As the paint begins to bubble, begin to remove it with your scraper — moving in the direction of the grain — while still applying heat. A triangular blade is best for detailed areas, whereas a straight edge, such as a putty knife, is more beneficial for flat surfaces. Follow, where p...
The tools and materials you’ll need to safely remove cabinets from the wall include: Pry bar or crowbar Two putty knives Utility knife Paint scraper Hammer Stud finder Drill or electric screwdriver Reciprocating saw (if you're also removing countertops or have unitized cabinets) ...
Tip the washer over on its front or side to gain access through the bottom of the machine, which is generally open and doesn't have a service panel. Step 3: To remove the top of the cabinet, insert a stiff-bladed putty knife into the joint between the top and side panels and give ...
Remove the bookshelves– Depending on the type of the bookcase, you may be able to simply take the shelves out of the furniture or you may need to unscrew them. Wrap each shelf individually in a moving blanket and secure the protective covering with packing tape; Remove the furniture legs (...
Put your board on something firm but soft. Take out the fins if possible, or put them on a folded blanket. (If your fins are glassed on or you don’t want to take them out, be very careful that you don’t snap them when you’re waxing the board) ...
If you plan on placing the sink on the floor during the transition, make sure to protect your flooring with an old blanket or towel.Step 1: Detach and remove the old sink.First, unhook the water lines from the faucet and detach the garbage disposal. Next, remove the drainpipes from the...
One clever way to decorate a bedroom is to find a frame that you love, in the style and scope that makes sense for the bedroom itself, and then remove everything except the frame itself. Then find a beloved 3-D object, in this case a bowl/plate, mount it to the wall, and “frame...
Getting low to the ground in a safe place away from windows and objects that may fall is the goal rather than standing along a wall or in a doorway. If you're in bed and don't have time to take cover, cover yourself with blankets and pillows, protecting your neck and head the ...
How to Remove a Command Strip For most Command products, you will pull that loose bit on the bottom tab down and it will release the Command Strip from the surface. While some of the products have different methods of removal, this is the standard. ...
For a seamless look, apply matching Minwax Color Putty to the joints between components and to the nail holes. Simply rub the putty in with your finger and buff the area with a soft cloth. You can use a variety of techniques to mask any gaps along the wall where the cabinet ends are ...