How do I find an honest contractor to do some work on my bathroom, at home?

Q. Bathroom work,plus more storage room inside.

A. There is no way to be 100% sure to know if you are going to hire an "honest" contractor. There are things to protect yourself though.
>get references
>check with the BBB to check on any negative reports
>Check to see if the property is owned by the contractor where they reside. AND if they own their home. Be sure they are not a traveling road show.
>When the person whom shows up to measure, estimate, or to sign the contract and collect the 1/2 down works for the company and that they have been there for a while. Many theifs work for reputable companies or get their information from an insider within the company. Everybody loses except the theif.
>MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A SIGNED CONTRACT with everything that they are going to do and everything you are willing to do ... including how payments are made. Most contractors ask for 1/2 down BEFORE any work, this is where a theif makes most of their money ... having a contract with a company that fits with the above pointers protects you.
>Don't accept proposals like
"REMODEL BATHROOM = $8,000.00. 1/2 Down, remainder upon draw system"
GET DETAILS --- IN WRITTING! Don't accept verbal "Ya, I'll do that" You will get a bill for $20,000 at the end of the job that was supposed to be $8,000 and once you read the small print, you will find you will owe every penny - and they will get it.
>Where do you look? Service Magic does not recommend companies that they don't have insurance and licences from. This is a good place to start, and it is free to the consumer. http://servicemagic.com/
>Yahoo does have a similar "find a company" type of service, although there are no "checks" that Yahoo does to make sure these are "real" companies.
>HAVE FUN! I have been servicing the building industry since 1980, and although remodeling and building a home for yourself is one of the most stressful parts of life, the people that allow the FUN to be in the project usually enjoy the finished product for many many years ... Many of my customers that don't have FUN doing the remodel end up with personal problems that you don't want, such as divorce, illness, heart attacks, miscarrages, and loss of jobs because of time spent on the project. I have seen all of the above problems with my customers. It's much better for the customer to have FUN!

what is the best way to get rid of bathroom mold in the caulking, tile grout and textured ceiling, for good.?

Q. bathroom has no exhaust fan. Family of six, one bathroom. tile around tub, swirl textured ceiling.
Is this a gut and redue or can this be done with minimum cost?

A. I recommend Tilex; it really cuts deeply into the mold. If a ceiling fan is too hard or costly, ANY fan in the bathroom can help move the humidity out.

Mold spores are everywhere; they simply need water to grow. Install a big fan in the ceiling, put a stand-up fan near the door and clean often. If you have a window, you could get a window fan too.

My bathroom has a really strong urine smell what could this be caused from and what is a way to get rid of it?

Q. I know it's a bathroom of course it's gonn'a smell like urine but it's so strong I can't barely stand it. I clean my bathroom about 3-4 times a month.

A. Do you have men or boys in your home? If so, the floors and walls around the toilet need to be cleaned regularly, as well as the toilet itself. You may need to replace the toilet seat and any bath mats or rugs that you have in the bathroom.

If you have carpet around the toilet it should be cleaned with something that will neutralize the urine. I've found that spraying white vinegar on the carpet works well. The vinegar smell will dissipate as it dries and you can then clean the carpet with something a little more fragrant.

Wall paper will also absorb urine and I've tried lightly spraying and wiping it with vinegar and it helps, but I've also had to completely strip the paper and paint the bathroom to get the smell out of the walls. Good luck. I hope you find something that will solve your problem.

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How do I find an honest contractor to do some work on my bathroom, at home?

Q. Bathroom work,plus more storage room inside.

A. There is no way to be 100% sure to know if you are going to hire an "honest" contractor. There are things to protect yourself though.
>get references
>check with the BBB to check on any negative reports
>Check to see if the property is owned by the contractor where they reside. AND if they own their home. Be sure they are not a traveling road show.
>When the person whom shows up to measure, estimate, or to sign the contract and collect the 1/2 down works for the company and that they have been there for a while. Many theifs work for reputable companies or get their information from an insider within the company. Everybody loses except the theif.
>MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A SIGNED CONTRACT with everything that they are going to do and everything you are willing to do ... including how payments are made. Most contractors ask for 1/2 down BEFORE any work, this is where a theif makes most of their money ... having a contract with a company that fits with the above pointers protects you.
>Don't accept proposals like
"REMODEL BATHROOM = $8,000.00. 1/2 Down, remainder upon draw system"
GET DETAILS --- IN WRITTING! Don't accept verbal "Ya, I'll do that" You will get a bill for $20,000 at the end of the job that was supposed to be $8,000 and once you read the small print, you will find you will owe every penny - and they will get it.
>Where do you look? Service Magic does not recommend companies that they don't have insurance and licences from. This is a good place to start, and it is free to the consumer. http://servicemagic.com/
>Yahoo does have a similar "find a company" type of service, although there are no "checks" that Yahoo does to make sure these are "real" companies.
>HAVE FUN! I have been servicing the building industry since 1980, and although remodeling and building a home for yourself is one of the most stressful parts of life, the people that allow the FUN to be in the project usually enjoy the finished product for many many years ... Many of my customers that don't have FUN doing the remodel end up with personal problems that you don't want, such as divorce, illness, heart attacks, miscarrages, and loss of jobs because of time spent on the project. I have seen all of the above problems with my customers. It's much better for the customer to have FUN!

