March 27, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Posted on by Tim Carter

You’re new here, aren’t you? Welcome! You might be hunkered down at home like so many of us. Now is as good a time as any to discover how to save sweet moola around your home. I’m pretty good at doing just that. I’m just not as good at telling jokes.

And you ... I know, you’ve been here since I was catapulted off the USS George Washington all those years ago. Remember how excited I was to have the chance to be on board an aircraft carrier at sea for two days? WOWZA! CLICK or TAP HERE if you want to relive that surreal experience.

Donn’s Driveway Dilemma

Donn is a newsletter subscriber like you. During this health crisis, he wants to repair his driveway but he’s afraid the patch will not match.
Matching New Concrete to Old

How would you make sure the patch matches? Did you know there’s a fascinating way to make Donn’s driveway, and yours, any color he/you might want? How would you like a green driveway to match your lawn?

CLICK or TAP HERE to see if you’d do what I recommended Donn should do.

Sewer Gas Smell - Roof Vent Pipe?

Do you have sewer gas smell out in your yard? CLICK or TAP HERE to see how to stop it.
sewer gas smell vent pipe

CLICK or TAP HERE to get a FREE BID from local contractors for ANY JOB at your home.

 

House Hacks to Save $$$$

Right now, money might be tighter than a banjo string for you. The last thing you need is an expensive repair bill that could be AVOIDABLE.

For example, when was the last time you completed some simple service on your refrigerator or freezer? What do I mean by simple service?

CLICK or TAP HERE to discover what I did a few days ago that probably saved me $500 and will continue to save me money each month on my electric bill.

What does it cost to have a plumber come out to clear your kitchen sink plumbing drain? $200, $300, maybe more?

How about heating up ten gallons, even fifteen, of boiling hot water and pouring it down your kitchen sink? This will dissolve the grease that I GUARANTEE is starting to choke off your horizontal branch arm in the wall and the vertical kitchen drain stack.

You may spend less than 50-cents in gas, electric, and water to do this simple task.

Lot Drainage Solutions

Arlen has a chronic problem at his house each time there’s a hard rain. Look at this photo:

lot drainage solutions

Can you tell me what you would do to solve his problem? Oh, wait, you need to know what it is! CLICK or TAP HERE to discover what’s been plaguing Arlen for the past 28 years! What a shame I didn’t build that garage for him!

New REVISED Roofing Bid Sheet

I spent the past two days developing a new roofing bid sheet that you can hand to the contractors who come to your home to give you a quote.

Jean, who resides in FL, got a copy and you need to see what she had to say about it. CLICK or TAP HERE and look at her quote at the top of the page in RED.

“The pitcher gets the sign, he coils up like a viper and sends a scorcher over the plate. Tim swings, connects, and it’s a frozen rope over the centerfield wall! A walk-off grand slam to end the game!”

That’s enough for a Friday afternoon.

Hunker down, save some sweet moola and BE SAFE!

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com
Dried Hydrogen Peroxide - www.StainSolver.com
Emergency Comms - 3.539 - www.W3ATB.com

P.S. Do you have yucky caulk around your kitchen sink? What’s the best way to clean it or deal with it? You knew I’d have an opinion, didn’t you? CLICK or TAP HERE to see if we’re on the same wavelength.

March 24, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Posted on by Tim Carter

You may be a brand-new subscriber. Boy, am I glad you’re here! It’s always a treat to meet a new friend. I’ve got a few prizes for you in this issue. Be sure to look for them.

I know, you’ve been here since the mastodons roamed up and down the Mill Creek Valley in Cincinnati, Ohio. I’m pretty sure in this issue you’ll discover something that’s not as big as an ancient buried tusk but might change your life in an enormous way.

Cleaning During COVID

These are extraordinary times here in the USA as well as many other parts of the world. You may be home-bound and under orders from your government officials to stay at home.

To avoid depression about all this, I think it might be a good idea to stay busy and tackle some projects around the house. This will get you away from the TV where just about everything spewing out of it is cheerless and bleak.

