Monday, March 28, 2011

How to Paint Bathroom Wood Drawers

These drawers need to be painted
Fig.1 Drawer that 
need painting
By Gary Boutin

Supplies and Tools: 
Brush 2-inch economy size
Large tarp 9 by 12-feet
Primer white 
Rags for paint drips
Small mini roller cover
Small paint frame
Paint tray
White satin gloss paint

This post shows the six steps on how to paint bathroom drawers.

Willey called my repair service for a small job. He wanted to refresh his bathroom drawers. They had been abused by a former renter and he wanted the drawers to be clean. Below are the steps used to get old drawers to look new again. 

Step 1: Fig.1 shows the first step is to gather the drawers on a 9 by 12 tarp which will confines the paint drips. 
Step 2: Fig.2
shows the use of a 2-inch economy brush and paint one coat of white primer to cover any stains.
Apply primer to the entire drawer, inside and outside
Fig.2 Primer

Step 3: Fig.3 and fig.4 shows use a small mini roller painting the sides of the drawer, in this case the right side needed to be painted, it is the side that would show when the drawer is opened. Clean the brush and use the same paint brush to paint the drawers with white satin gloss paint.
This roller cover slides over a metal paint frame
Fig.3: Small mini roller
Paint the inside and the drawer area of the bathroom cabinet
Fig.4 Rolling cabinet edges
Step 4: Fig.5 shows one repainted drawer on the tarp, the first drawer is ready to be placed into the bathroom vanity.  
Here is one one drawer completed
Fig.5 One repainted drawer

 Step 5: Fig.6 shows all the drawers are dry.
All the wooden bathroom drawers are painted and drying
Fig.6 Drawers Dry
  Step 6: Fig.7 shows all the drawers are placed inside the vanity and ready for use.
This is the bathroom cabinet drawers are finished and ready for use
Fig.7 All Bathroom 
Drawers painted

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    Sunday, March 27, 2011

    Paint Smell to Vanilla Smell

    This is our spice area
    Fig.1 The spice rack
    By Gary Boutin

    Supplies and Tools:
    12-volt Ryobi drill Cordless drill
    Paint Mixing paddle
    Nut driver with Phillip bit
    Paint (interior and exterior)
    Wood stirring sticks

    Tyler Zowat 's home is in Perris, California. He drive a commercial truck all week long, and to get ahead he even does odd job most weekends. Tyler wanted his little girl to have a grown up room and one thing he really wanted was the paint to not have that paint smell. This post shows a quick and simple way to change the paint smell before painting a room.

    This post shows the ten steps on how to apply vanilla extract to paint.

    Step 1: Fig.1 shows the my home spice cabinet. Next, locate the vanilla extract. Click here to learn more. 
    Step 2: Fig.2 through fig.5 shows different kinds of paint.

    Good quality Kilz® primers paint
    Fig.2 Kilz® 
    primers paint

    Behr® Premium Plus paint
    Fig.3 Behr® 
    Premium Plus paint
    Semi-gloss® paint
    Fig.4 Semi-gloss® 
     paint
    Glidden® Interior Paint
    Fig.5 Glidden® 
    Interior Paint


    Step 3: Fig.6 and fig.7 shows the tools needed to mix the paint. The 12-volt Cordless Ryobi® drill and a nut driver.
    Electric drill or Ryobi® 12-volt Cordless drill is needed to mix the paint
    Fig.6 Ryobi 12 volt 
    cordless drill
    Makita bit holder with hold the paint paddle
    Fig.7 Nut driver 
    with Phillip bit
    Step 4: Fig.8 shows the purchase of a good quality McCormick® Vanilla Extract. This is your secret ingredient for improving the paint smell.

    McCormick Vanilla Extract
    Fig.8 Vanilla 
    Extract

    Step 5: Fig.9 shows that a one teaspoon measurement spoon is used to measure the vanilla extract into the paint.  

    Tip:  
    1 Teaspoon [US] = 4.92892159 Milliliters, 
    1 Teaspoon [Metric, Australia] = 5 Milliliters and
    1 Teaspoon [UK] = 5.91938802 Milliliters 


    Step: 6 Fig.10 shows the spoon set used to measure the vanilla extract.

    Blue plastic teaspoon
    Fig.9 One teaspoon 
    measurement

    Step 6: Fig.10 shows the new bottle of vanilla extract and the measurement spoon ready to be applied to the paint.