what is the best way to get rid of bathroom mold in the caulking, tile grout and textured ceiling, for good.?

Q. bathroom has no exhaust fan. Family of six, one bathroom. tile around tub, swirl textured ceiling.
Is this a gut and redue or can this be done with minimum cost?

A. I recommend Tilex; it really cuts deeply into the mold. If a ceiling fan is too hard or costly, ANY fan in the bathroom can help move the humidity out.

Mold spores are everywhere; they simply need water to grow. Install a big fan in the ceiling, put a stand-up fan near the door and clean often. If you have a window, you could get a window fan too.

My bathroom has a really strong urine smell what could this be caused from and what is a way to get rid of it?

Q. I know it's a bathroom of course it's gonn'a smell like urine but it's so strong I can't barely stand it. I clean my bathroom about 3-4 times a month.

A. Do you have men or boys in your home? If so, the floors and walls around the toilet need to be cleaned regularly, as well as the toilet itself. You may need to replace the toilet seat and any bath mats or rugs that you have in the bathroom.

If you have carpet around the toilet it should be cleaned with something that will neutralize the urine. I've found that spraying white vinegar on the carpet works well. The vinegar smell will dissipate as it dries and you can then clean the carpet with something a little more fragrant.

Wall paper will also absorb urine and I've tried lightly spraying and wiping it with vinegar and it helps, but I've also had to completely strip the paper and paint the bathroom to get the smell out of the walls. Good luck. I hope you find something that will solve your problem.

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How do I find an honest contractor to do some work on my bathroom, at home?

Q. Bathroom work,plus more storage room inside.

A. There is no way to be 100% sure to know if you are going to hire an "honest" contractor. There are things to protect yourself though.
>get references
>check with the BBB to check on any negative reports
>Check to see if the property is owned by the contractor where they reside. AND if they own their home. Be sure they are not a traveling road show.
>When the person whom shows up to measure, estimate, or to sign the contract and collect the 1/2 down works for the company and that they have been there for a while. Many theifs work for reputable companies or get their information from an insider within the company. Everybody loses except the theif.
>MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A SIGNED CONTRACT with everything that they are going to do and everything you are willing to do ... including how payments are made. Most contractors ask for 1/2 down BEFORE any work, this is where a theif makes most of their money ... having a contract with a company that fits with the above pointers protects you.
>Don't accept proposals like
"REMODEL BATHROOM = $8,000.00. 1/2 Down, remainder upon draw system"
GET DETAILS --- IN WRITTING! Don't accept verbal "Ya, I'll do that" You will get a bill for $20,000 at the end of the job that was supposed to be $8,000 and once you read the small print, you will find you will owe every penny - and they will get it.
>Where do you look? Service Magic does not recommend companies that they don't have insurance and licences from. This is a good place to start, and it is free to the consumer. http://servicemagic.com/
>Yahoo does have a similar "find a company" type of service, although there are no "checks" that Yahoo does to make sure these are "real" companies.
>HAVE FUN! I have been servicing the building industry since 1980, and although remodeling and building a home for yourself is one of the most stressful parts of life, the people that allow the FUN to be in the project usually enjoy the finished product for many many years ... Many of my customers that don't have FUN doing the remodel end up with personal problems that you don't want, such as divorce, illness, heart attacks, miscarrages, and loss of jobs because of time spent on the project. I have seen all of the above problems with my customers. It's much better for the customer to have FUN!

what is the best way to get rid of bathroom mold in the caulking, tile grout and textured ceiling, for good.?

Q. bathroom has no exhaust fan. Family of six, one bathroom. tile around tub, swirl textured ceiling.
Is this a gut and redue or can this be done with minimum cost?

