outline of the tiles themselves. if you were working on a solid surface that wouldn't happen, but I still do think that anything really dark underneath will probably show since what is happening is the paper is becoming opaque once it's wet, but even in my dried finished pics, you can still see that outline, it doesn't bother me either, and the overall look is nice, so no one ever really notices. part of the "imperfections" are actually what gives it character.

And oh my yes, I sure do know exactly what you mean by life gets in the way of your life. lol. If there were only 24 more hours in each day, lol.

or finish is worn down, don't go too deep with sanding or you'll expose the fibers, you do not want any moisture getting to the presswood material. of course, If it's worn and exposed, then you have no choice but to prime it, in hopes that it will seal up and prevent moisture from getting into it and swelling.

you sprinkle on and then water in. I've got some stuff from sevin that goes in the broadcast spreader, it's for fire ants, ticks. fleas, grubs etc. It goes on the entire lawn area and in beds etc.

Newfoundland) and her "clan" would eat this as often as they could get ahold of the dandelion.