When installing an undermount sink to a marble countertop, a plumber uses clips epoxied to the underside of the countertop and frequently fortifies these with construction adhesive or epoxy applied to the rim of the sink. If a high-strength epoxy is used, such asPC-7as recommended by Tim Cart...
When we bought our condo, the marble countertops in the bathrooms were already badly damaged by inappropriate cleansers. In one bathroom, there were drip marks and the imprint of a spritzer-bottle from something acidic (acid dissolves marble), and in the other, the area near the sink was co...
What You Should Know About Cleaning Granite & Marble Granite and marble aren’t cheap. When you use harsh acidic cleaners, you can dull their shine and compromise their seal. To remove hard water stains, spray the area with either: а gentle, plant-based surface spray a few drops of ...
If you don’t want a store-bought cleaner, or you just prefer to DIY it, you can always make your own! There are many safe, simple, and effective homemade floor cleaners that you can create using common household items in the pantry and under the sink. Here’s a homemade rubber fl...
PinGasteria ‘Marble' Adding larger materials to the bottom is a way that people frequently “add drainage” to a pot. However, this actually causes problems for succulents because it causes water to pool at the bottom of the pot. Then, the soil at the top of the pot traps the water ...
A rule of thumb is that mirrors should be hung where they can serve the most use. For instance, it’s always a must to have mirrors in the bathroom where the sink is so that you can wash your face, brush your teeth, or shave. ...
For more information go to our Marble Repair: Chips, Scratches, Stains and Etching page. Chemical EtchingEtching is a different matter. Marble is sensitive to acidic substances and many common household cleaners, so it can "etch" (corrode and dull the surface) rather easily . . . even when...
One of the most important renovating-on-a-budget tips is work with what you have. With that being said, the first question that should come to mind is: how much will it cost to repair the furniture piece compared to buying a new one? There are times when buying a new object costs a...
Cost to Renovate a Bathroom by Type of Bathroom There are a few different types of bathrooms you may have in your home that differ based on utility, size, and what features are included. Smaller bathroom types like powder rooms (just a sink and toilet) and half baths (a sink and toilet...
They just need to be long enough to catch a bit of the poplar, and don’t counter sink them. Don’t worry if the boards aren’t perfectly level, it’s meant to look like reclaimed wood, so it shouldn’t be perfect! Here is the wood countertop after all the wood planks were put ...