A. I recommend Tilex; it really cuts deeply into the mold. If a ceiling fan is too hard or costly, ANY fan in the bathroom can help move the humidity out.

Mold spores are everywhere; they simply need water to grow. Install a big fan in the ceiling, put a stand-up fan near the door and clean often. If you have a window, you could get a window fan too.

My bathroom has a really strong urine smell what could this be caused from and what is a way to get rid of it?

Q. I know it's a bathroom of course it's gonn'a smell like urine but it's so strong I can't barely stand it. I clean my bathroom about 3-4 times a month.

A. Do you have men or boys in your home? If so, the floors and walls around the toilet need to be cleaned regularly, as well as the toilet itself. You may need to replace the toilet seat and any bath mats or rugs that you have in the bathroom.

If you have carpet around the toilet it should be cleaned with something that will neutralize the urine. I've found that spraying white vinegar on the carpet works well. The vinegar smell will dissipate as it dries and you can then clean the carpet with something a little more fragrant.

Wall paper will also absorb urine and I've tried lightly spraying and wiping it with vinegar and it helps, but I've also had to completely strip the paper and paint the bathroom to get the smell out of the walls. Good luck. I hope you find something that will solve your problem.

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When painting a bathroom, do you have to use a special paint to withstand heat and humidity?

Q. I am going to be painting my bathroom this weekend. I was wondering if I can use the regular matte finish in there or do I have to get a little gloss so it can stand the heat. I never close my bathroom door because it's inside my bedroom so I just close my bedroom door. It never gets THAT steamy in the bathroom because of that. I am just wondering though. Also, do you think it's nice to also paint the ceiling the same color as the walls? Or should I leave it white? I am doing a light pinkish color.

A. Don't use flat paint, I't grows mold really easy. I used to own a painting busines. We always used semi gloss or gloss paint for the bathrooms. I saw some one else recomend Behr paints from Home dept, My advice is not to use it. I found it required a lot of extra prep and even mutiple coats to get good coverage. I like the look of the bathroom walls and ceiling the same color.Good luck

What kind of ceiling lights or bathroom lights would be good for a teenagers bedroom or bathroom?

Q. For the bathroom I'm looking for one with three bulbs and for the bedroom a flush mount. my bedroom is aqua.
i'm not sure about the other details. and could you also add pictures with your answers?

A. A mini chandelier is a really cute and unique addition for bathroom lighting. It will help add some decor to the room. Check some out

http://www.everychandelier.com/Mini-Chandelier-C53035.html

How to clean bathroom walls before painting?

Q. My bathroom walls are coated with hair, dust, fuzz from my towels and hairspay. I need to clean them before I paint. What cleaning products do you suggest I use?
Once cleaned, do I need to use a base primer? What type of paint should I use, Latex or Oil? How many coats? I already have the color chosen, I just need the how to tips. Thanks.

A. There is a powder cleaning product called TSP, that you can purchase at any hardware store. Follow the directions on the box.

Buy the primer KILZ. After the walls are completely dry, paint them with the Kilz.

Then apply a water based enamel paint.

Never use a latex paint in the bathroom because moisture gets under it and it starts to bubble and pull away from the wall. All bleach does is change the color of the dirt and sterilize it.

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How do I find an honest contractor to do some work on my bathroom, at home?

Q. Bathroom work,plus more storage room inside.

A. There is no way to be 100% sure to know if you are going to hire an "honest" contractor. There are things to protect yourself though.
>get references
>check with the BBB to check on any negative reports
>Check to see if the property is owned by the contractor where they reside. AND if they own their home. Be sure they are not a traveling road show.
>When the person whom shows up to measure, estimate, or to sign the contract and collect the 1/2 down works for the company and that they have been there for a while. Many theifs work for reputable companies or get their information from an insider within the company. Everybody loses except the theif.
>MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A SIGNED CONTRACT with everything that they are going to do and everything you are willing to do ... including how payments are made. Most contractors ask for 1/2 down BEFORE any work, this is where a theif makes most of their money ... having a contract with a company that fits with the above pointers protects you.
>Don't accept proposals like
"REMODEL BATHROOM = $8,000.00. 1/2 Down, remainder upon draw system"
GET DETAILS --- IN WRITTING! Don't accept verbal "Ya, I'll do that" You will get a bill for $20,000 at the end of the job that was supposed to be $8,000 and once you read the small print, you will find you will owe every penny - and they will get it.
>Where do you look? Service Magic does not recommend companies that they don't have insurance and licences from. This is a good place to start, and it is free to the consumer. http://servicemagic.com/
>Yahoo does have a similar "find a company" type of service, although there are no "checks" that Yahoo does to make sure these are "real" companies.
>HAVE FUN! I have been servicing the building industry since 1980, and although remodeling and building a home for yourself is one of the most stressful parts of life, the people that allow the FUN to be in the project usually enjoy the finished product for many many years ... Many of my customers that don't have FUN doing the remodel end up with personal problems that you don't want, such as divorce, illness, heart attacks, miscarrages, and loss of jobs because of time spent on the project. I have seen all of the above problems with my customers. It's much better for the customer to have FUN!

what is the best way to get rid of bathroom mold in the caulking, tile grout and textured ceiling, for good.?

