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Office Room Dividers - The Sliding Door Company. Faux Brick Wall Tutorial. I really did not mean to keep everyone in suspense after I revealed in yesterday's post the faux brick wall I created in my craft room.

Faux Brick Wall Tutorial

I simply wanted to link up with the Pinterest challenge and did not have the time to add the whole tutorial due to other commitments. SORRY! Without further ado, here are the details on how to create your own 'brick' wall. I picked up from Home Depot a roll of this SuperFresco Paintable Wallpaper. There are various textures to choose from. Then I cut up the wallpaper into 'bricks' using my Olfa fabric cutting system. I chose 6" by 2 1/4" simply because my ruler was 6" wide and 2 1/4" left very little waste. Then right over top of my previous stencil I drew out my grid lines for laying my 'brick'.

To wet my bricks I simply used a plastic container big enough to fit the 'brick' in, filled with water. Then simply dip the 'brick'. And stick it to the wall in the upper right corner of your lines. Then simply cut off the excess. Wipe off the paint lightly, How to Finish a Foundation Wall - Step by Step. Solve all moisture problems first Finishing a portion of a basement is an inexpensive way to gain valuable space for a family room, game room or other use.

How to Finish a Foundation Wall - Step by Step

The big question is how to finish the foundation walls. We'll assume that you have either a poured concrete or a cement block masonry wall. With either surface, the finishing options are the same. Before beginning any work, you must determine whether your basement has any moisture problems. Fixes usually are as simple as adding or repairing gutters and downspouts or adjusting the grade to direct runoff water away from the house. Just about every carpenter or building inspector has a different opinion on how to finish walls against masonry.

There are two methods of finishing against masonry: fiberglass-insulated 2x4 walls and foam filled 2x2 walls. Don't cover a wet wall! Block and concrete walls below grade can feel damp on a hot and humid summer day—that's normal. Seal the wall 1 of 2 Roll on the sealer 2 of 2 Masonry waterproofer 1 of 1. Pene-Seal-Crete Barrier Application for Soil Gas and Moisture Infiltration. Product - U-Socket. U-Socket Whether at home, office or when we're traveling, we are always hunting for a wall outlet to plug our chargers or adapters into but there are never enough available outlets to charge all the devices.

Product - U-Socket

U-Socket is an AC receptacle with the added benefit of two built-in USB ports that can power any device that is charged via USB. Whether it's an iPhone, gaming device, digital camera, Kindle or an iPad, U-Socket can handle it all. Designed to replace an existing 3-prong wall outlet, U-Socket eliminates the clutter of AC adapters that stick out and take up space. Simplify. Say goodbye to clutter and say hello to modern, organized living. Go Green. Did you know that even when appliances are turned off or on standby mode, most are still using some electricity?

U-Socket reduces your energy costs dramatically thanks to it's 5-star energy efficient design that auto senses the required wattage & only outputs full power if something is connected to it. Smart Design. Made in the USA. Elephant Ears Jack's Giant. Cyperus Papyrus plant Giganteus live plant Cyperus Papyrus plant Giganteus live plant [] - $6.99 : Banana Plants & More Tropical Plants For Sale, Florida Hill Nursery.

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