    Pour one teaspoon from the bottle into the measurement teaspoon
    Fig.10 One teaspoon 
    of Vanilla

    Step 7: Fig.11 shows the vanilla extract product label. The label states: The ingredients: Vanilla Bean Extractives in water and alcohol (41%). 

    Note: The reason why this works is one gallon of paint equals 128 ounces. One gallon of paint equals 768 teaspoons. The ratio is 1:768. This is the reason why the vanilla does not alter the color of the paint, the vanilla removes the paint smell. 
    How the vanilla extract was made
    Fig.11 How its made

    Step 8: Fig.12 through fig.14 shows the mixing of the paint. Now is the time to add the vanilla extract to the paint. Next attach the paint paddle to the Ryobi drill (or any drill driver) and set the drill to the drill setting. Once that is done, place the paddle into the paint and start at the lowest setting. Otherwise the paint will splatter in a nice circle around the paint pail and get all over the floor. Next mix the paint thoroughly. 
    Mix the paint prior to placing the vanilla extract
    Fig.12 Mixing paint

    Notice the paint paddle is not going fast
    Fig.13 Top view
    This is a side view of the paint being stirred by the paint paddle
    Fig.14 Side view

    Step 9: Fig.15 and fig.16 can be done with a stirring stick too.
    The paint can be stired manual using a Home Depot free wood paint stick
    Fig.15 Stir the paint

    Place the vanilla and stir it into the paint
    Fig.16 Ready to pain.

    Step 10: Fig.17 now just roll the paint and apply it to the walls
    Paint can, Paint tray and roller ready to paint the walls
    Fig.17 the paint is ready


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    How to connect a Stove's Power Cord

    This is an electrical screwdriver it has a rubber handle and a flat tip
    Fig.1 Electrical 
    Screwdriver
    By Gary Boutin

    Supplies and Tools:
    Electrical Screwdriver
    Electrical flat tipped screwdriver 

    In this job, the stove was pulled out because the tiler wanted to tile under the stove area and some wires became loose, thus the stove would not work. My job was to find the problem and solve it.   
        Step 1: Fig.1 above shows the and electrical screwdriver depending on the make of the stove, the plate screw could either be a flat head metal screw or a Phillip screw .
        Step 2: Fig.2 shows the electrical plug laying over the stove top. Next if connected removed the electrical plug from the wall. Turn off the electrical breaker.
        Stove 120 volt electrical plug
        Fig.2 Remove plug
        Step 3: Fig.3 shows that the new stove must be pulled back to get to the electrical panel is in plain sight.
        The power panel area is covered by a metal protective plate
        Fig.3 Back of stove
        Step 4: Fig.4 shows that to get to the electrical sheet metal panel the protective plate must be removed to place the electrical wires inside the copper electrical plate. In this problem the stove panel appeared to be connected. But several wires were just riding the plate and each terminal screw had to be tightened.
        Panel wires were not connected
        Fig.4
        Step 5: Fig.5 If you can not find any problem the other choice is to stop and look at the wiring diagram. All electrical appliances have schematics (technical plans) and most of them are on the Internet. The diagram will show which wire color to put on each electrical connector. Reconnect the plug to the wall. Turn on the electrical circuit breaker. Next check the stove if you have power, then you know the job is done correctly. 

        Tip: Remember if you are unsure, call an Appliance Technician. 


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        How to Use Door Stop and What are They For

        This is the door spring back plate with a Phillip screw
        Fig.1 Back plate
        By Gary Boutin

        Supplies and Tools:
        Metal door kit
        Back plate
        Brass screw
        Door spring with rubber cap

        This post shows the four steps to install a simple spring door stop on a wall.

        Step 1: Fig.1 shows all the parts to a wall door spring.

        • The round piece is the back plate which has a hole at the bottom.
        • The brass screw holds the back plate to the wall, or baseboard.
        • The spring wire is the actual door spring with a rubber tip.

        Step 2: Fig.2 shows the back plate and the brass screw against the wall. Place the hole at the bottom of the back plate. The spring will need to go into the hole.
        Phillip screw hold the back plate on the wall
        Fig.2 Screw
        Step 3: Fig.3 shows the spring is being turned into the hole.
        Thread the spring into the door back plate
        Fig.3 Tuning
        Step 4: Fig.4 shows the spring completely against the wall ready for use.
        The door spring needs to be tight
        Fig.4 Spring
        Step 5: Door stops have been used since homes have needed doors for protection and privacy. This post provides information and pictures showing the different choices available to the homeowner.  


