This results in some ugly scratches and dings to that wall. So, how to prevent the chairs (or any other suitable furniture) from scratching the wall? Carpet tiles!
Prevent Furniture from Scratching Wall Paint
When we got our new dining set, the logical location for it would be this corner. I noticed though that at dinner, the kids would move the dining chairs that they unintentionally push the chair's back toward the wall.
This results in some ugly scratches and dings to that wall. So, how to prevent the chairs (or any other suitable furniture) from scratching the wall? Carpet tiles!
This results in some ugly scratches and dings to that wall. So, how to prevent the chairs (or any other suitable furniture) from scratching the wall? Carpet tiles!
How to Match the Sealant Color with Surrounding Masonry
In a previous entry, I managed to patch completely a long crack on the wall with sealant. Even as I used a gray colored sealant, the patch job still stands out because of the different color. Unless you paint or cover up the wall, the patch is very visible.
How to Repair and Seal Holes in Concrete Wall
Just like in the previous entry on repairing cracks on the wall, our blank wall also had some holes.
But unlike the cracks, these are smaller and rounder holes. These were left behind when big nails that were used to support the scaffold were pulled out.
In the photo below, the screwdriver points to one of these holes.
But unlike the cracks, these are smaller and rounder holes. These were left behind when big nails that were used to support the scaffold were pulled out.
In the photo below, the screwdriver points to one of these holes.
Stop the Caulking Gun from Passing more Sealant
In the first few projects I did where I used a caulking gun, it wasn't a pleasant experience. I wasted too much sealant coz in my zeal to get the sealant out, I pulled the trigger hard. Unfortunately, after stopping to check my work, the sealant kept oozing out. I didn't have anyone to guide me and I thought that stopping pulling the trigger will stop the flow. Nopes.
After pulling the trigger, the plunger (metal rod that pushes the tube's bottom) locks and does not retract. There is remaining pressure on the sealant material and that's what keeps the sealant flowing. The result? Huge wastage!
After pulling the trigger, the plunger (metal rod that pushes the tube's bottom) locks and does not retract. There is remaining pressure on the sealant material and that's what keeps the sealant flowing. The result? Huge wastage!
How to Repair and Seal Masonry Cracks on Concrete Wall
Here's a crack on the perimeter wall that the workers left. I believe the crack is around 1 to 2 inches deep. Had I told the workers to patch it up, they would most likely to just slather excess mortar along the crack thus covering it.
Although covered, the gap isn't necessarily filled with mortar. They'd have to use a jointer for that. And with a crack width of quarter of an inch, that may be difficult to do.
Although covered, the gap isn't necessarily filled with mortar. They'd have to use a jointer for that. And with a crack width of quarter of an inch, that may be difficult to do.
Covering Gaps and Holes with Mortar
Yesterday was my first hand at masonry. I bought myself simple tools for this job: a Php39.75 masonry trowel and a Php59.75 steel trowel. Why?
Well, after Jerry the plumber fixed our problematic toilet bowl last Thursday, he left behind some cement and sand. Not wanting to put these leftover materials to waste, I worked on our back concrete fence which had gaps between the hollow blocks.
Well, after Jerry the plumber fixed our problematic toilet bowl last Thursday, he left behind some cement and sand. Not wanting to put these leftover materials to waste, I worked on our back concrete fence which had gaps between the hollow blocks.
