Concrete is a type of flooring that is made up primarily of cement. Concrete is commonly used as a a floor for driveways, patios and garages. However, concrete can also be used as flooring inside of homes, usually stained, stamped or sealed to add a unique element. Concrete can either be...
Clean non-porous surfaces, such as the cement basement walls themselves, with a mixture of 10 percent bleach and 90 percent water. Wear rubber gloves while applying the bleach mixture with a scrub brush or mop. Allow the bleach mix to remain on the walls at least 10 minutes. Step 3 Remov...
such as a concrete or plywood subfloor or a cement board underlayment. If you have to remove ceramic tile from drywall, it may be easier to cut out the drywall to which the tile is attached and replace it with new drywall. It's practically impossible...
For our project we chose a Behr Semi-Transparent Concrete Stain in “Tuscan Gold” to give our sunroom’s unfinished looking concrete floors a warm wash of honey-gold color: Step 2: Clean & Prepare Your Concrete Floor Just like a traditional painting project, you’ll want your surface thorou...
The plinth area is a built-up covered area at the floor level of the basement or of any story. The plinth area of the building normally remains 10 to 20 % over the carpet area. The plinth area length of a building should be calculated to adjacent 1 inchifthe measuring unit is in fee...
sink or commode. In a home where the main drain is above the basement floor level or in a basement with no basement drain provisions, you can still add a shower without breaking any concrete. The answer is installing an up-flush drainage system. Such a setup pumps the water from the sh...
Replacing the walls and flooring in a bathroom will cost an average of $1,800. Only a small portion of this will typically go toward cement backerboard and high-quality bathroom paint, as most bathrooms have tile work that eats up much of the cost. Ceramic and porcelain tiles, which are...
While concrete is one of the hardest and most durable surfaces, it is prone to accumulating dirt, grime and even oil and grease spots. If your driveway, patio or basement floor needs a good cleaning, you don't need to spend a ton of money or take a lot of time to clean it. Just...
Several years ago I insulated the basement walls in our basement storage room. I installed 1-1/2″ extruded polystyrene foam insulation board by DOW. I used a special Styrofoam adhesive to adhere the foam board to the concrete (you can also use “Great Stuff Pro” foam in a can). The ...
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to turn off the water supply: Locate the shut-off valve: The shut-off valve is usually located near the sink or in the basement. It is a valve that controls the flow of water to the specific area. Turn the valve clockwise: To close the valve,...