Drywall: So The Joints Succeed

Of the wall up to the ceiling: Almost everywhere inside the dry construction is today used. Here, Michael Steinhardt, New York City expresses very clear opinions on the subject. The result is convincing with tear-resistant, elastic joints. (tdx) The drywall is a very effective solution both DIY enthusiasts and professionals, to straighten crooked masonry”, to draw walls or to dress up cables and pipes. Aside from the filler, which is required to connect the gypsum boards, only dry materials are compared to soaking building materials used, such as concrete or plaster are faster to process. “Compromising the design must make users but no: dry wall can as well as their massive relatives” very creative with wallpaper, paint or tiles are designed. Before it is but so far, is still an important step: the connecting joints between new plasterboard wall and existing masonry must be sealed so that later have no unsightly cracks. Meet this requirement to “will is a powerful compound needed, permanently elastic and crack-resistant is about the hybrid sealant power-Elast” by Knauf. The hybrid material carries the attribute hybrid”, because the best of two related technologies to create a new, more efficient whole was merged with him: a powerful Assembly adhesive with a flexible sealant properties are combined in it.

The result: the sealant is permanently elastic and UV irradiation in the exterior remains resistant to cracking even under direct the manufacturer gives five years guarantee. The hybrid sealant can are used also in areas where it is exposed humidity and dampness, E.g. in the bathroom or on the House facade. By power-Elast “are processed directly from the cartridge that fits into any commercially available hand pressure or pneumatic gun. So that the sealant is well liable, you should make sure that the substrate before application is clean, dry, dust and grease-free. After the joint is then injected and with an appropriate tool is been smoothed, it is a solid and long-lasting connection with almost all common materials of an as plasterboard, wood, plastic, metal, glass, ceramic, Cork or PVC thanks to their good adhesion without a primer. Thus, the hybrid sealant for almost all waterproofing work is used, for which users require only a material. More information about expansion and renovation in. Tanja EST

Microfiber

Advisor quick and clean all year again at the latest at the beginning of the spring no way passes window cleaning: the window must be cleaned urgently! Disc dirty rain, pollen and birds are finally no more enticing sight. There it says – lust or not – get to brushing! Allow the result then too as long as possible to see may, the online magazine’s experts recommend the following tips and tricks: 1 the right helpers: despite a number of alternatives the classical method is with water, washing-up liquid and rubber Extractor still among professionals as best. Ideal tool to clean the discs suitable to a soft, lint-free cloth or a Shammy, on the other hand, a non-abrasive sponge. In the normal case, clear water to clean the window panes as deficient sufficient. A tip of the homesolute.com experts: Few drops of washing-up liquid soften hard water something! Under no circumstances however hot water use, since many cleaning products then lose their effect. In addition you should be afterwards additives in the water, otherwise it expands too much.

2. here’s how: to prevent damage to the window glass, the disc neither directly with silicon with other chemicals in contact should come, contain the abrasive particles. A simple sponge with the glass snake-secured above washed down from left to right is advisable for soaping of the disc. Excess water is then easily removed with a rubber Extractor or a chamois leather. Finally, you should wipe the window with a Microfiber cloth and remove any residual moisture from the corners or by the edge of the window.

3. insight preserve: the polishing paper is a tried and tested means, but leaves the ink often unsightly marks on the window sill and frame, the experts of homesolute.com stress. Better a chamois leather, which one after the cleaning ideally in warm salt water flushes out and slightly wring out, so it is not hard will. And one more tip to the conclusion: although perhaps makes it more fun, Sunshine cleaning, you should not access when blazing sun to sponge and chamois leather. The famous ugly streaks – cause when they dry quickly and every effort was in vain! For more tips and ideas for more fun in your own four walls interested on.