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How to Install Tile over Porch Steps

Your house will look extremely neat, smooth and classy with a tile porch flooring. If you wish to give the same look to your porch, you can tile your porch using different varieties of tiles. The porch steps can also be tiled. It is common that you might have a cement porch or a wooden porch. If your

Paint a Porch Floor: 4 Tips

If you intend to paint your porch floor, you will have to prepare with the needed supplies and you should follow a few steps.1. Clean the AreaThe area must be cleaned prior to applying the paint, to remove debris, dust or possibly paint. If you are removing paint, don’t use a paint thinner, as this

How to Repair Sagging Wood Porch Flooring

Sagging wood porch flooring can greatly affect the overall aesthetic appeal of a house. Therefore, it is imperative to address such a problem as soon as possible. A sagging wood porch floor is often not a problem in relatively new homes, but in old houses, it is fairly common. To fix this eyesore, you

How to Paint a Porch Floor

There are some special tools and materials that are important to apply if you want to paint a porch floor. Since the porch will have more foot traffic on it than just about any other part of the house, and it is exposed to the elements, it is very important that it is properly protected so that it will

How to Prepare a Porch Floor for Paint

As anyone who has attempted a porch floor paint job before can attest, this procedure is made much easier and cleaner by taking a few proper precautions before you begin. Your porch floor will likely be dirty and not readily able to accept paint in its current state, even if it hasn't been used very

How to Remove a Concrete Porch

Removing a concrete porch requires some intense muscle work. So if you do not have the strength to pound concrete with a sledgehammer or enough gripping power to hold on to a jackhammer, then consider asking for assistance. Whether the concrete porch has to go for remodeling or because it has already

How to Repair a Stamped Concrete Porch

Repairing a concrete porch is no different than repairing any other exterior concrete surface such as a driveway, walkway or patio. Stamped concrete provides an especially durable surface that also requires minimal maintenance, however they can still end up getting damaged. If you have cracks and holes

How to Build a Wooden Porch over a Cement Porch

Building a wooden porch over a cement porch is an interesting renovation project. Some homeowners decide to renovate their existing cement porches by installing a new type of porch over existing porch. Wood is a good covering as it gives a warmer look to the porch. You do not need to remove the cement

How to Remove Concrete Porch Paint

Removing old concrete porch paint can be difficult, especially in the case when the original job created a strong bond between the cement and the layer of paint. This is normally the case if the job was done correctly in the first place. Fortunately, it is still possible to remove it although it is a

How to Restore a Wood Porch

Here are the steps for restoring an old, worn-out looking wood porch (and rotten in some cases): Tools and Materials Vacuum Cleaner Detergent Paint Stripper Hose or Power Washer Wood Brightener Medium and Fine Grit Sanding Blocks Wood Filler Pry Bar Saw Hammer Chisel Wooden

How to Paint Wooden Porches

Wooden porches are often chosen for their appearance and the cozy atmosphere they create. However, when the wood is old or when the old paint starts to crack, your entire house will look unwelcoming. You will need to paint your porch, as the fresh paint will not only improve the appearance of the porch

How to Clean and Maintain a Wooden Porch

A wooden porch is one of the best parts of your home. It provides a great place to relax and also add a classic appeal and value to the home. However, you need to maintain and clean wooden porches from time to time so that they last. Tools and Materials Needed: • Cleaning Solution• Broom• Bucket

How to Clean and Maintain a Brick Porch

A brick porch is not only attractive to the eye but very sturdy and long lasting thereby increasing the home’s value. A wise homeowner will want to clean and maintain their home's brick porch regularly to ensure that it stays in excellent condition. By following the steps listed below, the homeowner

Wooden Porch Repair: How to Replace Boards

A standard wooden porch floor is normally installed using tongue and groove flooring pieces. This means that if you plan to replace any of this type of flooring with similar flooring, you'll need to use special removal techniques and tools; otherwise, you are likely to damage your good flooring materials

How to Install Tongue and Groove Porch Flooring

The term tongue and groove porch flooring refer to the way in which certain types of lumber are milled for building porch flooring. The resulting 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,

How do I keep grass from growing between paver stones?

Paver stones are a popular choice for walkways in a garden. While they add a quaint beauty to the landscape, grass growing between them can be a problem. To keep grass from growing between paver stones, be sure to install them on a thick base of tamped down sand and fine pebbles. This bit of extra work