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 Tampa Home Improvement DirectoryBuilding Contractors, Remodeling Contractors & Interior Designers in Tampa Bay FL
Architects Tampa Bay FloridaKlar & Klar Architects, Inc.
28473 U.S. Hwy 19. North
Suite 602
Clearwater, FL 33761
phone | 727.799.5420
fax | 727.799.9625
Awnings & CanopiesWest Coast Awning
Clearwater Florida Awnings & Canopies
Phone: (727) 447-3461
1424 S Missouri Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756-3219
Sandys Custom Boat Tops
Brooksville Florida Awnings & Canopies
Phone: (727) 856-3329
14441 Little Ranch Rd, Brooksville, FL 34610-8507
In Line Awnings
Tampa Florida Awnings & Canopies
Phone: (813) 872-5641
4712 N Clark Ave, Tampa, FL 33614-6579
Bathroom RemodelingKB Builders Inc
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
www.KBBuildersinc.com
New Surface Again
Bathtub, Tile & Countertop Refinishing.
Phone: (727) 831-9393
2569 Mulberry St., Clearwater, FL 34684
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Builders Tampa Bay Builders Directory. Find a local Builders in the bay area including Hernando County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, and Pinellas County Florida.
KB Builders Inc
Residential + Commercial Building
Home Building, Additions, New Construction
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
Building ContractorsKB Builders, Inc.
Residential + Commercial Building
Home Building, Additions, New Construction
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
First Florida Building Corp
Phone: (727) 819-8610
8134 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667
Cornerstone Building Concepts, Inc.
138 107th Avenue, Suite 330, Treasure Island, Florida 33706
727 360-1414
Custom Cabinetry - CabinetsHandfound Originals by KB Builders Inc.
Luxury Cabinetry and Woodwork
Residential + Commercial
Lic# CBC1252759
Hillsborough: 813-417-9277
Pasco / Pinellas: 727-743-2966
KB Builders Inc.
Lic# CBC1252759
Hillsborough: 813-417-5977
Pasco / Pinellas: 727-743-2966
Nature Coast Enterprise Inc
Cabinet Installers
Phone: (352) 293-7398
22225 Wise Owl Rd, Brooksville, FL 34602
Concrete & Decorative Concrete Tampa Bay FloridaDriveways, Decks, Walkways, Floors and more.
Carroll's Building Materials
Concrete - Pumping - Building Materials
Phone: (727) 822-3370
2001 13th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33713
Cemex
Concrete Products - Ex Block & Brick - Manufacturers
Phone: (727) 862-4602
16909 US Highway 19, Hudson, FL 34667-4320
KB Builders Inc.
Lic# CBC1252759
Hillsborough: 813-417-5977
Pasco / Pinellas: 727-743-2966
West Coast U Cart Concrete LTD
Concrete Products - Ex Block & Brick - Manufacturers
Phone: (727) 522-8664
6500 49th St, Pinellas Park, FL 33781-5725
Driveways + WalkwaysKB Builders Inc
Driveways - Walkways - Patios - Pavers
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
Deck Builders KB Builders Inc
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
www.KBBuildersinc.com
Dock BuildersKB Builders Inc
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
www.KBBuildersinc.com
Electric ContractorsBuell Electric
Phone: (727) 831-1625
334 East Lake Road, Tampa, FL 34685
A Brighter Electician
Phone: (813) 598-9217
P.O. Box 3304, Apollo Beach, FL 33572
Tyler Yeager Electric, Inc.
A brighter electrician that shines through.
Phone: (813) 598-9217
Mobile, Ruskin, FL 33570
Fence + GatesKB Builders Inc
Wrought Iron, Aluminum, Vinyl, Metal, Chain Link Fence, PVC Fence + Gates
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
Fire Damage Restoration911 Restoration Services
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
FireplacesKB Builders Inc
Indoor - Outdoor Fireplace + Firepits
813-417-5977
Foundation ContractorsKB Builders Inc
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
GeneratorsMac Lachlan Generators
Generators - Electric - Wholesale
Phone: (727) 376-4108
11206 Challenger Ave # B, Odessa, FL 33556-3482
Garage DoorsKB Builders Inc
All types of Garage Doors
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
www.KBBuildersinc.com
GuttersKB Builders Inc
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
www.KBBuildersinc.com
Gutters and Downspouts
Phone: (863) 604-3377
4823 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL
Hardwood FlooringKB Builders Inc
Wood Flooring - Tile - Travertine - All Floor Types
813-417-5977
Home Design + Planning
KB Builders, Inc.
