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How to Clean Black Mold in a Shower

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While black mold sounds scary, it’s really isn’t much worse than other types of molds. Any mold can cause respiratory issues, and if you have asthma or you’re susceptible to pneumonia, it could cause issues for you. However, the Center for Disease Control suggests that you can clean up all types of mold in your home the same way using a bleach solution without having to call out for extra help, as long as you take precautions like wearing gloves and a dust mask.


However, if you have mold that has seeped into the wall or other porous areas, you may need help removing the damaged materials and replacing them, as well as finding the source of the water causing the mold. Make a new bleach solution to spray and scrub down what’s left.


Once you’ve scrubbed away all you can, pour a new mixture of bleach and water into a spray bottle, keeping the same ratio as you did before. Spritz the stains left behind, and let it sit for 15 minutes or so. Once you’ve left it alone, run over it with a clean scrubbing brush. Wash off the bleach solution with clean water and let it dry.


Spritz plain white vinegar over the area to take care of what’s left of the mold. Don’t mix the vinegar with water. Just put it in a spray bottle and go over the area to get it damp. Let the vinegar dry on the area, and it will help kill off the mold that’s left behind. Ledger boards help support your tub, but they cannot hold its full weight. Make sure your tub has full contact with the floor after you install the boards.


Dry-fit the drains and drain shoe on the new tub. Set your new tub on its side so you can easily access where the drains are placed. Feed the bottom drain through the hole on the tub and screw it into the L-shaped pipe fitting. Repeat the process with the overflow drain on the side of your tub. Cut the pipes to the length you need using a hacksaw. Tighten the nuts with a pipe wrench.

How to Make Your Own Mosaic Bathroom?

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Mosaics are images that are created by gluing glass, china or ceramic pieces to a surface. Although they often form distinct images, they can also be done in geometric or abstract patterns. Mosaics are popular in interior design because they add character and color to a surface while being durable. Ceramic tile mosaics are a great way to decorate a bathroom or kitchen countertop. You can do this project yourself with some tiles, cement, grout and a few tools. You must take care to arrange your mosaic exactly how you would like it to look before the cement dries. Learn how to make your own mosaic bathroom countertop.

Remove the current bathroom countertop, if you choose to do so. You will need a crowbar to peel the countertop away from the bottom surface and wall. You can also glue your tile on top of your current countertop. Choose the tiles you want to use for your bathroom countertop. Ceramic tiles are a good choice, and they are available at hardware and home improvement stores.

Do not choose too many bright colors for your mosaic surface. A surface made mostly of shades of neutrals and 1 or 2 bright colors will match your décor without looking too busy. You may choose tiles in the same size or of varying sizes. Consider choosing a different colored tile for the perimeter. Measure the dimensions of the bathroom countertop you would like to tile.

Lay your tiles out on a dry surface. Arrange the design that you would like to use, accounting for the dimensions of your bathroom sink. If you are working with large tiles you can place them in a thick plastic bag and hit them with a hammer to break them into smaller pieces. This will give you a more hap-hazard, uneven look than if you use small square tiles. Use a ceramic cutter to clip your tiles into specific shapes. For example, you may want to clip your square tiles diagonally to fit them around a curved wash basin. Clean the surface of your countertop. Use a heavy duty cleanser. Allow it to dry.