July 1st, 2010
Maryland Bathroom Contractor, Realty Resurrections LTD receives EPA Renovation Certification
Realty Resurrections LTD announced today that they have achieved EPA required certification to conduct lead-based paint activities and renovations. This permits the company to provide renovation and repair services in homes and child-occupied facilities that were built prior to 1978.
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June 7th, 2010
People ask “what is Green board” and “what do you use it for?’. Green board is a type of drywall that is commonly used in bathrooms. It is moisture and mold resistant, but not waterproof.
Green board is used mostly for damp environments, but not to be confused with wet environments. You do not want to use green board on the tub/shower walls because if the grout or caulk should fail, the paper that lines the green board is only moisture resistant. Should the water get to the gypsum part of the wall, this will eventually lead to water damage, and tiles potentially falling off the wall. Additionally, green board is wrapped in paper, which is an organic product. Organic products produce mold when they come into contact with water and are not allowed to dry out thoroughly. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Bathroom, bathroom tile, Cement board, drywall, Green board, Maryland Bathroom Remodeling, Tile
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April 23rd, 2009
Recently we received a call from a client that wants to redo their kitchen. Should they use tile or linoleum on the floor?
I personally like linoleum because of the clean-up factor. I have kids and they are constant spilling something on the floor. When sweeping linoleum, the surfaces are typically smooth. There are fewer cracks and crevices for dirt to become trapped (comparing linoleum with tile). If you don’t have to worry about spills and dirt, then use tile. Did you know that there are quite a few linoleum patterns that look a lot like tile? Best part is, it’s cheaper to install!
Keep a few things in mind for tilework, though:
If you use sanded grout with your floor tile, I recommend that you either use an additive during the installation, or a silicone sealant after the installation. This helps prevent stains from spills and traffic wear-patterns. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Ceramic tile, Kitchen flooring, Kitchen remodeling, Linoleum, Maryland Bathroom re
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