First, use a utility knife to cut the old caulk seams…Save And then pry up the old wood with a crow bar of some sort.Save Save Save Scrape off all the old caulk and any other debris that’s hanging around.Save Now, measure the opening of your window base. Write that num...
Most caulk is water resistant within 2 hours, but it is best to wait for a full cure, or about 24 hours before exposing to water. Do you caulk around faucet in shower? Caulk shower trim parts including the spout, faucet handle and escutcheons. Cover even the smallest gaps, leaving no ...
How to install baseboards and door trim! Tips and tricks for easy removal and install of new trim, how to do bullnose corners, and more!
The kitchen sink-you don't have to remove the kitchen sink, but you do need to partially remove the plumbing under the sink. There is a hot water, cold water, and drain line. Remove the collar and disconnect the line going from the valve to the faucet. Cut the caulk-You may need t...
Use a bleach-based cleaner on a rag to sanitize the surfaces before applying new caulk. Once the surface is dry, you can continue. Tape off surfaces.Taping will help you avoid creating overly wide caulk joints. Use painter’s tape to mask off edges around where you want to caulk. Make ...
Where to look for holes: Around roof rafters and eaves Around attic and crawl space vents Near your house’s foundation By doors and windows For small holes, use steel wool to plug the open space. Seal it with caulk. For bigger holes, you can use lath screen, lath metal, cements, hard...
Remove any broken or old caulk around trim including windows and doors (do this carefully because you don’t want to rip your sheetrock, score with a knife) Wipe walls down to remove any dust (there is dust even if you didn’t make repairs so wiping is important either way) Prime any...
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After you have all the boards installed it’s time to caulk and sand – you’ll want to caulk any seams and along where boards meet walls along with any nail holes. I forget how long this step takes – not hard but very tedious! But necessary for a finished, clean look. ...
1. I place the chest and back piece on the person and wrap shoe string around the person to hold the pieces in place while i work. 2. I take a strip of EVA foam and place it underneath the chest and back piece at the shoulder. Draw out the piece you need with sharpie and cut ...