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
Klar & Klar Architects, Inc.
28473 U.S. Hwy 19. North
Suite 602
Clearwater, FL 33761
phone | 727.799.5420
fax | 727.799.9625
House Leveling + DemolitionKB Builders Inc
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
www.KBBuildersinc.com
Interior Decorators + Design ServicesFind interior decorating firms, interior decorators, home interior decorators, residential interior decorators, interior decorating and design services in the bay area including Hernando County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, and Pinellas County Florida.
KB Builders, Inc.
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
Klar & Klar Architects, Inc.
28473 U.S. Hwy 19. North
Suite 602
Clearwater, FL 33761
phone | 727.799.5420
fax | 727.799.9625
Irrigation ContractorFind irrigation contractors, irrigation pumps, irrigation services, irrigation well, irrigation installers, irrigation system repair, irrigation service, greenhouse irrigation, garden drip irrigation, commercial irrigation, landscape irrigation, garden irrigation systems, water irrigation systems in the bay area including Hernando County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, and Pinellas County Florida.
Thunder Bay Irrigation Services, Inc.
Phone: 727-254-3344
Mobile, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
TWC Distributors Inc
Irrigation Systems and Equipment - Wholesale
Phone: (813) 707-9556
3134 N Dover Rd, Dover, FL 33527-5156
Kitchen RemodelingKitchen Remodeling Directory - Find a local Kitchen Remodeling in the bay area including Hernando County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, and Pinellas County Florida.
IKEA kitchen Intstaller Kitchen Craft LLC
Phone: (941) 726-2662
624 N. Jefferson Ave., Sarasota , FL 34237
Backsplash Emporium
Phone: (813) 973-3100
30007 Bermuda Dunes Way, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
KB Builders Inc
phone: (813) 417-5977
Handfound Outdoors -
Outdoor Kitchens
phone: (813) 417-5977
Land ClearingTravis Myers Fill and Site Prep
Zephyrhills Florida Land Clearing & Leveling
Phone: (813) 299-7614
7542 Hackamore Rd, Zephyrhills, FL 33541-9208
TNT Land Clearing Inc
Tampa Florida Land Clearing & Leveling
Phone: (813) 626-1760
3111 N Falkenburg Rd, Tampa, FL 33619-0951
Lakes Of Tampa Inc
Tampa Florida Land Clearing & Leveling
Phone: (813) 621-6333
8102 E 21st Ave, Tampa, FL 33619-2206
Outdoor KitchensHandfound Outdoors
813-417-9277
727-743-2966
www.HandfoundOutdoors.com
Paint StoreColor Wheel Paints and Coatings
Retail Paint Stores - Paint Depot
Phone: (813) 549-7496
1204 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33607-5023
Paint Warehouse LLC
Retail Paint Stores - Paint Depot
Phone: (813) 685-5407
501 N Falkenburg Rd, Tampa, FL 33619-7878
Worktools International Inc
Largo Florida Retail Paint Stores
Phone: (727) 538-5545
12397 Belcher Rd S # 230, Largo, FL 33773-3098
VHP Enterprises Inc
Tarpon Springs Florida Paint - Industrial - Wholesale
Phone: (727) 938-9765
728 Wesley Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689-6760
Patio + Deck CleaningPreferred Detailing of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Professional Detailing and Pressure Washing Services for Autos, Boats, RVs, Homes and Office Buildings. Licensed and Insured.
