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Clean debris off the wall with water and a sprayer. Remove as much debris as possible from the wall so the concrete bonds cleanly to it. Spray away most debris with water from a garden hose. Also, try mixing 1 cup (240 mL) of a mild dish soap into about 5 US gal (19,000 mL) […]
Concrete is an affordable flooring option compared with linoleum, vinyl, ceramic tile or carpet. It is easy to maintain and anti-slip for safety in your home. Cement flooring doesn’t have to be dull-grey, you can decorate your flooring to match the design of your home or work. By staining or painting your floor you can […]
Clean your cemented area to prepare it for painting. Remove any debris or dirt that has accumulated on your floor surface. Use a broom or a vacuum to remove any dry debris. Apply an acid or commercial wash with a broom and cover the whole surface. Rinse the concrete with water and mop up excess […]
Check if your cement floor has been sealed. You can do a water test to make sure the concrete surface will absorb the stain that you’ll be applying. Pour water onto the concrete. If it is absorbed into the surface, this means the surface will be able to absorb the stain. Remove the sealer if […]
Creating a faux marble look on a wooden floor can be an interesting way to cheer up a fading floor. It’s also a lot easier to care for than a real marble floor! This article explains how to marble a floor in your home, using a black and white square checkerboard design. This will take […]
Avoid stepping on or placing anything onto the final coat for 8 full hours to ensure a perfect finish. Wash all tools immediately. If you allow the wax to dry it will be extremely difficult to remove. Scrub it off of any tools you plan on using again using soap and hot water. Flip or […]
Adding a backsplash to your kitchen is a great way to create atmosphere with color and texture. Thankfully, the process of applying a backsplash is easy. Here is the best way to apply a backsplash to your kitchen, using both traditional tiles and a peel-and-stick method. Firmly attach your tiles. Press them into the tile […]
Gather your supplies. You will need to have your peel-and-stick tiles prepared, a tile cutter or utility knife, and level. Pretty basic, huh? If you tiles are not stuck together on sheets, you may also need spacers to make sure they are all evenly spread. Clean your walls. The sticky backings of your tiles can’t […]
Bring everything you have. There are several different items required to install a traditional ceramic back panel in the kitchen. Before you start your project, make sure you are well prepared. Materials to be prepared before starting include tiles, tile adhesives, and grout. Make sure you have the necessary tools, including a notched trowel, tape […]
Get some sawdust from the floor you want to repair. If you don’t have any leftover pieces of matching wood laying around your house, you’ll have to go to a flooring store and buy a piece of wood to match. (same species and stain if possible). If you can’t find any wood to match, you’ll […]