What’s more, your spending habits may have changed drastically. I can help you SAVE MONEY.

Instead of being able to buy something new, perhaps you need to make something you own LOOK new again. The Stain Solver product you’ve heard me talk about for years can do just that to HUNDREDS of things inside and outside your home.
Kids holding Stain Solver

Noah and Jonah are excited about their Stain Solver! I remember when their dad was as small as they are in this photo! Stain Solver keeps all their clothes and everything around their house CLEAN.

Don’t believe me? Peer at the photos just below. But before you do that, continue to read.

Perhaps you’ve decided to jump into your spring cleaning full-force. I can tell you that I’m about to go room-by-room here at my house, deep cleaning in my free time.

Yes, I'm going to use Stain Solver, an exceptional certified organic powdered oxygen bleach. I own the company with my wife, and over the past twenty-three years, we’ve sold TONS of the product.

Why? Because Stain Solver works.

Here’s a list of things you might clean at your home during the current crisis to stay busy while lifting some stains along with your spirits:

INSIDE:

  • Floor Tile Grout - CLICK or TAP HERE to watch how I do it
  • Pet Stains - CLICK or TAP HERE to watch me clean up cat puke
  • Coffee & Tea Mugs - CLICK or TAP HERE for amazing photos
  • Carpet Stains - CLICK or TAP HERE for unbelievable pro photos
  • Kitchen Cabinets - Melts grease and dirt from cabinets
  • Bathroom Floors - Deep clean ALL germs and microbes using Stain Solver

OUTSIDE:

  • Wood & Composite Decks - Safe for all nearby vegetation
  • Siding - Clean Mold and Algae from all sidings
  • Kayaks & Boats - Cleans algae, mold, hull stains, etc.
  • Outside Furniture Cushions & Awnings - COLOR & FABRIC SAFE!
  • Car carpets - Gets out oil!

If you have something you want to clean and it can get WET with water, Stain Solver can RENEW it. Money is TIGHT. Now is the time to SALVAGE what you have not, BUY something new.

Stain Solver makes things look like new. Don’t believe me? Look at these two photos.

Dirty Baseball Cap

Before Stain Solver

Clean Baseball cap

After Stain Solver

These are my FAVORITE all-time customer before-and-after photos. CLICK or TAP HERE to read the story behind the photos. I’m certain you’ll be stunned.

Have I convinced you to TRY it for the first time?

Go back up and look at Noah and Jonah. Their faces tell the story.

Your face is going to have a similar SMILE when you restore something and make it look new!

It truly is an amazing product. Some people get it as a gift and never use it - trust me, that’s a mistake.

Here’s a promo code that will get you a respectable 10% off any purchase greater than $25. If you live in the four commonwealths that touch the other lower 44 states here in the US, you also get FREE SHIPPING: (This offer expired on April 6, 2020.)

CLEANCOVID

CLICK or TAP HERE to place your order.

If you have a question about cleaning something with Stain Solver, just ask.

If you’ve never tried Stain Solver can you do me a favor? Can you reply to this message and share why. I’m trying to figure out what I’m doing wrong in my messaging. Thank you so much for your input.

Roofing Bid Sheet VIDEO

Tim Roofing Bid Sheet Video

I promised you I’d share the new Roofing Bid Sheet video. I re-recorded it yesterday and I know it’s going to help save you thousands of dollars on your next roof.

CLICK or TAP HERE to watch the video.

That’s quite enough for a Tuesday morning.

What questions do you have? CLICK or TAP HERE to ask them.

NEXT ISSUE TOPICS

Donn asked me how to match the color of a patch he needs to do to his concrete driveway. I’ll share that with you on Friday as well as a new video about Sewer Gas Smell! I'm also going to share some simple preventative tips to save you money on costly surprise repairs!