Phone: (727) 479-8262
Mobile, Dunedin, FL 34698
Steven Burson Powerwashing
Zephyrhills Patio and Deck Cleaning
Phone: (813) 926-7720
5732 Viau Way, Zephyrhills, FL 33540-8543
Absolute Clean
Patio & Deck Cleaning & Restoration New Port Richey
Phone: (727) 841-7181
6327 Butte Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34653-5805
Paver Contractors + Supplies Find paver driveways, brick pavers, thin pavers, travertine pavers, pavers designs, pavers driveways, paver patio design, clay brick pavers, outdoor pavers, sidewalk pavers, deck pavers, driveway pavers, granite pavers, paver installers in the bay area including Hernando County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, and Pinellas County Florida.
KB Builders, Inc.
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
Stellstone
Brick Paver Manufacturer
Phone: (888) 392-7425
2088 Lake Avenue SE, Largo, FL
PlumbersFind a local 24 hour plumbers, licensed plumbing contractors, emergency plumbers, certified plumbers, recommended plumbers in the bay area including Hernando County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, and Pinellas County Florida.
Denham's Plumbing & Drain Service, Inc.
Phone: (727) 492-7836
St Petersburg, FL
Express Rooter
Phone: (727) 445-7400
1906 Hastings Dr, Clearwater, FL 33763-4417
Siding ContractorsKB Builders Inc
All types of siding stucco and more.
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
Stained Glass Stained Glass Studio
Stained Glass
Phone: (727) 786-7070
29146 US Highway 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33761-2400
Stained Glass Co
Stained Glass
Phone: (727) 785-4291
1972 Groveland Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34683-3330
Splendor In The Glass
Stained Glass
Phone: (727) 736-4500
1425 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698-6297
Sgo Around The Bay Inc
Stained Glass
Phone: (727) 444-4422
1435 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33755-5346
Stairs - StairwaysKB Builders Inc
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
Sea Wall ContractorsKB Builders Inc
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
www.KBBuildersinc.com
Sunroom Contractors - Patio EnclosuresSunroom Source Inc
Phone: (813) 855-2427
430 Douglas Rd E # G, Oldsmar, FL 34677-2909
Swimming Pool Conractors - Lagoon Pools - Swimming Pool RemodelingHandfound Outdoors
813-417-9277
Tile ContractorsKB Builders Inc
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
www.KBBuildersinc.com
Water Damage Restoration911 Restoration Services by KB Builders Inc.
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
Waterfalls - Water TreatmentsHandfound Outdoors
www.Handfoundoutdoors.com
813-417-9277
Window Cleaning Tampa BayGMJ Services
Commercial Building and Property Maintenance. OSHA Certified, Florida BMP Certified.
Phone: (813) 420-8648
17633 Gunn Hwy #236, Odessa, FL 33556
No Streaking Professional Window Washing
Residential & Commercial Up to 3 Stories
Phone: (813) 936-4025
Mobile, Ruskin, FL 33575
Windows - Window InstallationKB Builders Inc
All types of windows, Hurricane Windows, Custom Windows and Doors
813-417-5977
727-743-2966
www.KBBuildersinc.com
WoodWorking + Millwork813-417-9277
 The Latest Home Improvement Gossip:Window Treatments 101
Windows are the eye to the outdoors. That's why you have to think carefully when deciding on a style for each room in your house. But with so many terms exclusive to the window industry, how do you see clearly? Here's a guide to help you sort out all of the jargon.
1. Type: Horizontal blinds
Materials: Aluminum, plastic, wood and faux wood
Uses: Control light and privacy easily. Durable and easy to maintain.
 2. Type: Vertical blinds
Materials: Aluminum, vinyl or reinforced fabric
Uses: Overlapping nature enables light control.
3. Type: Swags (curtains)
Materials: Soft or sheer fabric
Uses: A portable style that can be draped over another treatment or used alone to soften a window frame.
4. Type: Curtains and drapes
Materials: Fabrics in various colors and patterns
Uses: They can be designed to suit your decorating style. Fabric can add visual "warmth" to a room.
5. Type: Cellular shades
Materials: Sheer or opaque paper or fabric
Uses: Available in various opening methods such as motorized or pull from bottom. Can be custom fit for any window shape or size.
6. Type: Roller shades
Materials: Vinyl, canvas or bonded fabric
Uses: Offer moderate to full blackout of light for total privacy.