Q. bathroom has no exhaust fan. Family of six, one bathroom. tile around tub, swirl textured ceiling.
Is this a gut and redue or can this be done with minimum cost?

A. I recommend Tilex; it really cuts deeply into the mold. If a ceiling fan is too hard or costly, ANY fan in the bathroom can help move the humidity out.

Mold spores are everywhere; they simply need water to grow. Install a big fan in the ceiling, put a stand-up fan near the door and clean often. If you have a window, you could get a window fan too.

My bathroom has a really strong urine smell what could this be caused from and what is a way to get rid of it?

Q. I know it's a bathroom of course it's gonn'a smell like urine but it's so strong I can't barely stand it. I clean my bathroom about 3-4 times a month.

A. Do you have men or boys in your home? If so, the floors and walls around the toilet need to be cleaned regularly, as well as the toilet itself. You may need to replace the toilet seat and any bath mats or rugs that you have in the bathroom.

If you have carpet around the toilet it should be cleaned with something that will neutralize the urine. I've found that spraying white vinegar on the carpet works well. The vinegar smell will dissipate as it dries and you can then clean the carpet with something a little more fragrant.

Wall paper will also absorb urine and I've tried lightly spraying and wiping it with vinegar and it helps, but I've also had to completely strip the paper and paint the bathroom to get the smell out of the walls. Good luck. I hope you find something that will solve your problem.

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When painting a bathroom, do you have to use a special paint to withstand heat and humidity?

Q. I am going to be painting my bathroom this weekend. I was wondering if I can use the regular matte finish in there or do I have to get a little gloss so it can stand the heat. I never close my bathroom door because it's inside my bedroom so I just close my bedroom door. It never gets THAT steamy in the bathroom because of that. I am just wondering though. Also, do you think it's nice to also paint the ceiling the same color as the walls? Or should I leave it white? I am doing a light pinkish color.

A. Don't use flat paint, I't grows mold really easy. I used to own a painting busines. We always used semi gloss or gloss paint for the bathrooms. I saw some one else recomend Behr paints from Home dept, My advice is not to use it. I found it required a lot of extra prep and even mutiple coats to get good coverage. I like the look of the bathroom walls and ceiling the same color.Good luck

What kind of ceiling lights or bathroom lights would be good for a teenagers bedroom or bathroom?

Q. For the bathroom I'm looking for one with three bulbs and for the bedroom a flush mount. my bedroom is aqua.
i'm not sure about the other details. and could you also add pictures with your answers?

A. A mini chandelier is a really cute and unique addition for bathroom lighting. It will help add some decor to the room. Check some out

http://www.everychandelier.com/Mini-Chandelier-C53035.html

How to clean bathroom walls before painting?

Q. My bathroom walls are coated with hair, dust, fuzz from my towels and hairspay. I need to clean them before I paint. What cleaning products do you suggest I use?
Once cleaned, do I need to use a base primer? What type of paint should I use, Latex or Oil? How many coats? I already have the color chosen, I just need the how to tips. Thanks.

A. There is a powder cleaning product called TSP, that you can purchase at any hardware store. Follow the directions on the box.

Buy the primer KILZ. After the walls are completely dry, paint them with the Kilz.

Then apply a water based enamel paint.

Never use a latex paint in the bathroom because moisture gets under it and it starts to bubble and pull away from the wall. All bleach does is change the color of the dirt and sterilize it.

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How do I find an honest contractor to do some work on my bathroom, at home?

