« View Post
Photos

Oops! Leave without saving?

If you leave this page, the information you have entered will not be saved!
Are you sure you want to leave this page?

Leave this page Stay on this page

Hometalk.com

  • Sign Up
  • or
  • Log In
  • Professionals
  • Community
    • All Members
    • Professionals
    • Bloggers
  • About
    • About Hometalk
    • Blog
    • FAQ
    • Guidelines
    • Resources
    • Support
    • Press
    • Contact
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
  • Following
  • All Topics
    • Cleaning & Organization
    • Crafts
    • Design & Décor
    • DIY Projects
    • Gardening
    • Home Maintenance & Repairs
    • Outdoor Living
    • Painting
    • Remodeling
    • Repurposing & Upcycling
    See More Topics »
  • Questions
    • All Questions
    • Open Questions
    • Unanswered Questions
  • Clips
Post & Ask
Join Now

Get advice, inspiration and feedback on all your home & garden projects!

Charles W

Chesapeake, VA
5 Followers
  • Overview
  • Q&A10
  • Comments11
  • Likes2
  • Following11
  • Send a Message

Recent Activity


Becky FunkyJunk Interiors - Donna Leah DIY Show Off Donna Dixson Karen - The Graphics Fairy
  • Charles W
    Followed 6 people on Jan 01, 2013
Linda @ it all started with paint
  • Charles W
    Followed 1 person on Aug 26, 2012
  • Any ideas how to make the ceramic tile here non-skid?

What would you recommend to make ceramic patio tiles skid resistant?

Our outdoor patio area has ceramic tiles that are as slick as glass whenever someone steps on them with wet feet from the pool. It's also very bad news when I walk around in my Croc flip flops while watering the plants! :) Seriously, though, these tiles are a very real hazard at my house that concerns me anytime we have a pool party. We bought a product and applied it last year that was supposed to make it non-skid. It didn't work for the long-term. For now we have 4 rugs out ...»
there, but they are a big pain when it comes to sweeping leaves and dog hair. :(

I am now considering Shark Grip in a clear sealant and rolled on with a paint roller, but I before we go to all the effort of cleaning off the patio and doing it I wanted to ask what your suggestions would be. I want it done right when we do it again, so I need a solution that will last for years and not have to be re-applied annually.

I do like the color and look and feel of the tile, it's just WAY too dangerous for use around a pool area with wet feet and fast moving children.

Beth B
Beth B Birmingham, AL
12 Comments | Post Comment | 1919 Views
  • Charles W
    Commented on Aug 18, 2012
    beth, i would suggest you consider an (EXTERIOR) waterproof polyurethane & add a small amount ...»
    of silica sand. just enough to provide a non slip surface. you could test the amount in small batches until you find the proper ratio. # 2 if the color of your present tile is not to your liking you might consider an exterior paint & do the same with adding sand. hope this helps

  • Share 1
  • Like 2
  • Clip 3
Clipped to:
  • Tiling Tips
911 Address Signs
  • Charles W
    Followed 1 person on Jun 03, 2012

Home Maintenance & Repairs: living in area with high iron content in well water & having geothermal heat pumps, i and many others have had retur

wells cease taking water returned from supply side. was told by well driller iron collects on screens at bottom of well causing the clogging ! i asked, but did not receive an answer of ...»
(why not eleminate screens & simply leave the 1&1/4 pvc pipe open at very bottom & omit the screen ? after all screen to my knowledge & genereal concensus is to filter sand & or any other trash from entering the (supply wells) am i totally on wrong track? wells are 110 feet deep ! any info will be greatly appreciated. charles

Charles W
Charles W Chesapeake, VA
4 Comments | Post Comment | 108 Views
  • Charles W
    Commented on May 28, 2012
    I need a clarification about a response
  • Share 0
  • Like 0
  • Clip 0

Painting: I have a home with newer vinyl windows, and am wondering about painting them.

Is this possible? Are there any special steps or paint I need to do/use?
Trevor O
Trevor O Andover, MN
23 Comments | Post Comment | 1098 Views
  • Charles W
    Commented on May 07, 2012
    i would be far more concerned about the heat gain possibility especially with a dark color. ...»
    the seal is only so strong & i have had wood windows fail, so i am quite skeptical. would strongly suggest conferring with manufacturer or local supplier.

  • Share 48
  • Like 0
  • Clip 0
  • I love my new brush.

Happiness is a Brand new paint brush!!

Just picked up a new Purdy angled sash brush....oh boy it feels GOOD. I retired my old Purdy....A quality brush makes for a quality paint job. These brushes are handmade...thanks Indra...( the name on the sticker)

On another note...I just passed the 6000 mark for posts...whoo hoo

KMS Woodworks
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO
29 Comments | Post Comment | 388 Views
  • Charles W
    Commented on Mar 03, 2012
    kms woodworks i 100 % agree with your brushes comment. took me many many years to really learn ...»
    about & appreciate really good brushes i rate PURDY & WOOSTER pretty much the same quality & folks brushes do make a difference. A HUGE DIFFERENCE !! charles

  • Share 0
  • Like 9
  • Clip 0
Liked by:
Marcy SheilaG, Plum Doodles Teresa D Artistic Drywall & Paint Inc. Lin R Susan S Angela L The Pond Store
Terri J
  • Charles W
    Followed 1 person on Mar 03, 2012

Gardening: How can I get rid of "spring onions" growing throughout yard, lambs ear that keeps coming back, even though the pesty

things have been completely dug up for two years now? Also, a spidery type weed, with little green leave and a tiny light blue flower? It all started out in one tiny area, but has spread ...»
everywheree! Please, please don't respond with keep digging it up as my only option.

Terri J
Terri J York, PA
10 Comments | Post Comment | 373 Views
  • Charles W
    Commented on Mar 02, 2012
    2 4 d amine available at southern states as well as many more stores will definitely get rid ...»
    of the onions & is far less expensive than trimec & it will also kill MANY other weeds as well.

  • Share 0
  • Like 0
  • Clip 0

Heating & Cooling: effiencey: air to air heat pump vrs geo thermal with same seer rating ie 13 seer for each

Charles W
Charles W Chesapeake, VA
3 Comments | Post Comment | 106 Views
  • Charles W
    Commented on Feb 11, 2012
    thank you. i just wondered if the seer was same would effiency be same. i have geothermal, 3 ...»
    units as a matter of fact & i could not be happier with their performance & effiency so thanks again woodbridge enviromental

  • Share 0
  • Like 0
  • Clip 0
Loading
Back
to top
Feedback