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Repair Tip #1 Repairing Vinyl
Flooring
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resilient flooring, use the
adhesive the manufacturer specifies. If your flooring is old, you may
need to take a sample to a flooring materials supplier and ask about
the kind of adhesive is recommended. Be sure you know what kind of subfloor you have.
If there are bumps showing through the flooring
from the subfloor, place a block of wood over the bumps and tap it
lightly with a hammer. If this doesn't work, the bumps will be
difficult to get rid of--you'll have to remove the floor covering to
gain access to the subfloor so you can replace the nails or screws.
It may be that your flooring is old and you
cannot find matching material to make a repair. Consider using a
complementary or even contrasting color or design. If this isn't
suitable, you may need to recover the entire floor. |
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To reaffix a tile that's lifted
at one corner or replace a damaged tile, warm the damaged tile with a
hair dryer, iron, or propane torch (be careful!) until it begins to
curl. Focus the heat on the corner if you want to reglue a tile that's
lifting. Peel it up, using a putty knife as shown, and scrape off the
old adhesive. |
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Using a knotched spreader or trowel, as
shown below left, spread resilient tile adhesive on the subfloor and
push the tile firmly into it. Wipe away any excess adhesive. |
Repair Tip #2
Brown circular
spots in ceiling:
When brown circular spots are discovered in ceiling areas, there is an
obvious leak that must be addressed "immediately"! water causes considerable
damage to wood and drywall, not to mention moisture that could attract
termites. repair leak, purchase a stain kiln to be applied to water stain.
Once stain has disappeared, apply paint to
match existing color, two coats for best results. Always paint spots beyond
the spot itself approx six to eight inches in either direction.
Repair Tip #3
Foundation settlement:
cracks in walls or where wall meets ceiling are strong indication of
settlement. In new homes, within a two year period, contact your builder.
For older homes it is best to first repair cracks with drywall compound
combined with durabond, or caulking where wall meets the ceiling. A more
permanent fix is not recommended right away in that settelement may still be
occurring. Once a professional has determined the true cause of the
settlement and if settlement has ceased, then a more permanent fix can be
had using joint tape, or fibered mesh to cover cracks along with compound
mix.
Wisdom Tip - FYI
Paying a
Contractor:
"Never" give money to any Contractor in advance unless,
1.The
contractor is supplying all materials and needs a portion of the "Contract
amount" to supply materials to begin work. Get a receipt, or write a check
to maintain your own records.
2.
Unless the Contarctor has already dropped off materials on your
project, and is asking for a portion of the contract amount subsequent to
his supplying materials. Always ask for and check references. The Board for
Contractors will advise as to the ligitimacy of any contractor by calling
(804) 367-8500.
The State License number should appear on the proposal / contract.
Contract/Proposal:
The contract or proposal shall include, The contractors name, address, phone
number State license number, and EIN. The document should indicate
specifically what will be done, how long it will take, how much it will
cost, and how payments will be made,
and when. The documnet shall include signed names of the parties entering
into the contractual agreement, and date.
Don't forget, if you
need us, we are here for you! |
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