        Fig.5 shows a stubby spring doorstop.

        This spring is small for tight spaces
        Fig.5 Stubby
        Step 6: The main use of the door stop is to stop the door from damaging the walls. Fig.6 shows the door stop is mounted on the door and prevents the wall or cabinet from being damaged.  

        Sometimes its better to place the door spring on the door itself
        Fig.6 Door mounted
        Step 7: Door stops used for homes can be decorative and come in a variety of colors. Fig.7 shows this spring is colored aluminum perfect for the bath.
        Door springs come in all colors
        Fig.7 Bronze

        Step 8: Baseboard door stops are attached to the bottom edge of the baseboard by a metal base with a screw in the bottom of the base, the spring is screwed into the baseboard to give the spring a firm foundation.

        When there is no choice use the baseboard to install the door spring
        Fig.8 Baseboard stop
        Step 9: Floor door stops are attached to the floor and have a rubber base, usually used on heavier doors. Some of these are seen in business offices.
        Step 10: Fig.9 and fig.10 shows a wall-mounted door stops are installed on walls and stop the door at the door knob. Fig. 11 and fig.12 shows circular wall mounted shield to prevent the door handle from damaging the wall.
        Step 11: Hinge pin door stops stop the door out of the way on the hinge. The stop is usually mounted on the top hinge, and this combination stops the door from hitting the wall. The problem with this stop is it can pull the hinge out and damage the door.
        Business doors are heavier so use the Rubber shield
        Fig.9 Commercial
        This shield prevent damage to the wall and the door
        Fig.10 Wall mounted
        Door plate is used for door knob damage, this shield prevents this
        Fig.11 Package
        The wall shield comes in different sizes and colors
        Fig.12 Mounted shield


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        How to Replace Bathroom Resin Cove Base Molding

        This is the best molding for wet areas like bathroom
        Fig.1 Resin molding
        By Gary Boutin 
         
        Supplies and Tools: 

        Brads 
        Delta compound saw 12-inch
        Dust mask 
        Latex caulking
        Measuring tape  
        Resin base molding
        Safety goggles
        White semi-gloss paint

        Willie is a postal employee that travels 360 days a year, and has little time to work on his century old studio cottage in downtown Chino, California. The problem Willie had was his bathroom floor had a large gap in the tile and the wall area. The area needed a cove base molding, a product that would not produce mold and could be used near a shower. Resin molding comes in white and looks like plastic in case it gets wet.

        This post shows the eight steps to replacing the resin cove base molding and caulking it to the wall and floor. 

        Step 1. The Home Depot molding had several choices, but the resin cove base molding stood out. The dimensions of the molding were two and half inches in height by eight feet in length. It was the perfect application because the molding would never produce mold, and it was priced right at eight dollars.
        Step 2. Fig.1 shows the resin molding and adhesive glue. 

        Step 3. Fig.2 shows the first piece of molding, the first cut is for the first corner and was cut at 45 degrees.


        Use a tape measure for the right fit
        Fig.2 Measuring
        Step 4. Fig.3 Delta® compound saw.
        This is a Delta Compound Saw used to cut molding
        Fig.3 Measure on saw

        Step 5. Fig.4 shows a top view of both corners, in preparation for caulking.

        This is the bathroom corner that needed to be replaced
        Fig.4 Nice clean corner
        Step 6. Fig.5 shows the Delta saw teeth on the resin molding. As a precaution the person using the saw should use adjust mask and safety goggles.

        Be careful to wear the proper gear before using this Delta saw
        Fig.5 Delta ® teeth
        Step 7. Fig.6 and fig.7 shows that latex caulking was used on wall and the edge of the molding and on the floor.
        Use caulking to prevent water moisture from getting into the home
        Fig.6 Caulk molding
        Use silicone caulking on the top and the bottom of the resin molding
        Fig.7 Caulk top
        Step 8. Fig.8 shows both sides of the corner molding. The job is finished. See the two different angles to get this job done. The new resin molding added to the floor and all the trim had been caulked for a clean new look. Now Willie can enjoy his bathroom without the worry of mold damaging the new trim.

        This moisture resistant bathroom corner is finished
        Fig.8 Job finished

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