A brick floor gives an interior space the rustic charm of a cobblestone road in a European village. Finish a brick floor with a brick sealant, then wax polish to prolong and uphold the masonry's durability and appearance. Seal new or unfinished brick floors to prevent moisture, dirt and oth...
Reusable Urethane Stencils New Technology - leaves crisp clean designs Decorative Stencils Adhesive or non-adhesive, slate, brick, etc. Paper Stencils Thick, tear resistant & a wide variety of patterns Revealing the resultsAs soon as the slab has been textured, it's time to remove the ...
Brick chimneys causedamage during earthquakesas the mortar cracks and crumbles. This causes bricks to fall, or even worse, the entire chimney may collapse. To prevent or at least minimize such damage, reinforce the chimney by adding diagonal steel bracing to help keep the bricks from falling. R...
While it ultimately depends on the type and style of house being built, you can develop a list of items you will need before you get started. BY: KELLY BANASKI-SONS Exterior How to Clean a New Construction Home The final part of the construction process is the cleanup prior to move...
How to Install a Bathroom Backsplash Step #1: Wall Preparation First, you have to prepare the wall before you start the backsplash tile installation process. Follow these steps to prepare the wall for tile: Clean The Wall If this is a kitchen and if you bake or cook often, naturally the ...
Tip: You can use a gloved finger to press the cement deeper into cracks if you’d like. Make sure there aren’t any rips or tears in your glove though! 2 Tape off any edges you want to keep clean with painter’s tape. If you have finished walls, wood floors, or wood joists that...
Next, use a concrete degreaser and pressure washer to thoroughly clean the concrete surface from dirt and grime. More stubborn stains such as leaf and grass stains, fertilizer stains, rust, and mold will usually require special cleaners and removal methods. For advice, see Removing Stains from ...
Start with 100 grit sandpaper and then finish off with 220. You do not have to go to the bare wood, just sand enough to knock down the sheen and rough up the surface a little to provide some tooth. Clean off the grit well and then begin to paint using your choice of paint. Option...
Crown Molding:Adds elegance and depth to a room. Larger Window Casings and Door Casings:These features provide a substantial, finished look. Shiplap and Hearths:These elements add rustic and cozy textures. Brick Walls:Introduce a raw, tactile texture that adds both visual interest and dimension....
Subterranean termite soldier.Termites are social insects, living in colonies with a division of labor. The termite family unit includes a queen and king; soldiers (pictured) to defend the colony; and workers to gather food, clean and build the nest. Sexual adults are created when the colony ...