Things to consider: Cracked tiles can be caused by a variety of problems, ranging from something heavy dropped on the floor to a subfloor issue. The unfortunate result is an unsightly broken tile marring the look of your floor or, in some cases, your backsplash or wall. Fortunately, replac...
Clean travertine stone floors are gorgeous to behold. Once the floors are clean, they should be gently sanded down. Use large circular motions to remove the top layer of grit and grime from the stone. This is the time to fix cracked tiles or any etching or stains that may have affected ...
broken pumps or filters, cracked tiles, and worn-out pool liners are all frequent pool problems. You may detect possible problems early on by keeping an eye out for symptoms such as water loss, strange
A range of home improvement projects will require you to drill into a tile. Tiles are a notoriously tricky surface to drill into without causing any damage. Learning how to drill into tile without cracking it removes the fear of damage and ensures that your improvements do not cause more harm...
To fix larger grout holes in the shower, you need to dig out the old grout and replace it with new grout. This is where it can get tricky, depending on how much of the grout you need to remove and regrout.Dig the old grout out from between the tiles using a sharp object like an...
The dirtier the tile and grout are, the longer you will need to let the cleaner sit before scrubbing the surface and rinsing the cleaner away. Fix any areas that need to be repaired in the existing grout with new grout material. If you leave grout cracked and chipped in places, it will...
Waiting for your stencil to dry in between tiles can add time to a stenciling job. To speed the process, buy several stencils. This will allow you to move on to the next tile while you're waiting for the first one to dry. Clean the Cracked Tile ...
Yup, he replaced the grout before I painted, then I painted right over it. BUT, we also made a mistake…we grouted between the tiles and tub instead of caulking. Tubs move slightly (water is heavy) and the grout line where the tub meets the tile has cracked. What weshouldhave done ...
water coming into the house through that pipe is cold. If the air is humid enough, condensation can form on the outside of the pipe and drip down onto carpets, suspended ceiling tiles, and anything else along its path. Covering the exposed pipe with foam insulation isolates the pipe from ...
As the photo indicates, moisture exposure has lead to cracked joints, mold growth and swelling. Though not likely to cause an indoor air quality issue, these construction defects can lead to expense wood rot within the wall cavity. If you insist on having a window within the shower enclosure...