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INTERIOR FINISHES
Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile is durable, decorative and
requires relatively little maintenance.
Although the tile itself is impenetrable to
water, the grouted joints between the tiles
can absorb water. Grouting between your
tiles will crack and loosen due to normal
conditions of shrinkage, contraction and
expansion.
Ceramic Tile
Ceramic tile is durable, decorative and
requires relatively little maintenance.
Although the tile itself is impenetrable to
water, the grouted joints between the tiles
can absorb water. Grouting between your
tiles will crack and loosen due to normal
conditions of shrinkage, contraction and
expansion.
Follow the manufacturer's directions for proper application of
silicone caulk to repair separation in areas where tile joins other
materials such as countertops, tubs, wood trim, etc. as this is a
normal occurrence and should be remedied as soon as possible to
prevent water from seeping into the tiled area.
Tiles may separate from the area directly next to the tub or shower
due to normal shrinkage and settling. These tiles may be re-
secured with "tub caulk" or premixed grout. Follow the
manufacturer's directions.
Should grouting become discolored over time, you may buy grout
cleanser and whiteners at most hardware stores. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions for application.
Regular cleaning of tiled areas and grout is recommended.Use a
damp sponge or cloth and a non-abrasive cleaner.
You can use dishwasher crystals, which will not leave a heavy
deposit on the grout. Rinse thoroughly. If necessary, use a small
stiff brush or toothbrush to clean grouting.
This type of cleaning will help to prevent discoloration and mildew
build-up.
Always take caution to protect tile from scratches and chips.
Drywall
Gypsum wallboard is more commonly known as drywall or
Sheetrock™.
Drywall sheets are nailed to wooden framing members. The joints
and corners are taped and coated with several coats of joint
compound.
Outside corners are reinforced with "corner beads" before joint
compound is applied to them. The joint compound areas are
sanded smooth in readiness for painting.
Some drywall surfaces may have a textured finish called
"stippling" and are most commonly found on ceilings.
While your new home is drying and settling, slight imperfections
due to shrinkage and settlement may appear in your drywall.
Cracks, nail pops and showing seam lines are common
occurrences and easily repairable.
After your new home has had adequate time to settle and dry
(usually 12 months), you may use spackling or joint compound to
repair blemished areas.
Spackling and joint compound are available at builder supply
stores.
Spackling and joint compound come in both dry mix or ready to
use mixtures. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for application.
Hairline cracks can usually be repaired with a coat of paint.
Larger cracks may be repaired with spackling compound.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for spackling application.
After applying the spackling, let it dry then sand the area, and-
touch up with paint. Try "feathering" the paint to more closely
match the original roller pattern.
If minor damage occurs, such as dents, nicks or holes, drywall is
easy to repair using joint compound or spackling.
As your home's wooden framing members respond to changes in
humidity, nail pops can occur.
If the nails are visible, but tight, carefully reset the protruding nail
into the drywall.
If the nail is visible, but loose, remove it and insert a new nail a few
inches from the spot where the old nail popped out.
You may dimple the drywall to set the nail in. In either case, cover
the nail with spackling, sand and re-paint.
Drywall tape may split or loosen during the settling and drying
process.
Cut and pull off the loose tape. Sand the area, and use a wide
putty knife to apply a thin coat of joint compound. Work the new
tape into the compound, making sure there are no air spaces. Let
dry.
Apply another layer of compound, let dry, then sand and re-touch
with paint.
Special care should be given to prevent excessive amounts of
moisture from coming in contact with drywall. Moisture can cause
drywall joints to separate.
Any leaks or sources of moisture should be dealt with immediately
to prevent damage.
Keep furniture from being pushed into the wall as damage may
result.
Paint
Painting is basically cosmetic and there are a lot of options in
materials and methods.
The paint in your new home takes time to "cure." Take special care
during the move in process and in the first 30 days of occupancy
not to mar the walls in any way.
Make gentle cleaning of painted areas part of your regular
maintenance routine to prevent dirt, mildew and fungus, and will
help prolong the life of your interior paint.
If the interior trim is covered in a semi-gloss latex: Clean with a soft
sponge or cloth and slightly soapy water. Do not scrub.
Hairline separations in painted woodwork are normal and are your
responsibility to maintain with caulk and paint.
If the interior is covered in a flat latex:
Clean with a soft sponge or cloth and a very mild detergent.
Use a light washing motion, never scrub.
Scrubbing flat paint with or without detergents will break down the
paint film, causing what may look like a smudge.
Do not clean any interior painted surface with an abrasive
cleaners, scouring pads or brushes. This can cause extensive
damage requiring you to repaint.
If you perform any paint touch-ups, be aware that the touch-up
may not match the surrounding area exactly, even if the same
paint mix is used.
When touching-up, use a small brush and apply the paint only to
the blemished area. Feather out the paint.
For stain touch-up, use wax stain crayon or stain sticks following
the instructions for use.
Occasionally check painted areas where caulk is present. Due to
normal contraction and expansion, the paint and/or caulk may
shrink.
Remove any old caulk and re-caulk the area. Ask a hardware
professional what type of caulk is best suited the area needing
caulking.
