Clean the pipe stack with an old rag. Then apply primer to the inside of the pipe stack coming up through the concrete slab as well as to the outside of the shower drain that is attached to the new flange. After the primer has dried, apply pipe cement to the same areas, known as ...
Learn about surface preparation for stained concrete. Find out why surface step is a vital step of a successful concrete staining project and get an overview of how to prepare concrete for staining.
3. Scrape or Sand Off Leftover Adhesive If the laminate flooring you’re removing was glued to a concrete subfloor, there will likely be a lot of adhesive residue left over. A floor scraper is a great tool for removing glue or any other debris that’s stuck to the concrete. Simply run...
If the slab warps or splits later, remove the pith and make two slabs with single natural edges—great for shelves and mantels—or glue them together to form a wider slab with two natural edges. Drying the slabs*Air-drying maintains the best color of your wood; kiln-drying, although ...
They glued the carpet pad down to the concrete slab. The pad was easy to get up, however, that old glue was stuck to the concrete. Luckily it wasn’t over the entire floor. Just in a few strips along the edges and in the middle. ...
To replace tiles over a concrete slab with residual adhesive, first try to remove most of the old adhesive with a heat gun and a scraper. Then use a latex-modified thinset over the mastic.
What do I need to fix Concrete? I like to keep things simple. Yes, there are epoxies and glues on the market that do just that; glue pieces. For my ideal fixing I want it to look just as new, fixed and well camouflaged to hide the repair. My tools include basic things like mixing...
Emory cloth or sandpaper can be used to smooth off the burrs after cutting the pipe. Teflon tape and silicone is used for threaded fittings. I like to have a on hand, to quickly wipe up any glue that may ooze out, and run down the pipe - keeps it looking neater. Differences in Sch...
If you get tired of the color, you'll either need to learn to live with it or rip out the entire counter, because you can't change the color. Each slab of granite is different, so it may not be a good choice if you prefer a completely uniform look. Granite itself is expensive, ...
You can use many things as a base for your hardwood floor installation. Depending on whether you are using engineered or solid hardwood flooring, you may be able to use an existing floor in good shape, a plywood subfloor or a moisture-proofed slab of concrete. For example, concrete subfloo...