Kitchen and Bath Quick Fixes:Trouble Shooting

These tips will ensure that your quick fix will look good and last:


· When replacing hardware, take a measurement with you to the store to ensure the new handles will fit into the old screw holes. This will save you time and effort filling and sanding the previously drilled holes.

· The original paint in an older kitchen or bathroom is most likely oil-based. Clean and prepare the walls or cabinets, and use an oil-based primer. Then you can use the more environmentally friendly water-based paints to finish your project.

· Be sure surfaces are clean and dry before painting.

· Use a high-adhesion primer for slippery surfaces such as laminates.

· Water-based paint and varnish dries to the touch quickly. But allow your fresh finish to cure (dry through and harden) for at least 48 hours before using it.

· Always work in a well-ventilated area, especially when using melamine or oil-based paint or varnish.
· Don't paint a stove, sink, bathtub, toilet or tile floor. You can paint a refrigerator, or cover it with self-stick paper.
Source: Barbara Dingle

Posted by David Shieh- Abbotsford Real Estate Agent Landmark Realty Corp.