Matching A Wood Floor Stain Color to Existing Wood and Trim Work

Dear Rob: I am having difficulty deciding on a color of wood flooring for my living room. My wood trim is poplar stained a fruitwood color with a vaulted ceiling and front wall which is also wood and stained a similar color. The front wall is mostly windows so there is a lot of light coming in the room. I tend to think everything should match but am afraid it might look like too much wood and be boring. Should I go lighter or darker than the rest of my wood in the room and possibly try restaining something to match my new wood floor? -Tami, Indiana

Dear Tami: That is a great question.  Take a deep breathe, there is no wrong decision here.  I am on the board of a local interior design school, so I talk to a lot of designers.  They tell me that whatever you like is what you should go with, but are are some tips:

• Resanding and staining trim is more problematic and more labor intensive than the floor.  So I recommend that you change the floor color, rather than the trim.
• Make sure to have your flooring contractor sand a spot on the floor, and puts actual stain samples on the floor in the space you are going to refinish, before you commit to the color.

I invite you to check out this great article on Matching Hardwood Floor Finishes to Existing Woodwork, which will help you decide on a stain color.

Mechanics M553C Air Nibbler Punches Review

Since metals expand and contract with temperature variations over the time, in some applications it becomes important to drill holes or cut sheet metal with minimal shearing and distortion. In such situations air nibblers which ‘nibble’ through the metals are of great demand, and Mechanics M553C air nibbler punches do a wonderful job.

Mechanics M553C Air Nibbler Punches Description

Built by Mechanics, one of the leading air cutting tools manufacturer in the world, Mechanics M553C air nibbler punches are replacement punches for the powerful air nibbler M552DB model.  These air nibbler punches come two to a pack.

Mechanics M553C Air Nibbler Punches Specifications

• Model Number: M553C
• Weight: 1 pound
• Compatibility: Compatible with Mechanics M552DB Air Nibbler
• Manufacturer: Mechanics

Mechanics M553C Air Nibbler Punches Benefits

Mechanics M553C punches, the high performance replacement punches for Mechanics M552DB air nibbler, are designed to nibble through, instead of shearing or sawing through materials. They can withstand high rates of strokes per minute, often in the range of thousands, very easily. The M553C’s sharp edge lets you nibble through quarter panels without distorting the edges of the metal sheets. It can cut through 16-gauge steel without deforming or blurring the metal.

Mechanics M553C punches are very useful to nibble through aluminum, cold rolled steel, tin, plastic and other metals and materials, offering wide range of choices in using air cutting tools and sheet cutting applications. M553C punches along with powerful M552DB air nibbler is a must-have tool at every paint and auto body shop, tinsmiths and metal shops.

Mechanics M553C punches come in 2-piece a pack with an MSRP of $9.50. But, you can snag these punches for just $4.99 at ToolKing.com.