Grout Floor Tile Video Series This is a four-part series I created showing how I achieve success when grouting ceramic floor tile. Talk to three other tile setters and they may have different suggestions. Read in the January 12, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter about the grout in Tim's church. All I can tell you is I've […]
Water pressure that is inadequate in shower heads and faucets might not always be a water piping problem. The source of the problem is often sediment that is clogging the tiny holes in flow restrictors that can be found in the tips of the fixtures.
A shower drain odor can be very unpleasant. The source of the drain odor is often above the water level of the trap. Look at the sides of the drain pipe for biofilm.
Drain cleaners are not all the same. A thicker drain cleaner sticks to the offending biofilm and does a better job. Different products use different active ingredients and determine the effectiveness of drain cleaners. Here's a review of what works and what doesn't.
Hot water needed now? Hot water recirculating systems work best with a gravity loop.
A plunger really works well to unclog drains. Before calling a plumber, know how to use simple fixes like a plunger or chlorine bleach.
There are many methods to install ceramic floor tile. Here are some of the tricks I use when installing floor tile and grouting.
Dissolve PVC Glue TIPS PVC glue is permanent if primer was used Heat can sometimes defeat the bond WATCH the PVC videos below Repair couplings are the answer CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! Roger Hull is working in a tight spot trying to dissolve some PVC glue. He's in Denham Springs, Louisiana. […]
Excess grout can mess up a ceramic tile job. To avoid excess grout, use a release agent on the ceramic tile. To actually remove the grout, scouring pads and water work best. Using other things like acid can result in damaged tiles.
Clean ceramic floor tile grout easily and safely with Oxygen Bleach. It rocks!
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