Removing driveway sealer from a concrete surface is not an easy task. Driveway sealer is designed to protect your driveway from the elements including weather and most chemicals. You may be wanting to remove the sealer because it is flaking in spots, holes are developing close to the edge o...
Homeowners wanting to drastically change the look of a basement or garage while simultaneously adding extra comfort can choose to lay carpet over concrete flooring. A thick layer of padding underneath the carpet helps ease stress on feet even more. However, the hardness of the material and the u...
Learn about surface preparation for stained concrete. Find out why surface step is a vital step of a successful concrete staining project and get an overview of how to prepare concrete for staining.
Acid should not be used as a cleaner to spot treat these types of stains. If you do that, you will etch that particular spot of the concrete and it will look different from the rest of your surface. It’s important to note that performing an acid wash will not remove sealer from ...
how to remove wallpaper glue from walls | a note about lead As a side note, we did have the entire house tested for lead as a part of the inspection process. I thought that was a no-brainer since the house was built prior to 1978 when lead paint was completely phased out. I figure...
Step 2: Clean & Prepare Your Concrete Floor Just like a traditional painting project, you’ll want your surface thoroughly cleaned before you begin. Use a broom or vacuum cleaner to remove all the dirt and dust bunnies and then follow up with a mildly soapy wet rag to be sure that it ...
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. ...
How to Remove Grout Stains from Cement Tile During the process of laying cement tiles, you’re bound to run into the issue where you have leftover grout stuck on the surfaces of the cement tiles. It doesn’t matter how experienced you are with using grout or laying cement tiles. It’s...
Clean and Fill the Concrete Surface The next step is to clean and fill the floor. Scrub the floor with a scrub brush, soap and water. Vacuum up particles on the surface. Use a crevice tool to remove debris from inside seams or cracks. The floor surface must be completely free of debris...
At FLOOR TILE INSTALL on CONCRETE Steve Bliss suggests: On tiled walls, protect the wood framing from water intrusion, using either 6-mil poly or 15-pound asphalt-impregnated felt lapped to shed water. The barrier should go between the tile substrate and the framing. On outside walls, this...