warm places such as shower stalls and quickly spreads to tile as well as caulk. Some types of mold are toxic and can be dangerous to your health. Chemical products are available to remove mold and other black stains from your shower caulk, but you can remove ...
When you can't trace a leak to the faucet plumbing, the next step is to look for moisture around the base of the tub. Lay paper towels or sheets of dry newspaper on the floor around the tub, run the faucet or shower, and note whether or not they get wet. Look for damaged caulk,...
So, you need to know the kind of bathtub you have to make an informed choice about the most suitable material for your access panel. How To Remove An Access Panel From A Tub As lovely as installing an access panel in a tub, it is essential to know that a time will come when the d...
A helpful bathtub cleaning hack is to get a damp rag or cloth to wipe down your tub after each use. Doing this will prevent residue build-up and make bathtub maintenance easier. Step 8: Clean the tiles, grout, and caulk around the tub Don’t forget to clean the area around the bathtu...
Before I added the plywood to my subfloor, I cleaned up the side of the bathtub. Then I laid down a new bead ofsilicone caulkto stop any water from getting under the tub. Add Plywood to Subfloor I decided to add 5mm plywood to my OSB subfloor. This was an optional step, but I ...
Showers or bathtubs can leak water that spills over the side or from the faucet, drain, or overflow. Fix or replace shower doors that leak water over the side. Caulk between the bathroom floor and the bathtub or shower pan. If the floor is not moisture-proof, consider replacing it with...
So once you have painted the final color remove the tape while the paint is still wet. Remember to remove the tape at a slight angle for better results! This is what your perfect line will look like. Isn’t it lovely? No touch up painting here! Who has time for that!? On to my ...
TOM: So, obviously, that wasn’t done right. And so, you have really two choices: you can either replace that valley flashing – and that’s a project, because the metal roof has to be loosened up to get the new valley underneath it – or what you could do is sil...
Score the caulk around the sink and remove. Scrape off any remaining caulk and clean the counter top. 2 I’m taking off the cheap laminate backsplash since it’s in poor condition. I replaced it with 1 x 4 wooden boards screwed into the wall studs. It will be finished to blend into ...
Next, install the vent cap. First, drill screw holes in the area. Then screw the vent cap to it. Check for deep gaps and push foam backer rods through them. Use an acrylic caulk to seal the area. For drilling a hole through a stucco or brick veneer, you’ll need a ¼ inch maso...