There you have it – a full skim coating tutorial by a non-professional first timer who lived to tell the tale. Next up – priming the walls, getting rid of the painted linoleum floor, installing tile, replacing the vanity, and re-grouting the existing shower tile. No big, right? Right?
People often confuse linoleum flooring with vinyl, but there's a big difference between these materials, especially when they sustain a burn. Vinyl is thinner than linoleum, and it's plastic, so it's easy for a hot object to burn a hole. Linoleum, on the other hand, is composed of sol...
The fix: Unroll the sheet inside the crawlspace and cut it to fit, leaving an extra 6 inches at each wall. Scoot this material up the walls and lock it in place with construction adhesive. If you have multiple sheets, overlap them by 6 inches and tape the seams. Prevent the plastic ...
These can be dried in place if there's no apparent swelling and if seams are intact. Thoroughly dry within 48 hours and discard any wet insulation. Use a HEPA vacuum and wipe them down with nonphosphate detergent. If drywall and wallboard is left in place to dry, take steps to ventilate...
This type flooring is also known as a floating floor that can go right over the subfloor or existing flooring like tile and linoleum. What Makes Nucore LVP Different from Other Brands? As mentioned above, NuCore is a brand of luxury vinyl plank, known as rigid core. It is constructed in...
Linoleumtiles and rugs are common in many kitchens and bathrooms. While cost-effective, this type of floor covering is more subject to damage than other options. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to repair linoleum floors, often without leaving signs of any kind of damage.