First, this is an experiment I triedon a wood tablewhich had old permanent marker stains. Another several years old abuse. I decided to try toothpaste and they lifted quite nicely. What I Did: I simply rubbed some in, left it for a minute or two and then took a soapy, wet dishcloth...
If your basement or garage floor is also concrete, deep clean any unfinished basement flooring with this mixture. It works best with a brush mop. It’s possible to remove ceiling mold the same way but avoid getting the surface too wet or scrubbing too hard to keep from damaging it. Remov...
Semi-transparent stainis a chemical concrete colorant. It seeps into the porous surface of the concrete to color it, but still allows the texture of the concrete to show through the stain. If you want to paint or recolor your concrete, you will need to remove the existing stain. A chemic...
Semi-transparent stainis a chemical concrete colorant. It seeps into the porous surface of the concrete to color it, but still allows the texture of the concrete to show through the stain. If you want to paint or recolor your concrete, you will need to remove the existing stain. A chemic...
The surfaces are both concrete. Reply 10 years ago ideascute » Blog Archive » Removing Permanent Marker […] The answers are finally here!! How to remove ‘permanent’ marker!! Clothes –hand sanitizer Walls –toothpaste or hairspray* Carpet –white vinegar Wood –rubbing alcohol *don...
Relocate planters, furniture, and other items on or obstructing access to pavers. Remove moss growth andpull out weedsand other plants sprouting between pavers. Be cautious not to loosen pavers when uprooting big weeds or damage the bricks or joints with sharp weeding tools. Your goal is to fu...
Wall replacement: This elaborate method is mainly used for severely damaged masonry, and involves partially replacing the wet bricks, mortar, or concrete in the wall. To prevent the water from rising, it’s best to install a horizontal barrier beforehand, but this will be limited by the struct...
If you just want to dive right into transforming your entire yard into a garden, you’ll probably need some tools to avoid serious back and knee pain from digging out all the sod. Use asod cutteror other motorized device like a rototiller to quickly cut and remove patches of your turfgra...
If slag is air-cooled, it forms black, glassy rocks that look and feel like obsidian, which can be used in concrete or asphalt. Molten slag can be funneled into brick or paving stone molds and then air cool into ready-to-use construction material. Air-cooled slag forms rocks like this...
Several manufacturers have created peel-off vinyl tiles that look almost identical to natural or engineered flooring materials such as wood, marble, and even concrete, which makes them a very appropriate addition. This article is part of the ArchDaily Topic: Adaptive Reuse. Every month we ...