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com
CLEAN up Your COVID Stuff - www.StainSolver.com
Emergency COMMS 3.539 - www.W3ATB.com

P.S. Are you finally ready to get an outdoor shed and STOP paying all those insane fees at the storage place you’re currently using?

Do you know how to do a simple exercise to MAKE SURE your shed is the right size?

CLICK or TAP HERE and watch this cool video I shot to show you how simple it is.

Matching New Concrete to Old

Posted on by Tim Carter
Matching New Concrete to Old

The homeowner wants to repair this broken chunk of concrete driveway, but he wants the new to match the old. Copyright 2020 Tim Carter

This column was shared with my 31,000 subscribers who read my March 27, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter.

QUESTION #1: Tim, it’s time for you to reach into your magic tool bag. I need to replace a cracked-off section of my concrete driveway. My primary concern is I want the color and texture of the new patch to match as closely as possible to the existing driveway. It doesn’t need to be perfect, just close. How in the world does one accomplish this? I’ve read all of your past concrete repair columns at your AsktheBuilder.com website, so I understand how to mix, place and finish the concrete. Also, what do contractors use to paint the concrete to make it white? Donn R., Clemson, SC

You may be facing the same conundrum as Donn. Maybe you’re trying to match a wall stucco patch. Or, perhaps you want to repair the mortar between brick on your home.

I’m sure you’ve seen garish repairs where the new patching material stands out like a red wine stain on a white blouse. While it’s possible to get close when doing these types of masonry repairs, it’s next to impossible to get a perfect match. If you’ve got patience, and many don’t, you can really come very close to achieving perfection.

My advice to you as well as Donn is to do a thorough cleaning of the concrete before you start. You can accomplish this using a pressure washer equipped with a 15-degree tip at the end of the wand. Cleaning the concrete allows you to see exactly what you’ll be matching.

After your clean concrete is dry, get on your knees and really look at it. Odds are you’ll be amazed. You’re going to see the individual pieces of sand and tiny stones that were used to make the artificial rock. Your first task is to go to local gravel pits and find sand that looks just like what you see.

Pay attention to the different colors of the sand as well as the grain size of the sand. You may have to mix sand from different sources and blend them to get a close match. It’s imperative that you get the sand right.

Now it’s time to look at the cement paste that’s in between the grains of sand in the concrete. What color is it: gray, buff, off-white? The odds are it’s going to be some shade of gray. Gray is good and it’s the easiest to match.

Remember where I talked about patience? You can only achieve perfection or get close to it by practicing. You’re going to mix up a test batch of concrete yourself. Don’t purchase the pre-bagged concrete from the home center or local hardware store. Visit a local building supply store and get a bag of pure Portland cement.

You’ll need some clean gravel where the stones range in size from grapes to green peas. Mix three parts of the gravel with two parts of the sand and 1.5 parts cement. Blend all this dry and add water until the concrete is the consistency of stiff applesauce. You can watch my AsktheBuilder.com Mixing Concrete Video where I show the perfect consistency.

Pour this mixture in a small 1-foot by 1-foot form and finish it where the top texture matches the existing concrete as close as possible. Cover the test patch with a new plastic garbage bag and secure it so it doesn’t blow off. Wait for two weeks.

At the end of the waiting period, mix one part of muriatic acid to ten parts water. Read the warnings on the label of this powerful acid and follow all instructions. Remove the plastic from the test patch, spritz the concrete with a small amount of water, and brush on the acid solution. It should immediately start to fizz. Brush on more acid solution and let it work for about ten minutes never allowing it to evaporate. Use an old scrub brush to brush the concrete patch, rinse with plenty of clear water and allow it to dry.

The acid will wash off the gray cement paste from the sand on your new patch allowing you to see the color of the sand grains. If you don’t do this step, you’ll have a monolithic color gray for years on end. You’re just doing in minutes what Mother Nature has done since the day the driveway was poured.

There’s a great chance you’ll have a close match. If so, celebrate and proceed to duplicating your efforts on the actual driveway.

