We painted over the grout as we wanted a really flat finish, which we think is the best way to paint tiles as it’ll make the whole process quick and easy. If you prefer the grout lines to be visible, you could paint each individual tile, but there is a quicker and easier solution....
letting the first coat dry completely before adding the second light coat. then paint. Two light coats, again letting the first one dry completely. Sand in between coats to smooth brush strokes.
Connect the Wires: Match the wires from your pendant light to the corresponding wires in the ceiling electrical box. Usually, black goes to black (hot), white to white (neutral), and green or bare copper to green or bare (ground). Twist the matching wires together and secure them with w...
You’ll want to use a foam paint roller or a really high-quality paintbrush to paint your tub. You could use a paint sprayer (it’s honestly probably the best way to get a totally smooth finish) but I didn’t quite trust myself with spraying epoxy in my bathroom. I’m just a bit...
back to create a muscle shelf for the bar to rest on. Squeeze your shoulder-blades together when you setup for the Squat. Squeeze them before you unrack the weight, not after. You don’t need to wrap a towel around the bar or use a foam pad if you Squat with your upper-back ...
Louvers & Venetian Blinds: Use a soft paint brush to get in and wipe away the dirt in between louvers (slats) and venetian blinds. If you do this regularly, the paint brush technique should be enough to prevent a grime buildup that will need more scrubbi
Check the weight limit of your ceiling hook or where you plan to hang it How do I wash my macrame plant hanger? Hand washing gently with mild soap and water is best. Avoid vigorous scrubbing. Let it air dry completely before hanging your plant back in. Can I make a macrame plant hange...
Hanging decorations from the ceiling is one of my favoriteways to add drama to party decor. (And Gatsby was definitely about the drama!) These balloons make everyone look up as soon as they walk in the door, and create an atmosphere that’s hard to forget. ...
When the sound has room to travel and there is nothing absorbing or stopping the sound from reflecting off the walls, floor, ceiling, and windows, the sound energy is able to return to you as a distinct repetition of the original sound. The noise will slowly lose energy as it travels ...
They use a reflective paint, a sheet covering, or highly reflective tiles or shingles. Metal roofs can also be fantastic at keeping out heat. They reflect solar radiant heat instead of absorbing it, which can reduce cooling costs by up to 25%. Slate tiles are expensive and heavy, but ...