Q. Bathroom work,plus more storage room inside.

A. There is no way to be 100% sure to know if you are going to hire an "honest" contractor. There are things to protect yourself though.
>get references
>check with the BBB to check on any negative reports
>Check to see if the property is owned by the contractor where they reside. AND if they own their home. Be sure they are not a traveling road show.
>When the person whom shows up to measure, estimate, or to sign the contract and collect the 1/2 down works for the company and that they have been there for a while. Many theifs work for reputable companies or get their information from an insider within the company. Everybody loses except the theif.
>MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A SIGNED CONTRACT with everything that they are going to do and everything you are willing to do ... including how payments are made. Most contractors ask for 1/2 down BEFORE any work, this is where a theif makes most of their money ... having a contract with a company that fits with the above pointers protects you.
>Don't accept proposals like
"REMODEL BATHROOM = $8,000.00. 1/2 Down, remainder upon draw system"
GET DETAILS --- IN WRITTING! Don't accept verbal "Ya, I'll do that" You will get a bill for $20,000 at the end of the job that was supposed to be $8,000 and once you read the small print, you will find you will owe every penny - and they will get it.
>Where do you look? Service Magic does not recommend companies that they don't have insurance and licences from. This is a good place to start, and it is free to the consumer. http://servicemagic.com/
>Yahoo does have a similar "find a company" type of service, although there are no "checks" that Yahoo does to make sure these are "real" companies.
>HAVE FUN! I have been servicing the building industry since 1980, and although remodeling and building a home for yourself is one of the most stressful parts of life, the people that allow the FUN to be in the project usually enjoy the finished product for many many years ... Many of my customers that don't have FUN doing the remodel end up with personal problems that you don't want, such as divorce, illness, heart attacks, miscarrages, and loss of jobs because of time spent on the project. I have seen all of the above problems with my customers. It's much better for the customer to have FUN!

what is the best way to get rid of bathroom mold in the caulking, tile grout and textured ceiling, for good.?

Q. bathroom has no exhaust fan. Family of six, one bathroom. tile around tub, swirl textured ceiling.
Is this a gut and redue or can this be done with minimum cost?

A. I recommend Tilex; it really cuts deeply into the mold. If a ceiling fan is too hard or costly, ANY fan in the bathroom can help move the humidity out.

Mold spores are everywhere; they simply need water to grow. Install a big fan in the ceiling, put a stand-up fan near the door and clean often. If you have a window, you could get a window fan too.

My bathroom has a really strong urine smell what could this be caused from and what is a way to get rid of it?

Q. I know it's a bathroom of course it's gonn'a smell like urine but it's so strong I can't barely stand it. I clean my bathroom about 3-4 times a month.

A. Do you have men or boys in your home? If so, the floors and walls around the toilet need to be cleaned regularly, as well as the toilet itself. You may need to replace the toilet seat and any bath mats or rugs that you have in the bathroom.

If you have carpet around the toilet it should be cleaned with something that will neutralize the urine. I've found that spraying white vinegar on the carpet works well. The vinegar smell will dissipate as it dries and you can then clean the carpet with something a little more fragrant.

Wall paper will also absorb urine and I've tried lightly spraying and wiping it with vinegar and it helps, but I've also had to completely strip the paper and paint the bathroom to get the smell out of the walls. Good luck. I hope you find something that will solve your problem.

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how do i properly reset my bathroom plug in?

Q. my bathroom electricity plug ins are not working along with one wall in my room.
the reset buttons do not work i guess because i have unplugged everything and reset it!

A. Have you checked the breaker? If you don't know anything about electricity, don't fool around with it in a bathroom. All the pipes are grounded. Get someone who has done this before.

How do you keep your bathroom walls from getting moldy?

Q. Our bathroom was redone fairly recently (within the last 5 years) and the ceiling and tops of the walls are spotted with mold! Ewww! I don't recall that happening before, at least not to this degree. How can I get rid of it? And how can I prevent it? Is there a certain paint or a certain type of drywall that prevents this sort of thing from happening?
And also, how can I get rid of the mold that's already there?

A. Bleach will remove it and deter it coming back. Next time you repaint use a special bathroom paint. If possible install an extractor fan and ventilate, ventilate, ventilate.

How do you keep your bathroom clean?

Q. My Bathroom is a disaster how do u keep it clean and tdy. And how do u give it a scrubbin .

A. After we are finished getting ready in the morning i wipe the counters and sinks down with one of those clorox wipes every morning. When i clean my bathroom i take the rugs out and wash them in the wash machine, i bleach my toilet,sinks and tub. i also dust off the shelves,baseboards and top of the toilet. i then vaccuum the floors really good before washing them on my hands and knees.

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How do you keep your bathroom walls from getting moldy?

Q. Our bathroom was redone fairly recently (within the last 5 years) and the ceiling and tops of the walls are spotted with mold! Ewww! I don't recall that happening before, at least not to this degree. How can I get rid of it? And how can I prevent it? Is there a certain paint or a certain type of drywall that prevents this sort of thing from happening?
And also, how can I get rid of the mold that's already there?

