Those projects were both BIG WINS, but we have already had to regrout that tile floor to a more manageable grey color. While it is high maintenance, it looks almost brand new 8 years later because we reseal it every few years. That also means that all of the grout in the house gets...
Consult the manufacturer’s recommendations. Gettile spacers to maintain consistent gaps between tiles.The size of the spacers depends on your desired grout line width. Choose the right trowel size for spreading adhesive. Thetype and size vary based on the tile size and type of substrate.With ...
Take time to reseal the grout or to re-caulk surrounds and faucets if necessary. Don’t forget to clean the lighting fixture and air intake vent if one is present. Get the Kitchen Prepped Before Moving Into a New Home The next room likely to be needed will be the kitchen, so it ...
Rinse your travertine tile.This should go without saying, but be sure to remove all soap residue from the surface. Any cleaner left on the surface can attract dirt and accelerate the build up of filth. It also leaves a film that dulls the look of the stone. Dump out your bucket, and ...
Although cement gray grout is traditionally used for handmade tiles, you may want to choose a contrasting grout color to add depth and liveliness. You can mix different shades until you get just the right hue to showcase your handmade tile install. ...
because your fiberglass or acrylic tub wasn't properly set on a mortar bed and flexes. Your job is to unscrew the flange, check the rubber gasket between the boot and the bottom of the tub for problems and replace it if necessary, reseal the flange with new putty, and screw it back ...
For this tutorial I had to use my large pot because I couldn’t find my bucket anywhere! It worked nicely though because it had a handle on each side to hold my rag and my squeegee. Step 1:Wipe down the entire window with soapy water. {I took these pictures at night in hopes that...
Here are a few tips to help you clean your travertine floor grout easily. Step 1—Clean Floor Before adding any type of cleaning agent, you should get rid of any loose dirt, sand, or dust. These particles can scratch the surface of the tile or leave small holes in the grout where ...
Here are a few tips to help you clean your travertine floor grout easily. Step 1—Clean Floor Before adding any type of cleaning agent, you should get rid of any loose dirt, sand, or dust. These particles can scratch the surface of the tile or leave small holes in the grout where ...
shower pan (floor) is not totally waterproof. Water will move through the grout lines, the tile (depending on the tile) and any imperfections that develop over time. It is the job of the shower pan, with its’ embedded waterproof liner, that is responsible for a leak-free shower floor....