Touch-up the area with the appropriate paint after caulk has
sufficiently dried.
Minor cracks and separations in painted trim are normal and are
the your responsibility to maintain.
Paints applied over raw woods may bleed through or show
graining of the wood through the paint. This is common.
Mildew or fungus can form on a painted surface.
silicone caulk to repair separation in areas where tile joins other
materials such as countertops, tubs, wood trim, etc. as this is a
normal occurrence and should be remedied as soon as possible to
prevent water from seeping into the tiled area.
Tiles may separate from the area directly next to the tub or shower
due to normal shrinkage and settling. These tiles may be re-
secured with "tub caulk" or premixed grout. Follow the
manufacturer's directions.
Should grouting become discolored over time, you may buy grout
cleanser and whiteners at most hardware stores. Follow the
manufacturer's instructions for application.
Regular cleaning of tiled areas and grout is recommended.Use a
damp sponge or cloth and a non-abrasive cleaner.
You can use dishwasher crystals, which will not leave a heavy
deposit on the grout. Rinse thoroughly. If necessary, use a small
stiff brush or toothbrush to clean grouting.
This type of cleaning will help to prevent discoloration and mildew
build-up.
Always take caution to protect tile from scratches and chips.
Drywall
Gypsum wallboard is more commonly known as drywall or
Sheetrock™.
Drywall sheets are nailed to wooden framing members. The joints
and corners are taped and coated with several coats of joint
compound.
Outside corners are reinforced with "corner beads" before joint
compound is applied to them. The joint compound areas are
sanded smooth in readiness for painting.
Some drywall surfaces may have a textured finish called
"stippling" and are most commonly found on ceilings.
While your new home is drying and settling, slight imperfections
due to shrinkage and settlement may appear in your drywall.
Cracks, nail pops and showing seam lines are common
occurrences and easily repairable.
After your new home has had adequate time to settle and dry
(usually 12 months), you may use spackling or joint compound to
repair blemished areas.
Spackling and joint compound are available at builder supply
stores.
Spackling and joint compound come in both dry mix or ready to
use mixtures. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for application.
Hairline cracks can usually be repaired with a coat of paint.
Larger cracks may be repaired with spackling compound.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for spackling application.
After applying the spackling, let it dry then sand the area, and-
touch up with paint. Try "feathering" the paint to more closely
match the original roller pattern.
If minor damage occurs, such as dents, nicks or holes, drywall is
easy to repair using joint compound or spackling.
As your home's wooden framing members respond to changes in
humidity, nail pops can occur.
If the nails are visible, but tight, carefully reset the protruding nail
into the drywall.
If the nail is visible, but loose, remove it and insert a new nail a few
inches from the spot where the old nail popped out.
You may dimple the drywall to set the nail in. In either case, cover
the nail with spackling, sand and re-paint.
Drywall tape may split or loosen during the settling and drying
process.
Cut and pull off the loose tape. Sand the area, and use a wide
putty knife to apply a thin coat of joint compound. Work the new
tape into the compound, making sure there are no air spaces. Let
dry.
Apply another layer of compound, let dry, then sand and re-touch
with paint.
Special care should be given to prevent excessive amounts of
moisture from coming in contact with drywall. Moisture can cause
drywall joints to separate.
Any leaks or sources of moisture should be dealt with immediately
to prevent damage.
Keep furniture from being pushed into the wall as damage may
result.
Paint
Painting is basically cosmetic and there are a lot of options in
materials and methods.
The paint in your new home takes time to "cure." Take special care
during the move in process and in the first 30 days of occupancy
not to mar the walls in any way.
Make gentle cleaning of painted areas part of your regular
maintenance routine to prevent dirt, mildew and fungus, and will
help prolong the life of your interior paint.
If the interior trim is covered in a semi-gloss latex: Clean with a soft
sponge or cloth and slightly soapy water. Do not scrub.
Hairline separations in painted woodwork are normal and are your
responsibility to maintain with caulk and paint.
If the interior is covered in a flat latex:
Clean with a soft sponge or cloth and a very mild detergent.
Use a light washing motion, never scrub.
Scrubbing flat paint with or without detergents will break down the
paint film, causing what may look like a smudge.
Do not clean any interior painted surface with an abrasive
cleaners, scouring pads or brushes. This can cause extensive
damage requiring you to repaint.
If you perform any paint touch-ups, be aware that the touch-up
may not match the surrounding area exactly, even if the same
paint mix is used.
When touching-up, use a small brush and apply the paint only to
the blemished area. Feather out the paint.
For stain touch-up, use wax stain crayon or stain sticks following
the instructions for use.
Occasionally check painted areas where caulk is present. Due to
normal contraction and expansion, the paint and/or caulk may
shrink.
Remove any old caulk and re-caulk the area. Ask a hardware
professional what type of caulk is best suited the area needing
caulking.
Touch-up the area with the appropriate paint after caulk has
sufficiently dried.
Minor cracks and separations in painted trim are normal and are
the your responsibility to maintain.
Paints applied over raw woods may bleed through or show
graining of the wood through the paint. This is common.
Mildew or fungus can form on a painted surface.
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