A. Bleach will remove it and deter it coming back. Next time you repaint use a special bathroom paint. If possible install an extractor fan and ventilate, ventilate, ventilate.

How do you keep your bathroom clean?

Q. My Bathroom is a disaster how do u keep it clean and tdy. And how do u give it a scrubbin .

A. After we are finished getting ready in the morning i wipe the counters and sinks down with one of those clorox wipes every morning. When i clean my bathroom i take the rugs out and wash them in the wash machine, i bleach my toilet,sinks and tub. i also dust off the shelves,baseboards and top of the toilet. i then vaccuum the floors really good before washing them on my hands and knees.

How to stop bathroom floors from being wet?

Q. Okay so I have 2 brothers and my mom complains of the bathroom floor of being wet because were in and out from the bathtub to the sink. Sometimes water is dropped to the floor and sometimes people slip and fall. She always puts towels to dry it up but that doesn't work that well. So can anyone tell me ways to reduce water on the floors on my bathroom, tips would also help. THANKS!

A. You could put some bathroom rugs down. I have some in my bathroom. Hope this helps!

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My bathroom has a really strong urine smell what could this be caused from and what is a way to get rid of it?

Q. I know it's a bathroom of course it's gonn'a smell like urine but it's so strong I can't barely stand it. I clean my bathroom about 3-4 times a month.

A. Do you have men or boys in your home? If so, the floors and walls around the toilet need to be cleaned regularly, as well as the toilet itself. You may need to replace the toilet seat and any bath mats or rugs that you have in the bathroom.

If you have carpet around the toilet it should be cleaned with something that will neutralize the urine. I've found that spraying white vinegar on the carpet works well. The vinegar smell will dissipate as it dries and you can then clean the carpet with something a little more fragrant.

Wall paper will also absorb urine and I've tried lightly spraying and wiping it with vinegar and it helps, but I've also had to completely strip the paper and paint the bathroom to get the smell out of the walls. Good luck. I hope you find something that will solve your problem.

When painting a bathroom, do you have to use a special paint to withstand heat and humidity?

Q. I am going to be painting my bathroom this weekend. I was wondering if I can use the regular matte finish in there or do I have to get a little gloss so it can stand the heat. I never close my bathroom door because it's inside my bedroom so I just close my bedroom door. It never gets THAT steamy in the bathroom because of that. I am just wondering though. Also, do you think it's nice to also paint the ceiling the same color as the walls? Or should I leave it white? I am doing a light pinkish color.

A. Don't use flat paint, I't grows mold really easy. I used to own a painting busines. We always used semi gloss or gloss paint for the bathrooms. I saw some one else recomend Behr paints from Home dept, My advice is not to use it. I found it required a lot of extra prep and even mutiple coats to get good coverage. I like the look of the bathroom walls and ceiling the same color.Good luck

What kind of ceiling lights or bathroom lights would be good for a teenagers bedroom or bathroom?

Q. For the bathroom I'm looking for one with three bulbs and for the bedroom a flush mount. my bedroom is aqua.
i'm not sure about the other details. and could you also add pictures with your answers?

A. A mini chandelier is a really cute and unique addition for bathroom lighting. It will help add some decor to the room. Check some out

http://www.everychandelier.com/Mini-Chandelier-C53035.html

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How to clean bathroom walls before painting?

Q. My bathroom walls are coated with hair, dust, fuzz from my towels and hairspay. I need to clean them before I paint. What cleaning products do you suggest I use?
Once cleaned, do I need to use a base primer? What type of paint should I use, Latex or Oil? How many coats? I already have the color chosen, I just need the how to tips. Thanks.

A. There is a powder cleaning product called TSP, that you can purchase at any hardware store. Follow the directions on the box.

Buy the primer KILZ. After the walls are completely dry, paint them with the Kilz.

Then apply a water based enamel paint.

Never use a latex paint in the bathroom because moisture gets under it and it starts to bubble and pull away from the wall. All bleach does is change the color of the dirt and sterilize it.

What is the best way to start a bathroom remodel when there is ancient paneling glued on top of bathroom tile?

Q. The bathroom needs a total makeover (vanity/walls/toilet/tub/shower). Most everything else we can handle, but I have no idea where to start with the walls. Any ideas? Thanks!