Are you like a few of my friends and don’t have this patience? Clean your entire driveway and just patch the area as I state in the columns at my website that Donn read. A month later, purchase some penetrating colored masonry stain and colorize your entire driveway! I’ve got a video on my website that shows how to colorize Mexican tile. It’s the same process for your concrete driveway.

The white paint that Donn asked about might be a traditional hydrated lime whitewash. It’s a great way to make your driveway one color. You can colorize whitewash any color using dry pigments! Do you want to know how to do that? Well, just go read all my past whitewash columns!

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Sewer Gas Smell Vent Pipe Video

Posted on by Tim Carter
roof vent flashing

Sewer Gas Smell | Sewer gas can be sucked from a rooftop vent pipe like this when the wind blows across it. If you decide to vent your bath exhaust through the roof using solid PVC pipe, be sure to use a high-quality vent pipe flashing like this one to prevent leaks. Photo Credit: Tim Carter 2021

Sewer Gas Smell Vent Pipe - Odor Source

Sewer gas smell can be pulled from a rooftop plumbing vent pipe as the wind blows across it. This is known as the venturi effect and you should have been introduced to this law of physics in high school. That said, you could have been sick that day it was talked about in class!

If you need plumbing consulting, I can do it for you. I've been a master plumber since age 29 and can help you solve your sewer gas problems.

You can also get sewer gas smell from a septic tank cleaning procedure.


Tim Carter shows a clever way to stop odors from exiting a plumbing vent pipe on a roof.

Clean Undermount Sink Caulk

Posted on by Tim Carter
clean undermount sink caulk

Clean Undermount Sink Caulk | This caulk used to be white, but now it's black with mold. Harsh chemicals can hurt the sink or you. It might be better to use a caulk remover and start over. Copyright 2020 Tim Carter

Clean Undermount Sink Caulk - Replacing It Might Be Better

You can clean undermount sink caulk using certified organic Stain Solver oxygen bleach, but it's going to take some effort and patience.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do NOT use chlorine bleach for this job if you have a stainless-steel sink! CLICK or TAP HERE to understand why.

What is Stain Solver and How Do I Use It?

Oxygen Bleach

Stain Solver is MADE in the USA with USA ingredients that are food-grade quality. CLICK THE IMAGE to order some NOW.

Stain Solver is a certified organic powder made in the USA with USA ingredients.  You mix with hot or warm water. CLICK or TAP HERE for the full use instructions.

Once dissolved, you put it in a spray bottle and spritz the caulk or moldy surface. You need to keep the caulk WET with the solution for about 30 minutes. Every ten minutes or so use a stiff brush to scrub the moldy and dirty caulk. Spray on more of the Stain Solver solution after scrubbing.

CLICK or TAP HERE to get FREE BIDS from local handymen who can do this job for you.

How Can I Replace the Caulk?

The secret is to use a caulk softener or remover to make it easy to scrape out the dirty and moldy caulk. You may discover it's faster to simply remove the nasty caulk and start over. You only have to remove the caulk 1/4-inch deep.

Here are some products you should consider using:

DAP Caulk Remover:

clean undermount sink caulk

This product works. Be sure to read the label if you have silicone caulk. This one only works on non-silicone caulks. CLICK or TAP HERE to have this in your hands in just two days or less.

Goo Gone Caulk Remover:

clean undermount sink caulk

The label says it removes silicone caulk too. Test it and see. CLICK or TAP HERE to have this in your home in hours.

CLICK or TAP HERE to get FREE BIDS from local handymen who can do this job for you.

March 22, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

Posted on by Tim Carter

Are you a brand-new subscriber? I’m so glad you’re here. Welcome! Until the COVID-19 crisis is contained, you’ll be receiving more frequent and shorter newsletters from me. I hope it’s a help. Speaking of help … Remember, other people need TP too. Share some of that TP you’re holding onto if you can.

Not new? Then you know I’m trying my best to help you take care of your home in these troubling times. Let’s get started.

