Step 5: Seal the Wood Countertop So how much did it cost? The Island Main Counters MY LATEST VIDEOS Hi all, I’m Alyson. I am so excited to be a guest on Remodelaholic! When I originally found this blog, I knew I had found my place. I am definitely a remodel-aholic, decor-aholic...
Generally, you should seal most kitchen granite countertops annually. Keep in mind that different pieces of granite have different porosities. Some countertop areas may need to be sealed more often than others. To determine if it's time to reseal a countertop, dribble some water onto the counte...
after removing the 4″ granite backsplash we had originally, there was a small gap between the counter and the wall, and hanging the tile right on the wall would have left too big of a gap to caulk in my opinion. I opted to add a layer of 1/4″ thick Hardie...
Use a banneton to proof the bread dough before baking. Dust a proofing basket or a medium bowl with flour (you can also use cornmeal, rice flour, or wheat bran). Use a bench scraper to help pick up the dough and gently place the dough (seam side up) into the center of the basket...
So a little backstory on this, I was able to get my hands on a few timbers that had come off of old power line poles that had been taken down after decades of use. I thought it would be really cool to seam them together to make a countertop for my kitchen island, and it turns ...
If the water doesn't soak in, don't seal it anyway "just in case." The sealer needs to soak into the stone to be effective, and if it can't, it may build-up and leave excess residue. 2 Avoid ever putting lemon juice on your countertop. The "lemon juice test" is commonly refere...
So don’t try to reuse a dulled blade for this job. 5 Wipe down and polish the countertop to finish the job. Once you’ve given the granite seam a close shave with the razor, it’s time for the final cleanup. Moisten a clean cloth with acetone and wipe it over the seam to ...
Fill seams between laminate sections, such as where the countertop or backsplash required more than one piece of laminate. Apply a thin bead directly over the seams and press firmly in as you wipe into the seam with a wet finger. Do this several times to ensure caulk has permeated the spac...