Do it yourself home improvements?
Mrs. Holly 2010 asked:
Hey there everyone, hope everyone is having a great Wed! I am getting married in 2010 and my fiance is currently living in the home that will be ours. There is a few things about the home that really need to be updated. For instance hideous orange and red brick look alike carpet in the kitchen, eww, lol it is not in bad shape it is clean but it is just really ugly and we both **** it and want it gone! The counters are a dark greenish color like a sage color, they are not horrible and are in really good shape so our plan was to try to change up the paint in the kitchen and make the counters blend. I feel like the green could be easily brought up to date or atleast better with a new color scheme in the kitchen. We plan to try to tile the floor ourselves. His parents, the former owners, retiled the entry hall and the bathrooms themselves. We think that we could do it together, I don’t think it would be that hard, the floors under the carpet seem to be in good shape. What all do we need to tile the floors besides the selected tile. Also what color of paint would you suggest for the walls and the cabinets to go with the sage green countertops until we can have them replaced. We want to try to get use out of them because they are not that bad.
james did you not read the question
Hey there everyone, hope everyone is having a great Wed! I am getting married in 2010 and my fiance is currently living in the home that will be ours. There is a few things about the home that really need to be updated. For instance hideous orange and red brick look alike carpet in the kitchen, eww, lol it is not in bad shape it is clean but it is just really ugly and we both **** it and want it gone! The counters are a dark greenish color like a sage color, they are not horrible and are in really good shape so our plan was to try to change up the paint in the kitchen and make the counters blend. I feel like the green could be easily brought up to date or atleast better with a new color scheme in the kitchen. We plan to try to tile the floor ourselves. His parents, the former owners, retiled the entry hall and the bathrooms themselves. We think that we could do it together, I don’t think it would be that hard, the floors under the carpet seem to be in good shape. What all do we need to tile the floors besides the selected tile. Also what color of paint would you suggest for the walls and the cabinets to go with the sage green countertops until we can have them replaced. We want to try to get use out of them because they are not that bad.
james did you not read the question
What all do we need to tile the floors besides the selected tile.
I had several questions it was all a matter of interpreting the given selection and giving advice. You should practice reading.
April 23rd, 2009 at 5:24 pm
Can’t really answer your questions on tiling the floors since you are not specific about the type of tile. Vinyl? Laminate? Ceramic? The first two are easy, the last is somewhat difficult. As to the counters, did you know that if they are laminate you can have new laminate glued over the old to change the color and pattern without changing the counter itself? Most custom counter installers can do that and it is not expensive. If you still want to live with the green, I would paint the cabinets off-white or cream color if you like traditional styling. If you like a more modern look you could try a warm grey. For the walls, a saddle tan ar even terra cotta (orange tones are complementary to greens on the color range wheel). Just pick shades that are similar in tone value and intensity.
April 27th, 2009 at 4:05 am
What is the question ?, Your telling a lot but not asking anything.
April 30th, 2009 at 5:27 am
For ceramic, thats what I m guessing you want to put in.. Providing the floors are normal and solid, you ll need a few things . 1/2 inch cement board, thin set to set the cement board down to and a minimum of 1 1/2 inch galvenized roofing nails. I like to use 2 inch. Enough to nail a minimum 8 inch on center or closer,more along the seams..Cement board seam tape. The proper size trowels for the ceramic your installing. If your starting out in remodeling and may do more in the future purchase a decent one that you ll be able to over and over for years..5 gallon bucket are handy,along w/ sponges.. Knee pads.. These are the basics. Get good stuff that ll last you the cheap stuff won t.Buy a little at a time so it s not so bad.. A wet saw is very handy. 200/300 $ for a small one but itll last for many projects. GL
May 2nd, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Go to your local home depot, menards, lowes and look in the “peel and stick” tile areas. The “cheapest fix” is usually this and homeowners with a little common sense can usually install these without a problem. Since you two are getting “just married” my guess is you want to be economically prudent on your kitchen upgrade. The peel and stick tiles by Congoleum come in various patterns “stone” look alikes and are very durable. You can play with design ideas and schemes on the interactive design space by Congoleum and also locate a store near you that has this product. Follow the directions on the box and your kitchen remodel should come out quite well.