Leo’s Drywall Repair Project

Leo took advantage of my Ask Tim page a few days ago. You can too! - Go ahead and ask for help. This is what Leo sent:

"I have drywall, mud, and tape in stock right now. I need to patch some drywall holes. I also have the drywall spatulas available. I just wanted a simple explanation as to how I properly patch the holes. Please help. It's my way to get through this COVID-19 nonsense. Thank you, in advance."
drywall repair

As you might expect, I’ve answered Leo’s questions in past columns and videos on my website. I suggest you CLICK or TAP the following links and get up to speed on how to accomplish minor drywall repairs and achieve PRO results:

How To Repair Nail Pops

PREVENT Drywall Blisters

Repair SMALLISH, Size 10, Drywall Holes

Repair a Door Knob

Do you have a loose doorknob that’s been driving you crazy?
Repair a Door KnobSome have hidden clips and retention pins that make it HARD to figure out how to get at the screws you need to tighten.

Please CLICK or TAP HERE and watch a very short video that will give you a few clues on how to solve this vexing problem.

Resurface Crappy Concrete or Stucco

You may live where it’s already slightly warm and there’s no freezing weather at night.

That’s the PERFECT weather to repair concrete, stucco, or concrete block. Waiting until it’s blistering hot is a mistake. Do the work now when it’s easier on you and the patching materials.

Concrete Repair

I urge you to check out the following past columns and videos to see how easy it is to repair flat concrete or vertical walls. You’ll also see how to fix concrete block that needs a stucco repair.

Simple DIY Concrete Resurfacing

Stucco Repair

Concrete Block Repair Videos - SCROLL DOWN

LIVE VIDEO REPORT

I'm a little sad to report that the LIVE video I recorded yesterday was fraught with issues. Not only did the live video start late, but there were all sorts of latency and buffering issues.

I wondered if the source was people overloading the Internet because they're at home during the COVID-19 crisis.

In any event, I'm going to re-record the video and upload it so you don't miss out on the information.

Thanks for your patience and understanding.

That’s quite enough for today.

CLICK or TAP HERE to ask me a question. I’ll be happy to help.

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com
CLEAN AWAY GERMS - www.StainSolver.com
Emergency COMMS | 3.539 - www.W3ATB.com

Do It Right, Not Over!

P.S. Would you like to see a "HELL, NO! Not-on-my-house photo!"? I'm talking about a serious carpentry error that you may miss when it comes to building a deck. Please look at the photo at the top of the page and study it. Do you know exactly WHAT'S WRONG and how to prevent someone from dying? CLICK or TAP HERE to test the depth of your carpentry skills.

March 21, 2020 AsktheBuilder Live Broadcast Alert

Posted on by Tim Carter

This is SUPER FAST.

It's just before 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

I promised you a few days ago, I would be starting LIVE TV broadcasting.

My FIRST one is in TWO HOURS!

What: I'm going to talk about dishonest roofers and HOW to save thousands of dollars!

When: 11 a.m. Eastern Time - today - March 21, 2020

Where: CLICK or TAP HERE to see me. Just do it a minute before 11 a.m. ET

FAQ:

Do I have to have a YouTube account to watch you, Tim?

NO! Just click the above link and watch.

If I can't watch you LIVE, will the video be available for watching later?

YES! I'll share the finished video in the next newsletter.

Can I chat with you during the broadcast?

MAYBE! It depends if you have a YouTube account.

See you soon!

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com

Roofing Bid Sheet

Posted on by Tim Carter

CLICK and WATCH the video above! This column was featured in my March 24, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter.

Roofing Bid Sheet - Be Prepared for Dishonest Roofers!

A roofing bid sheet is a document that allows you to discover a professional roofer. I created one 25 years ago that many still use each day! My customers love them. CLICK or TAP HERE to order and download it in seconds.

How Can You Spot a Dishonest Roofing Bid?