A. If you're going "all out", then you'll probably want to remove everything down to the studs - wallboard and tile together. First, turn off the water and remove all the fixtures. Disconnected the electricity to that room.
Then you can go after the ceiling and walls with a 5 pound sledge hammer and crowbar, working from the top down. Wear a hard hat and goggles when you do this. Broken tile shards in your eyes are not pleasant! You don't have to hit things that hard. The wallboard and tile should crack with a few blows and then you can pry it off with the crowbar.
Then you can cut out the old wiring and relocate it to your new configuration.
After everthing is ripped out, you're totally free to rebuild with more modern materials. You'll probably want a basic underlay of something like Wonderboard for the walls, followed by whatever finish surface materials you prefer.
If you're doing this yourself, get a good guide to the construction techniques. They are not difficult, but, in a bathroom or kitchen that gets moisture, it's important to work carefully so that there aren't any leaks or places where water can get to that could cause future mildew or rot.
Sunset has a bathroom book you might want to look at for starters. You can also get advice from places like Home Depot or Lowe's who also will have the materials you need.
Have fun remodeling!

how do i properly reset my bathroom plug in?

Q. my bathroom electricity plug ins are not working along with one wall in my room.
the reset buttons do not work i guess because i have unplugged everything and reset it!

A. Have you checked the breaker? If you don't know anything about electricity, don't fool around with it in a bathroom. All the pipes are grounded. Get someone who has done this before.

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how do i properly reset my bathroom plug in?

Q. my bathroom electricity plug ins are not working along with one wall in my room.
the reset buttons do not work i guess because i have unplugged everything and reset it!

A. Have you checked the breaker? If you don't know anything about electricity, don't fool around with it in a bathroom. All the pipes are grounded. Get someone who has done this before.

How do you keep your bathroom walls from getting moldy?

Q. Our bathroom was redone fairly recently (within the last 5 years) and the ceiling and tops of the walls are spotted with mold! Ewww! I don't recall that happening before, at least not to this degree. How can I get rid of it? And how can I prevent it? Is there a certain paint or a certain type of drywall that prevents this sort of thing from happening?
And also, how can I get rid of the mold that's already there?

A. Bleach will remove it and deter it coming back. Next time you repaint use a special bathroom paint. If possible install an extractor fan and ventilate, ventilate, ventilate.

How do you keep your bathroom clean?

Q. My Bathroom is a disaster how do u keep it clean and tdy. And how do u give it a scrubbin .

A. After we are finished getting ready in the morning i wipe the counters and sinks down with one of those clorox wipes every morning. When i clean my bathroom i take the rugs out and wash them in the wash machine, i bleach my toilet,sinks and tub. i also dust off the shelves,baseboards and top of the toilet. i then vaccuum the floors really good before washing them on my hands and knees.

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My bathroom has a really strong urine smell what could this be caused from and what is a way to get rid of it?

Q. I know it's a bathroom of course it's gonn'a smell like urine but it's so strong I can't barely stand it. I clean my bathroom about 3-4 times a month.

A. Do you have men or boys in your home? If so, the floors and walls around the toilet need to be cleaned regularly, as well as the toilet itself. You may need to replace the toilet seat and any bath mats or rugs that you have in the bathroom.

If you have carpet around the toilet it should be cleaned with something that will neutralize the urine. I've found that spraying white vinegar on the carpet works well. The vinegar smell will dissipate as it dries and you can then clean the carpet with something a little more fragrant.

Wall paper will also absorb urine and I've tried lightly spraying and wiping it with vinegar and it helps, but I've also had to completely strip the paper and paint the bathroom to get the smell out of the walls. Good luck. I hope you find something that will solve your problem.

When painting a bathroom, do you have to use a special paint to withstand heat and humidity?

Q. I am going to be painting my bathroom this weekend. I was wondering if I can use the regular matte finish in there or do I have to get a little gloss so it can stand the heat. I never close my bathroom door because it's inside my bedroom so I just close my bedroom door. It never gets THAT steamy in the bathroom because of that. I am just wondering though. Also, do you think it's nice to also paint the ceiling the same color as the walls? Or should I leave it white? I am doing a light pinkish color.

A. Don't use flat paint, I't grows mold really easy. I used to own a painting busines. We always used semi gloss or gloss paint for the bathrooms. I saw some one else recomend Behr paints from Home dept, My advice is not to use it. I found it required a lot of extra prep and even mutiple coats to get good coverage. I like the look of the bathroom walls and ceiling the same color.Good luck

What kind of ceiling lights or bathroom lights would be good for a teenagers bedroom or bathroom?

