Tips on Renovations for Home Improvements

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Safeguard Your Rooms

You can contain dust by sealing off a worksite, utilizing plastic sheeting, spring-loaded poles, and adhesive zippers to create a "mudroom" that keeps dust outside while allowing access into the area.

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Essential floor protection

The idea of asking tradespeople to take off their boots is like this: It's not going to happen. Instead, ask them to slip on a pair of disposable booties at the entrance, which is quick and easy to change into and out of.

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Coverings for floors

You can protect your carpet by rolling out a plastic kitchen wrap-like carpet shield and letting it roll over the carpet, thus warding off potentially damaging spills and tiny particles.

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Hardwood flooring

Spread laminated kraft paper over hard floors, covering the area with several inches of overlap and taped. The laminated paper is water-resistant and reinforced with fiberglass.

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Installing Windows

Designed to prevent scratches and paint spatters, a plastic film that covers windows presses on to protect against the elements. Plus, the film improves safety in the event of a break. It remains in place and peels off with one finger.

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Increased protection for floors

 Work activities such as hand trucks, large waste receptacles, heavy tools, or boxes can crack tile or dent wood; lay reinforced laminated paper on the floor as a base; place 1/8-inch hardboards on top, and fasten the boards with duct tape.

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The counters

The counter shield is heavier than window protection and grips to granite, marble, and other non-glass surfaces to provide protection against scrapes and gouges. It is optimal for painting and for light and medium construction.

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Turning the corner

A bumper of sorts can be used between the wall and a pin that can be taped on with painters' tape to help prevent damage to walls, especially at corners, which are often the most vulnerable to bumps and dings.

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Sinks and bathtubs

An easy-to-apply liquid mask protects bathtubs and sinks from damage accompanying tile. It works on porcelain, enamel, metal, and other highly polished surfaces, and it peels off with no residue.

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Tips for Post-Construction

Take a moment to make sure everything has been completed correctly and that your kitchen is sparkling even though you are eager to enjoy your new space.