It's easy to spot a dishonest roofing bid. All you have to do is simple math before the salesman shows up at your house.

A friend of mine has a simple home here in New Hampshire that's 13 squares. A square is 100 square feet of roofing area. She called a company, a salesman came out, and he tried to twist her arm for two hours. The salesman gave her a very dishonest roofing bid sheet. Here's what it looked like:

roofing bid sheet

Roofing Bid Sheet | This is a VERY unprofessional and unethical roofing bid sheet. Look below at the second photo for the prices!

The original roofing bid sheet price was for $19,702.

That equals $1,515.53 per square. That's CRIMINAL in my opinion. It's STEALING.

How Do You Calculate What the Job Should Cost?

It's best to go step-by-step using the roofing bid sheet I provide. When you do, you identify all the costs.

I did some fast checking for my friend while she was on the phone.

The price of a lifetime architectural shingle at a home center is about $78 per square as of March, 2020. I did a fast material takeoff and the total cost for materials for her job is around $1,700 especially if she were to use the copper roof strips that extend the life of the new shingles by 30 or 40 years! Look below at that photo.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The copper strips you see below can be ADDED to an EXISTING ROOF to extend its life. You're buying the copper from me. It's the best out there. I only sell what I'd use on my home. When you place your order, email me and I'll send you a drawing of how to apply it to an existing roof.

The roofing company would only have five workers there for two days to do the job. The total labor cost for this is probably about $3,000 with all taxes, workman's comp, etc. fees included.

Here's the bottom half of the hand-written roofing bid sheet the unscrupulous salesman gave my friend:

roofing bid sheet

The lower price of $16,137.00 was offered if the company could put a sign in the front yard so they could SCREW other neighbors. They would set up financing so the monthly payment was $198 and all she had to do was write a check for $500 to get fleeced.

What Does a Real Roofing Bid Sheet Look Like?

A real roofing bid sheet looks professional. It contains many probing questions you MUST ASK the ROOFER so you know that you're job will be done right. The bid sheet should be an addendum to your contract so everything in the bid sheet the roofer MUST DO.

Here are a few pages from the roofing bid sheet I sell:

roofing bid sheet

This is the cover to my AsktheBuilder.com roofing bid sheet. CLICK the image to order and download it now.

roofing bid sheet

This is the intro to the roofing bid sheet. I provide you with FOUR important videos showing you how to find the BEST ROOFER in your town. CLICK or TAP the image to order and download the bid sheet now.

roofing bid sheet

This is page on of SEVERAL questions the roofer MUST ANSWER. Wait until you see all the questions! You'll feel so safe talking with a salesman! CLICK or TAP the image to order and download the roofing bid sheet.

roofing bid sheet

Here's a list of SOME of the Items needed to do your roof job. CLICK or TAP the image to order and download the ENTIRE LIST.

How Can I get My New Asphalt Shingles to LAST for 30 or 40 Years?

Simple. All you have to do is install thin copper strips at the top of your roof like you see in the photo. CLICK or TAP HERE to order the copper. I explain in my Roofing Ripoff expose' book how I discovered copper extends the life of asphalt shingles.

copper roof strip

I was the first person in the world to identify that copper prevents the oxidation of asphalt molecules on asphalt shingles. See how easy it is to install this copper in a new-roof installation? CLICK the photo or TAP HERE to order the copper strips.

roofing ripoff

Here's my Roofing Ripoff book. It's an easy one-hour read. You'll save $5,000 reading it. GUARANTEED.

March 19, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter

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Are you new here? Welcome! Because of the COVID-19 emergency, my newsletters will be more frequent and shorter to HELP save you time and money while you may be housebound.

BTW, How can I help you? WHAT questions do you have? CLICK or TAP HERE and ASK ME.

You may have been here for as long as twenty-four years. Can you believe I've been creating newsletters that long? You ask, "Tim, where in the HECK are all your past newsletters?"

Easy! CLICK or TAP HERE to go back in time, in months and even years, to see all past newsletters!

