Will this pad damage the finish on my new cherry wood desk?
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Not that I can tell, we've had it a few months and haven't had any problems with sticking, etc.
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I installed it over a brand new desk and as long as there is nothing under it to scratch the desk I would think it would be fine.
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I put this pad on a Pottery Barn glass top desk and it has not been an issue. Not sure if that helps but that's my only experience.
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Considering I just put one on my custom built maple desks I certainly hope not! They are smooth flat plastic so they don't seem likely to scratch anything, unless there is something under them. I have them protecting the kids' surfaces because I didn't want to buy leather pads for them. It does collect light, however, hiding what beautiful wood may be under them (kind of like fiber optic). Great protection, but I you want something 'classy' find a leather pad.
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I've experienced the staining. Recommend wiping the face of the pads wit mineral spirits before using.
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I've used on perfinished with no problems, I've used it on oak and maple. I'll be installing another floor next week and it's a perfinished cherry.
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I would try the gray finishing pad first. You can always go to a coarser pad, if needed.
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I've actually polished a lot of pieces right on a formica countertop with no damage to the laminate after washing away the residue with soap and water. However, if you have a matte finish counter top, I'd limit the amount of polishing directly against that surface--it won't hurt anything, but you might actually polish a shiny spot onto your counter. (This would only be from vigorous polishing, not incidental contact.)
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The green pad will strip the finish off your hardwood floor. It is very coarse and I used it to scrub my concrete floor in the basement after a flood. The least abrasive pad available on Amazon is the white one, but even that may be too rough. There is also a terrycloth "bonnet" that is used for polishing floors. I would try that with a non-abrasive solvent to avoid damaging the finish. Can you find out from the builder what the stuff is on the floor and Google how to remove it safely? Best of luck!
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I have hardwood floors and the same concerns about scuffing. As with any chair or table, I always apply a felt stick on pad to the feet which can be found at any hardware or home goods store.
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I have not experienced the pad slipping around on my desk. I imagine it would depend on what material the surface of the desk is made out of. Mine is real wood (not pressed).
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Since I don't have marble floors, I can't say if it will scratch or not. There's a strip on the pad for getting tough dirt off, but it isn't gritty really. My dogs have done more damage to my cheapy wood floors over the years than this pad could.
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Yes, buy the color closest to your woodwork, apply it with 0000 steel wool and wipe off with towel. Yor wood will look better than new!
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Hi KT, I have the desk on hardwood floors and haven't had any problems. The desk stays pretty stationary and isn't a problem and I'm careful about how I move the chair in and out. I imagine I could find some pad or another protective cover for the chair legs but I haven't had a need to do so. Hope this helps. The desk has worked out really well for me ... I have a small space and just needed something to keep organized. I also have pulled together the wrought iron look in other areas of the room so this desk fit in quite nicely.
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No, it will not. The pad acts like a paper and the pen like a pen. Any markings the pen does will be the only markings on the "paper" without the trouble of smearing or any annoying paper work issue.
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I use mine on my coffee table which is made from reclaimed barn wood. It has bumps, knots, and plenty of ridges. Without the pad my mouse jumps all over and it is very unresponsive. I would expect you to have similar results on your desk. This pad is think.
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Yes. We noted prior to buying concerning some of the comments about the finish. We are delighted by the condition of our desk and have not painted or stained it.
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The base has a foam bottom so the it doesn't scratch the desk. I have my stand on a nice wood desk. No problems!
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The desk is very dark and probably would not match your cherry pieces. Still, it's a very pretty desk and we love ours!
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the smooth side goes down with the rougher side up - I am using it on wood desks and not having a problem