How to apply silicone caulk and make a perfect bead every time There are a few main sealants on the market. The most commonly known are Latex based (painter’s caulk), Silicons and Polyurethane. The Latex based caulks are the easiest to work with and tool from all the rest of the sealants. Latex based sealants … Read more
I use cheap, clear lacquer to lightly mist over my chalk lines. After about 1 min the lacquer dries enough for you to start walking and working over your chalk lines. This method does affect your Thinset bonding properties.
TIP: how to snap chalk line by yourself This video demonstrates how one can snap chalk lines by themselves. This technique will only work on surfaces that are relatively soft, and are not water proof. If the surface is water proof, then you can use any polyurethane sealant (such as Sikaflex) to patch the hole … Read more
With our first freeze behind us it is time to start getting your house ready for winter. Here are a few things you can do so you can be prepared for the upcoming freezing temperatures. Inspect the exterior, doors and windows of your home – Look for cracks and exposed entry points – seal them … Read more
Porcelain is just one of the types of ceramic tile. All ceramic (including porcelain) tile is made from clay mixed with sand and water. The clay itself is what makes all the difference. Clay containing high amounts of the mineral called “kaolinite” was and still is used in making porcelain tile. Kaolinite gives clay a very light colored appearance, and so the original porcelain meant quite literally “light colored clay”…