Q. For the bathroom I'm looking for one with three bulbs and for the bedroom a flush mount. my bedroom is aqua.
i'm not sure about the other details. and could you also add pictures with your answers?

A. A mini chandelier is a really cute and unique addition for bathroom lighting. It will help add some decor to the room. Check some out

http://www.everychandelier.com/Mini-Chandelier-C53035.html

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When painting a bathroom, do you have to use a special paint to withstand heat and humidity?

Q. I am going to be painting my bathroom this weekend. I was wondering if I can use the regular matte finish in there or do I have to get a little gloss so it can stand the heat. I never close my bathroom door because it's inside my bedroom so I just close my bedroom door. It never gets THAT steamy in the bathroom because of that. I am just wondering though. Also, do you think it's nice to also paint the ceiling the same color as the walls? Or should I leave it white? I am doing a light pinkish color.

A. Don't use flat paint, I't grows mold really easy. I used to own a painting busines. We always used semi gloss or gloss paint for the bathrooms. I saw some one else recomend Behr paints from Home dept, My advice is not to use it. I found it required a lot of extra prep and even mutiple coats to get good coverage. I like the look of the bathroom walls and ceiling the same color.Good luck

What kind of ceiling lights or bathroom lights would be good for a teenagers bedroom or bathroom?

Q. For the bathroom I'm looking for one with three bulbs and for the bedroom a flush mount. my bedroom is aqua.
i'm not sure about the other details. and could you also add pictures with your answers?

A. A mini chandelier is a really cute and unique addition for bathroom lighting. It will help add some decor to the room. Check some out

http://www.everychandelier.com/Mini-Chandelier-C53035.html

How to clean bathroom walls before painting?

Q. My bathroom walls are coated with hair, dust, fuzz from my towels and hairspay. I need to clean them before I paint. What cleaning products do you suggest I use?
Once cleaned, do I need to use a base primer? What type of paint should I use, Latex or Oil? How many coats? I already have the color chosen, I just need the how to tips. Thanks.

A. There is a powder cleaning product called TSP, that you can purchase at any hardware store. Follow the directions on the box.

Buy the primer KILZ. After the walls are completely dry, paint them with the Kilz.

Then apply a water based enamel paint.

Never use a latex paint in the bathroom because moisture gets under it and it starts to bubble and pull away from the wall. All bleach does is change the color of the dirt and sterilize it.

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My bathroom has a really strong urine smell what could this be caused from and what is a way to get rid of it?

Q. I know it's a bathroom of course it's gonn'a smell like urine but it's so strong I can't barely stand it. I clean my bathroom about 3-4 times a month.

A. Do you have men or boys in your home? If so, the floors and walls around the toilet need to be cleaned regularly, as well as the toilet itself. You may need to replace the toilet seat and any bath mats or rugs that you have in the bathroom.

If you have carpet around the toilet it should be cleaned with something that will neutralize the urine. I've found that spraying white vinegar on the carpet works well. The vinegar smell will dissipate as it dries and you can then clean the carpet with something a little more fragrant.

Wall paper will also absorb urine and I've tried lightly spraying and wiping it with vinegar and it helps, but I've also had to completely strip the paper and paint the bathroom to get the smell out of the walls. Good luck. I hope you find something that will solve your problem.

When painting a bathroom, do you have to use a special paint to withstand heat and humidity?

Q. I am going to be painting my bathroom this weekend. I was wondering if I can use the regular matte finish in there or do I have to get a little gloss so it can stand the heat. I never close my bathroom door because it's inside my bedroom so I just close my bedroom door. It never gets THAT steamy in the bathroom because of that. I am just wondering though. Also, do you think it's nice to also paint the ceiling the same color as the walls? Or should I leave it white? I am doing a light pinkish color.

A. Don't use flat paint, I't grows mold really easy. I used to own a painting busines. We always used semi gloss or gloss paint for the bathrooms. I saw some one else recomend Behr paints from Home dept, My advice is not to use it. I found it required a lot of extra prep and even mutiple coats to get good coverage. I like the look of the bathroom walls and ceiling the same color.Good luck

What kind of ceiling lights or bathroom lights would be good for a teenagers bedroom or bathroom?

Q. For the bathroom I'm looking for one with three bulbs and for the bedroom a flush mount. my bedroom is aqua.
i'm not sure about the other details. and could you also add pictures with your answers?

A. A mini chandelier is a really cute and unique addition for bathroom lighting. It will help add some decor to the room. Check some out

http://www.everychandelier.com/Mini-Chandelier-C53035.html

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