Problem is its just combining with whatever is already on the surface layer of the wood, not removing or really covering it up.So, you probably didn't want to hear the obvious answer because it’s the most labor intensive and incredibly messy; sanding.

Lionel Barber, the Editor of the Financial Times, seems to have mixed feelings about the true effects of new banking regulations.

Bill Gulley I've learned that at least in my market the the more complex and messy a deal is the more likely there is to be some opportunity.

Relatively easy to install, even I could do it (if I could find the wire strippers in our messy garage).

NA Beard Could you tell me more about why your painted functional fireplace was a mess? I

I suppose you don't get a lot of repeat customers with a messy apartment.

I am not familiar with what is involved in updating electrical, except what I have read that says it is messy and expensive and that it makes sense to do other renovating at the same time.  

Cleaning up after a mess is made is helpful, but making sure no mess is made in the first place is even better.6.

Met with realtor, showed messy home - myself, wife, 2 kids - stuff jammed everywhere.  

I hoping the best for you, but I don't know what you'll be doing there and you wouldn't want to leave a messy paper trail back here if things didn't go as planned over there.