Concrete floors serve as reliable and resilient subsurfaces for tiling installations, generally requiring little more than a cleaning to be prepared for the installation process. The Bostik chemical company produces Evo-Stik, a tile adhesive and grout product designed specifically for concrete installations. This product is designed to secure and seal tile to the surface, so … Read more
When you’ve finished your home renovation project, disposing of the resulting debris can be challenging. Recycling materials whenever possible keeps waste out of landfills and takes no more effort than disposing of the waste. Old concrete blocks, which include breeze blocks and pavers, can be crushed, and the material can be used for filler in … Read more
Installing insulation prior to the pouring of a concrete slab floor improves the energy efficiency of the floor and makes it more comfortable. While you can apply insulation over the concrete slab, that requires adding wood subflooring and other components that add to the cost and complexity of the project. Adding insulation under the concrete … Read more
A pillar cap is placed on top of a brick pillar as a decorative and useful finish. A column may look bare if there is no cap on it. Some homeowners place lights on top of the brick columns and the caps are used to cover the lights. Simple column caps that are shaped like … Read more