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  • This is "Magna-Tac", a clear, solvent based, fabric glue. I have used many brands with good results. The notched tool has square notches - I use the 1/16" side
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  • A nice bead about every 3/4
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  • Work quickly (you do have time to do the work, but not time to grab a sandwich along the way)
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  • The notched trowel does the metering and spreading. I am holding it at 45 degrees
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  • The notched trowel leaves just enough glue for good adhesion but no globs that will squish up between the boards
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  • Lay out the flooring
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  • Smoosh it around and press it down
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  • An extra press at the edges and corners
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  • Take off the tape. I am pulling the tape slowly and at right angles to the way it's stuck down - and my fingers holding the tape are touching the floor. This low angle helps keep the tape from leaving residue behind, or from taking the color off the floor
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  • Now I can give it a good rub with something smooth and straight... forward and back, side to side until it's smooth and no longer bouncy
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  • after 10 minutes or so, I can put on a topcoat of acrylic urethane
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  • I never leave the topcoat thick... it takes away the feel of wood floor and leaves too much shine (always a detraction in a vignette)
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