Grout or Caulk: Tile Backsplash Solutions | Ep. 106
A lot of homeowners notice grout separating from the wall between the tile backsplash and their countertop. And they’re left wondering how to fix that separation: with grout or caulk under the tiles.
We'll talk about that, and much more, on this episode of The Today's Homeowner Podcast.
- [1:33] What to know when painting an old house
- [8:56] Tips for re-grouting in the kitchen
- [13:03] Home Depot Best New Product – Lifeproof Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
- [14:52] Can you re-stain or paint hardwood flooring?
- [20:28] Which insulation is better: open cell or closed cell?
- [28:28] Simple Solution: How to cut vinyl siding or thin plastic with a circular saw
- [30:38] Question of the Week: How do you take masonry paint off a cement block foundation and replace it with surface bonding cement?
Simple Solutions
Clean Cuts in Vinyl Siding—Next time you cut vinyl siding with a circular saw or other thin plastic, try this trick: Put the saw blade on backward, so its teeth are facing back toward you. Now, when you cut the siding, the blade will produce a clean, chip-free edge.
Spot Cleaning Tip—Remove stubborn stains from upholstery and carpeting by making a spot cleaner from oxygen bleach powder (such as OxiClean). Put one tablespoon of oxygen bleach in one cup of hot water. Stir well until the oxygen bleach powder is completely dissolved. Dip a toothbrush into the spot cleaner and scrub the stain. Repeat, keeping the area wet for at least five minutes. Blot dry with paper towels and let dry.
Question of the Week
Q: I have an outside cement block foundation, and I had put masonry paint on it. Now, I want to take the paint off and replace it with a surface bonding cement. Any suggestions as to the easiest way to take the masonry paint off and then put the surface bonding cement on?