Interior Home Repair

Shower sealant, also called caulk, is commonly used to bond and hide the joints in bathtubs and shower tile. It is composed of a silicone-based adhesive that effectively prevents leaks, water...

Shower caulk is commonly used to seal the joints and creases in bathtubs and shower tile. It is an effective silicone-based adhesive that prevents leaks, water damage and rusting. Dissolving old...

Despite the strength and durability of marble tile, it is not immune to cracking and damage. There are a number of ways your marble tile may become damaged, such as by dropping heavy objects on...

Applying sealant and adhesive can be an excellent way to make minor and major repairs around the home, but it is important to use those sealants and adhesives the right way. Whether you are...

Loose tile is generally discovered with the noise of the tile bumping up against the grout. For a long time, repairing a loose tile meant replacing it altogether. This tactic is still an option...

It is important to promptly repair loose ceramic tiles. If left unfixed, moisture can build up underneath the tile and begin to damage the substructure. With the correct tools and materials, you...

Granite countertops provide durability and add dramatic style to kitchens and bathrooms alike. The importance of maintaining the surface of granite cannot be overstated. Small nicks lead to large...

A leaky air mattress becomes less comfortable as it loses firmness, and it can leave you lying on the floor by the morning. You can repair your mattress instead of buying a new one, however, even...

All home repair requires the knowledge of the project at hand. When it comes to repairing cracks and dents in the bathroom sink, it is important to know the material you are working with before...

Adhesive caulk creates a seal between fixtures (such as steel enamel bathtubs) and walls, creating a waterproof seal to protect the walls or floors from water damage. In the home, you may find...

Packing tape is made to stick, and it works. Unfortunately, the adhesive may continue to stick after the tape is removed. That sticky residue rarely scrapes off, is impervious to water and won't...

Does your kitchen or bathroom countertop have cracked, broken, or missing tile? How long have you been living this way? Don't stress out, just follow these steps to create a countertop that is...

Removing ceramic tiles is a daunting task that requires patience, dedication and careful consideration. Whether removing an individual tile, a small grouping or an entire floor or wall worth of...

An update to any kitchen or bathroom can be quickly achieved by changing the laminate countertops. The varieties of design and color are endless. This is a home improvement project that is...

Removing tiles can be hard work. The right tools make the job easier, however. Before you begin tile-removal, it is helpful to familiarize yourself with tools you may need. Many you may already...

VCT or vinyl composition tile adhesive normally is applied in a thin layer to subflooring. This adhesive can be removed with tools and glue/mastic softening products. Since you'll likely be doing...

Do you have a running snag (a long, loose but not broken thread) in your Berber carpet? These ugly consequences of wear and tear can really bring down the whole look of your home. Pets can also...

After removing paneling, you may be left with walls covered in adhesive. Before you paint or otherwise refinish the surface, you may need to remove this adhesive. There are several ways to attempt...

Carpeting is expensive to purchase and install. The last thing you want to have to do is hire someone to repair the carpet when it is damaged. Do it yourself carpet repair may be the first option...

Do you have a piece of tile that is broken or chipped on your counter, your wall, or your floor? (Or anywhere else, for that matter...). Follow these step-by-step instructions for removing and...

The technique for removing self-adhesive vinyl lining wood or metal drawers is different than removing self-adhesive vinyl from drywall or plaster. You'll need common household tools that you...

Crown molding is a decorative way to finish the trim in a room and provides a smooth transition from the walls to the ceilings in a room. Crown molding has been used in all types of architecture...

Stickers usually adhere strongly to metal, and when metal is cold they may seem impossible to get off. In addition, if the metal has a paint or other kind of finish, trying to pull or scrape it...

Carpet tape and other construction adhesives are specifically designed to adhere firmly and resist any sort of degrading, slipping or adhesion failures. Since construction adhesives are designed...

Window tinting reduces sunlight and, therefore, protects furnishings in a home and upholstery in a car. Unfortunately, tinting does not always age well, especially if it was not applied correctly....

Repairing a hole, or even a worn spot, in your carpet is as easy as 3 simple steps.

Often times only one tile will manage to break or crack, and it's important to replace it carefully as to avoid any damage to the tiles surrounding it. Below is an easy guide on how to replace...

From time to time a ceramic tile or two will become chipped or broken. Whether it is on your floor, wall or counter top, this is unsightly and requires replacing. Sometimes it's simply time to...

Removing plastic walls tiles can be a chore. By using a metal paint scraper and an adhesive remover, clearing a wall of plastic tiles can be made easier.

Stickers, bumper stickers, duct tape and other forms of adhesive products can leave a sticky residue on your walls. Various household products will remove the tape and the adhesive goo that is...

If you're tired of your old bumper sticker, or the manufacturer has plastered warning stickers all over your new moped that you don't like, here are a few tips to remove those stickers and the...

If you have ever tried to get cured adhesive off wall tile, you know it is not something you can just squirt with a little bathroom cleaner and wipe off with a paper towel. It was formulated to...

The soap dish in the shower is normally the first part that needs replacing. Metal ones tend to rust and wear out fast. Ceramic inlaid soap dishes get used as a bar to help people out of the tub....

Tile is an ideal material to use as a counter top material. It is durable, so you don't need to worry about scuffs and cuts. You can cut directly on a tile counter top, and you don't need to worry...

Wallpaper can generally be removed by saturating it with a wet sponge and peeling it from the wall. Sometimes, the procedure backfires and you are left with a wall full of wallpaper adhesive that...

As houses shift and settle, plaster can crack or become separated from the wooden lath behind it. Repairing plaster permanently is quick and easy to do.

After wallpapering a room there is usually some paper left over. When you paint a room, and there is paint left over, you normally keep the paint for future touch ups. The same is true for the...

Tub surrounds are a great way to give your bathroom a fresh new look and are fairly easy to install, that is, except when you must accommodate a window. When you add a window to a tub surround,...

When it's time to replace tile, the very adhesive used to lay the old tile can become a project's worst enemy. Adhesive is strong for a reason--it's supposed to be strong, to keep tile in place...

Somebody spilled a glass of wine, dropped a cigarette or your new puppy had an "accident". Whatever caused it you now have big mark in your carpet and it's ugly. Don't despair, here's a good...

Polyvinyl chloride adhesive is commonly used to repair wood, glass, metal and china. The adhesive bonds quickly and dries clear, making it ideal for holding fragile and transparent objects. The...

Rubber cement is a liquid used to adhere easily wrinkled materials, such as paper. The compounds in the adhesive include liquids that evaporate after application, leaving behind particles that...

You can use urethane silicone adhesives to bond durable materials, such as wood and metal. The adhesive forms a strong but flexible bond, making it especially useful in engineering projects.

Epoxy adhesives have incredible strength, are waterproof and can bond almost any two objects. Here's how to use it to join most materials including glass, metal and wood.

Hide glue (made from the collagen in animal hide) is often used to repair and improve older items, such as antique furniture and wooden musical instruments. Available most commonly as a...

Hot melt adhesive is applied through what is better known as a "hot glue gun." True to its name, the device is shaped like a gun, and sticks of gelled glue are fed into it as the "bullets."...

Urea formaldehyde, more commonly known as plastic resin, is an adhesive used to bond wood with other wood, or wood with metal or glass. The adhesive forms a strong, rigid, water-resistant bond and...

With time, your countertops will show the effects of water, heat, and daily wear and tear. Minor damage to laminate is inexpensive to fix. For more serious damage, it's best to replace the...

For any sealing job that requires more caulk than a little squeeze tube, you'll need a caulking gun. Here's what to look for when you buy one.