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Turning a wooden porch into a tile porch is very doable, as long as a careful approach is followed. Using tiles offers better design flair, and increased durability. The tiles can be installed over the wooden surface, but a layer of concrete should be installed as an underlayment first, to prevent wood

Installing indoor outdoor carpeting on your porch is not nearly as complicated as it sounds. Whether your porch is wood or concrete, the process is the same up until you have to secure the carpet to the surface. With the right tools, and some patience, you can dress up your porch to look its best with

A wooden porch swing can help to not only create a unique and iconic appearance for any outdoor porch space in your home, but it can also provide you and your family with a comfortable place to sit and rest when the weather permits. Hanging a porch swing is a relatively easy process, but it's important

The wood porch columns in your house are always exposed to the fury of the environment. These are continuously affected by rain, sunlight and snowfall and may rot out after some time. The columns occupy some space in the porch and support the roof. When you come to know that these columns are rotting

Wooden porch columns are the best especially when you want to give the column an artistic, classy, elegant or a stylish look. Wood is something that can be carved on very easily and can be made into different shapes and designs to make it look very beautiful as well as different and nice. You can also

Most of the wooden porch posts rot out at their bottom portion. The best and cheapest solution is to cut out the lower rotten part of the post at joining point of its square base with turned or shaped center portion and transplant a wooden base made from a stable wood species like fir to replace it.

Porch post is generally constructed using wood. A concrete slab forms sturdy and durable flooring for a porch. Each support posts should possess an anchor plates, which include drilled bolt holes. Attaching the bolster posts to the structure of a solid concrete base is not really an easy task. It is

Installing a porch ceiling light is work that can be carried out at home by anyone and requires little to no experience in electrical wiring. You simply have to follow a few steps concerning safety and some guidelines outlined in an electrical installation manual. From time to time, there is a need to

A vinyl porch ceiling panel is installed almost the same way as a vinyl soffit panel. All panels are secured to the ceiling with nails. These strips hold the nails in place so that the vinyl panels can lock into position. Each panel is also connected to the others through a locking mechanism. Therefore,

You may be thinking of refurbishing your porch ceiling by repainting it. Traditionally, the porch ceiling is painted in blue color. There are many believes and stories behind selecting a blue color for your porch ceiling. The blue ceiling is believed to stimulate a cool and pacifying environment. There

The term tongue and groove porch ceiling refers to the way in which certain types of lumber are milled for a porch ceiling . The resultant product is a board with interlocking boundaries, thus insuring a firm shape and a very narrow gap between each plank that is put in the place. If done appropriately,

In attempting a porch construction project, you should follow proven procedures to make sure your porch will be safe, sturdy and will last for years without deteriorating. Tip 1 – Level Your Surface before Pouring Concrete Level the soil before you begin pouring concrete, by removing or adding soil.

Are you ready to tackle a porch construction project? If you prefer the traditional look, if you want durability, if you want to compliment the look of your home, then consider using brick to build your porch. If this will be your first brick porch construction project, you should be aware of a few potential

After several years, the grout in the tile porch may look worn, get crumbled or get damaged. This is due to prolonged exposure to heat and moisture. However, other factors also play a role, such as the type of grout used, its consistency during installation, or the experience of the installer. Replace

Repairing a cracked tile porch can be a frustrating and difficult job. Fortunately, however, replacing broken tiles is well within the reach of almost anyone who feels comfortable with common DIY tasks and doing it yourself will save some much welcome cash as well. Replacing a broken tile on a porch

Today many homes have a tile porch and when it comes to cleaning and maintaining it, some people might have concerns. There is really no reason for concerns as these outdoor tiles can be cleaned and maintained much the same way as interior tiles. As a rule, outdoor tiles are sealed, different from how