I don’t have a single stain yet either (and they have had their share of stain-able junk, globbed on them). Taking the time when sealing the wood countertop has preventing me from having to take painstaking car
Those cool textured stone look sprays are not strong enough with out a thick epoxy overcoat. Reply Lisa says February 5, 2023 at 8:06 am Thank you so much for your awesome instructions! I am remodeling my bathroom & was worried about how to do the countertop. I'm no worried anymore...
Any stone surface that has been etched by food acids or crystallization must be re-polished. Start with a more abrasive compound to smooth out the surface damage and then finish with a polishing cream to remove fine scratches. Finally, wax or seal the surface. ...
Although you can’t really do much if this situation has already come true for you, you should be aware of what to do to avoid this sticky resin situation. Epoxy is strong, that’s why I use it as anadhesive for iron on patches. But it also makes it a hassle to get off. There ...
(Never do the job with steel wool, steel brushes, or other highly abrasive scrubbing pads—these may cause further scratches or leave behind metal particles prone to rust.) A toothbrush works well for tighter spaces and tricky turns around the fixture, countertop, and drain. As you rub in ...
Kitchen Countertop Replacement vs. Repair Depending on the type of problem you’re having with your kitchen countertop, it might make more sense to repair it instead of replacing it. For instance, if your countertop has small scratches, stains, or minor chips, it should be quite simple (and...
so I have no idea how this tub has held up in the years since we sold the condo. We lived in the condo for eight more months after I painted the tub, and it looked just as good the day we left as it did the day I finished painting it. There were no chips, scratches, or peel...
Sanding stone and faux stone requires a more delicate procedure. Use 180-grit or finer wet/dry sandpaper and sand by hand, not with a pad sander. It helps to lubricate the countertop with water to reduce the risk of scratches. It's rare for a hot object to burn a hole in stone, but...
But a laminate countertop next to the sink is flat enough. Start with 400 grit, and sand lengthwise to avoid rounding over the edges. Work until ALL the original texture and scratches are gone and you have a uniform surface. You WILL see any flaws you neglect "in your face" when ...
Use superglue, epoxy, caulk, or a repair kit to fix chips fastIn spite of being tough, quartz countertops can get chipped or cracked due to age and accidents. However, in most cases, you can repair the affected area without having to...