One of the main advantages of custom butcher block countertops is that they can be designed to fit your specific needs and requirements. For example, if you have a kitchen or a bar, you can select a countertop with a curved edge. Moreover, you can specify your desired length and width a...
This will ensure that your white countertop looks bright and cheerful in your kitchen. Otherwise, it could look a little drab. Remember that this DIY task doesn't end once the concrete has been poured and cured. You still need to seal it and polish it to make it truly stunning and easy...
All cement board joints need to be sealed. I used caulk to seal the joints, but some concrete still seeped through into the cabinets below. The very helpful folks at Z Counterform who were there for all my zillion questions, suggested covering the joints with duct tape on the next countert...
cast your product, smooth it, strip forms, finish, and seal. The same technique works for many other finish elements in a house, such as vanity tops and countertops—or, for that matter, just about any surface in a kitchen or bath where you want durability combined with good...
$50 to $300 each GFCI outlet $130 to $250 each Walls and Flooring Replacing the walls and flooring in a bathroom will cost an average of $1,800. Only a small portion of this will typically go toward cement backerboard andhigh-quality bathroom paint, as most bathrooms have tile work tha...
Clean the wall surface thoroughly, removing all loose and granular materials to give a sound surface. Let the cleaned wall dry. Seal the wall surface with a tile-mastic-compatible polyurethane sealant and let that cure for a few days. Install ceramic tile using a tile cement that includes a...
Keep an eye on your slab, especially during the first few months, for any signs of cracking or shifting. Seal any cracks immediately to prevent water infiltration and potential damage. Video Tutorial For a step-by-step video tutorial on pouring a concrete shed slab, watch this helpfulYouTube...
Even with chalk paint, you need to seal the stain. If you are going to distress the piece so some of the wood tone shows in areas, use basic clear shellac to seal the piece first. When dry then you can use chalk paint. If you are not going to distress and no wood will show ...
We also have a more “discreet”STINK BUG GLUE TRAP. Set these on window sills, countertops and on top of wall units where stink bugs like to rest. They feature a sticky pad and one pheromone lure wafer that will lure stink bugs to the trap for 2-3 months. ...
Seal all holes and cracks to keep roaches out of your home. Check your baseboards, inside your pantry, and where countertops meet walls. Caulk and a caulking gun will fill even the smallest of gaps. Warning:Keep children and pets well away from your roach-killing mixture. Even non-toxic ...