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DIY projects for the home including projects to add style and function to your bathroom, bedroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, and more.
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a kitchen with white cabinets and an island in the center, surrounded by wicker chairs
Wallpaper For Backsplash
Wallpaper Kitchen Backsplash
Paper Countertops
Wallpaper Backsplash Kitchen
White Laminate Countertops
Kitchen Backsplash Wallpaper
Contact Paper Countertop
Wallpaper Backsplash
Kitchen Desk Areas
a kitchen with white cabinets and an island in the middle, before and after remodeling
Contact Paper Countertops
Painting Bathroom Countertops
Budget Friendly Kitchen
Dated Kitchen
Marble Contact Paper
Cover Your Countertop with Contact Paper!
Along with a few other budget-friendly changes new kitchen light and new wallpaper, covering our countertops with this marble contact paper took our kitchen from this: Click on the link to see what it looked like after!
a white bath tub sitting next to a green shower curtain in a bathroom with tile flooring
Blue White Bedroom
Simple Bathroom Decor
Boho Chic Bedroom
Jack And Jill Bathroom
Bedroom Crafts
Diy And Home Improvement
Diy Remodel
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Teen Bedroom
How to Caulk a Bathtub Like a Pro!
Now all you need to do is wait! It’s important to give the caulk enough time to cure before using your bathtub. Once the cure time is over, drain the water in your tub and start putting your it-now-looks-like-a-million-bucks bathtub to use! Click the link for more tips on how to caulk your bathtub like a pro!
a person is using a blue tape to clean a bathtub with white tiles on the wall
Caulking Tools
One Last Time
The Painter
How to Caulk a Bathtub Like a Pro!
Now it’s time to remove the painter’s tape, pulling it up at a 45-degree angle. It should leave you with a nice, clean caulk line! Inspect your work one last time, and wipe away any extra caulk with a damp cloth before it dries. Click the link for more tips on how to caulk a bathtub like a pro!
a person using a pair of black shoes to clean a bathtub with blue tape
Bathtub Caulking
Caulking Tips
Driven By Decor
How to Caulk a Bathtub Like a Pro!
It’s time to smooth out the caulk and make your job look like a pro did it. You can use a caulk finishing tool by placing it at one end and gently gliding it along the length of your caulk line. Ensuring you have a smooth uniform finish! Click the link for more tips on how to caulk a bathtub like a pro!
a person using a power drill to fix a sink faucet in a bathroom
Small Powder Rooms
Painting Bathroom Cabinets
Bedroom Furniture Makeover
Old Bathroom
Bathroom Remodel Ideas
Small Remodel
How to Caulk a Bathtub Like a Pro!
I’ve got one last tip before we get caulking. Fill your bathtub with water! Why? When you take a bath, the weight of the water plus your body can cause the tub to sink a bit, stretching the caulking and potentially causing it to crack over time. This will reduce the risk of long term cracking! Click the link for more tips on how to caulk a bathtub like a pro!
a bathtub with blue and white lines on the wall next to it's faucet
Tub Tile
How to Caulk a Bathtub Like a Pro!
Unless you’re very experienced with using a caulking gun, I recommend placing strips of painter’s tape along both sides of the tub/tile joint you’re caulking so you avoid a messy clean-ups! Click the link for more tips on how to caulk a bathtub like a pro!
After cutting off the tip of your caulk tube, pierce the interior seal of the tube. This can be done with the piercing tool on your caulk gun or with one of these caulk caps. Click the link for more tips on how to caulk a bathtub like a pro! The Tube
The Tube
How to Caulk a Bathtub Like a Pro!
After cutting off the tip of your caulk tube, pierce the interior seal of the tube. This can be done with the piercing tool on your caulk gun or with one of these caulk caps. Click the link for more tips on how to caulk a bathtub like a pro!
a person is using a pair of scissors to cut something out of the paper cup
How to Caulk a Bathtub Like a Pro!
How you cut your caulk tube actually plays a big role in the success of your caulking job. Use a sharp utility knife to cut the tip of your caulk tube at a 45-degree angle close to the end of the tip. Click the link for more tips on how to caulk a bathtub like a pro!
a person is using a knife to cut through the wall with white paint on it
Putty Knife
The Glow Up
How to Caulk a Bathtub Like a Pro!
To use your putty knife, hold it vertically and slide it along the top edge of your caulk and then hold it horizontally and slide it along the bottom edge of your caulk. Click the link for more tips on how to caulk a bathtub like a pro!
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a person is using a trowel to fix a bathtub with white tile
Different Tools
How to Caulk a Bathtub Like a Pro!
I tried several different tools to remove the old dried caulk, and found that it was easiest to remove the hard, brittle caulk with the putty knife. Click the link for more tips on how to caulk a bathtub like a pro!
a person using a screwdriver to fix a sink faucet
Caulk Removal Tool
Modern French Country
How to Caulk a Bathtub Like a Pro!
For a professional-looking caulk job, it’s important to start with a clean slate by removing any old caulk. This 3-in-1 tool worked best on the caulk areas that were still somewhat soft. Click the link for more tips on how to caulk a bathtub like a pro!
a faucet mounted to the side of a white tiled wall
Wood Valance
How to Caulk a Bathtub Like a Pro!
It was definitely time to replace this mess of caulk, starting with gathering the right tools to get the job done. Click the link for a list of all the tools you need to caulk your bathtub like a pro!
Before and after photos of painted bathroom vanity Painted Bathroom Vanity, Paint Brushes And Rollers, Painted Vanity Bathroom, Painting Station, Painted Bathroom, Granite Vanity Tops, Farmhouse Inspiration, Bath Ideas
Painted Bathroom Vanity
Paint Brushes And Rollers
Painted Vanity Bathroom
Painting Station
Painted Bathroom
Granite Vanity Tops
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Painted Bathroom Vanity Before & After!
We painted our old, worn bathroom vanity and gave it new life! It's simple if you follow my step by step DIY instructions!
Painting bathroom cabinet door + finished vanity painted white Old Bathroom Vanity
Old Bathroom Vanity
How I Painted Our Bathroom Vanity
I totally transformed my old bathroom vanity with paint and share the step by step how-to so you can do yours too!