool") or a crumple of brown
paper bag; then apply more coats.
A: Glue and tape the Back to the Floor, lined up on the edges;
the back overlaps the floor.
Back
Step 1A
Tape
Floor
Taping:
have length enough to stretch the tape on both sides of the
joint... then rub the tape down for good adhesion.
B: Glue and tape the Sides to the Back/Floor - The Sides line
up with the Back up-and-down, and stick out in front
Side
Back
Lines up
Tape
Illustration #1
Side
Step 1B
Use enough tape so you can stick it down and still
Floor
Use enough glue so some squeezes out of every joint.
Keep a damp rag and a dry rag handy to clean up excess.
1
/
".
8
Side
The Sides stick out
1
/
" in front
8
Side
Floor
Back
Let the glue dry
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