William's Beadboard Ceiling

William, from Cincinnati, Ohio - the land of food prizes such as Skyline Chili and Aglamesis dark chocolate pecandes, responded to my offer for help.

He wanted to know how to restore this beadboard porch ceiling:

paint beadboard ceiling

Do you know the exact steps I'd use? Are you positive?

CLICK or TAP HERE to see how to make that beadboard ceiling look new.

You'll also discover what I'd NEVER EVER do!!!

DISHONEST Roofing Bid - MUST SEE THIS!

Please look at this:

roofing bid sheet

Have you received quotes that look like this?

How do you know if the price you're being quoted is FAIR?

I BEG YOU to please CLICK or TAP HERE to see how my friend Aleda almost got taken to the cleaners.

She's now going to use my Roofing Bid Sheet to make sure she gets a fair quote.

Next Issue - DIY Drywall Patching and Finishing

Leo, who lives in New Jersey, also responded to my offer to help you as we work our way through the COVID crisis. Here's what he wrote:

"I have drywall, mud, and tape in stock right now. I need to patch some drywall holes. I also have the drywall spatulas available. I just wanted a simple explanation as to how I properly patch the holes. Please help. It's my way to get through this COVID-19 nonsense. Thank you, in advance."

This Sunday, I'll have a wonderful set of columns and videos showing you exactly how to do what Leo's about to tackle.

Stay calm!

Tim Carter
Founder - www.AsktheBuilder.com
WASH AWAY GERMS - www.StainSolver.com
Emergency COMMS - 3.539 - www.W3ATB.com

Do It Right, Not Over!

P.S. I want to thank you for praying for my friend a few days ago. She got back fantastic news on Tuesday afternoon and many of us are celebrating. Thank you so much for praying for her.

Paint Beadboard Ceiling

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paint beadboard ceiling

Paint beadboard ceiling | This ceiling needs new paint, but the old needs to come off first - or at least all the old loose paint. This is William's beadboard ceiling as featured in the March 19, 2020 AsktheBuilder Newsletter.

Paint Beadboard Ceiling

The recessed grooves in beadboard make painting it a not-so-fun project. Painting overhead is also problematic because the paint wants to fall in your face and on your arms. Bill, who lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, asked me to create this column.

What are the First Steps to Paint Beadboard Ceiling?

The first step is to scrape off all loose paint. Paint is nothing more than colored glue. Please read my past column about Adhesive Chain to understand why it's so important to get rid of every piece of loose paint.

CLICK or TAP HERE to get FREE BIDS from local painters if you don't want to paint your beadboard.

Should I Clean the Beadboard?

Yes, you need to clean the beadboard ceiling before painting it. Remember, paint is just glue with color and it sticks best to perfectly clean surfaces.

What Would You Use to Clean the Beadboard?

I've had the best results cleaning exterior painted surfaces using certified organic Stain Solver oxygen bleach mixed with a little bit of liquid dish soap. CLICK or TAP HERE to discover how to mix up the Stain Solver.

Oxygen Bleach

Stain Solver is MADE in the USA with USA ingredients that are food-grade quality. CLICK THE IMAGE to order some NOW.

Should I Use a Pressure Washer to Clean the Beadboard?

No. A pressure washer can damage the soft spring wood of the beadboard. It also can drive water deep between the grooves and get the beadboard wet on the backside causing more paint to peel.

Watch this video about how pressure washers damage wood decks and railings. The machine WILL DAMAGE your beadboard if you get the wand too close to the wood:

What is the Best Paint to Use?

The best paint you can use is one that has a urethane resin or glue component. Urethane is extremely sticky. Here's a great urethane paint. It's so durable it's meant to be walked on! It's urethane porch paint!

urethane porch paint

Here's a great urethane-fortified paint. That's why on the label it says it's for porches and floors! It's tough enough to walk on! CLICK THE IMAGE NOW TO ORDER IT.