7. Type: Roman blinds
Materials: Various fabrics
Uses: Manipulated cords and pulleys. Offer a casual look and add insulation
8. Type: Shutters
Materials: Wood or polymer panels or louvers; fabric, glass or metal inserts
Uses: Give an old-fashioned, cottage aura to a room
9. Type: Cornices or valances
Materials: Varies; anything from wood to silk-flower garland
Uses: Used to hide drapery hardware or make window and ceiling look taller.
Tips to Protect Hardwood Floors
Roughly half of all homes have hardwood flooring, and industry professionals suspect more and more homeowners are looking to hardwood flooring for their homes.
When surveyed, 90 percent of real estate agents have said that hardwood flooring is a desirable feature in a home. Those agents also say property with hardwood flooring sells faster than one with carpeting or another flooring option.
With hardwood flooring so prevalent in homes, protecting those beautiful wood floors is a major priority for homeowners. Caring for hardwood floors only takes some common sense precautions and minimal maintenance. Today's hardwood floors are often produced with durable sealants that protect the wood underneath or are comprised of composite or reclaimed wood products. But that doesn't mean precautions should be taken to further protect against potential damage to the flooring.
* Place area rugs or mats at the doorways entering the home. This way sand, dirt and other debris can be wiped off at the entryway and not carried onto the wood flooring where it can cause abrasions over time.
* Pay careful attention to which types of shoes are worn on the floors. High heels or cleats can damage the wood. Removing shoes prior to walking on the floor is a safer bet.
* Choose the right type of cleaner for the floor. Do not assume just because a particular cleaner is adequate for wood cabinetry or furniture that it is also fine for wood flooring. Check the label.
* Use area rugs and carpet runners on areas of the floor that tend to be high-traffic areas. This will prevent these areas from being worn down unevenly from other areas of the floor.
* Do not allow water or other liquids to stand on the floor for a long duration. This can cause degradation of the wood and staining.
* Use felt or plastic protectors on the "feet" of dining room chairs or other furniture to prevent against scuffing or scratches.
Wood flooring can be an expensive addition to any home, but one that is sought after for its aesthetic appeal. To ensure a floor remains in good condition over the long haul, take action to protect hardwood floors as soon as possible.
Get Your Home Organized
Is your home in need of an organizational overhaul? When you organize your home, it's easier to find items, you reduce clutter, and you'll have room for what you really need. Go through a room each weekend, and you'll be enjoying an organized home in no time.
ADULT ROOMS
 * Empty out the entire closet. Sort clothes into "yes" and "no" piles. Anything that you haven't worn in a year or two is a "no." Items that don't fit (or that can't be tailored to fit) are also "nos." Donate any of the "nos" to a local used clothing drive. Organize the rest with a closet organizational system that you can buy at most home-goods stores or have custom made by a closet-design company like California Closets.
* Also purchase a portable storage closet to store out-of-season clothing and formalwear. Cover with an old sheet to prevent dust and mothballs. Stash in your basement, a spare room, or the attic. If you are short on space, many dry cleaners offer summer and winter storage for out-of-season clothing.* Take advantage of that space under the bed. Fill under-the-bed boxes with linens, blankets and other items.
KIDS' ROOMS
* Organize toys by categories like cars, dolls or puppets, and put into clear bins. Identify boxes' contents with masking tape. Make stacks short so kids can easily reach them.
* Organize clothing as you do your own, hanging shirts and pants in closets, and folding T-shirts and pajamas in drawers. Make sure kids who are old enough to choose their own clothing know where and how all items are stored.
KITCHEN
* Outfit cabinets with "storage solutions." Pull-out shelves maximize space in a deep pantry. Lazy Susans organize spices in a corner cabinet. Wire racks keep pots and pans tidy.
* Put items near where they are used. Tablecloths should be placed near the dinner table. Pots and pans should be located near the stove. Stash cups near the refrigerator.
* Seasonal and entertaining items aren't used on a daily basis. Store them in the back of cabinets.
* Keep only kitchen-oriented items in the kitchen. It's the best way to prevent the build up of clutter.
* Keep track of what's in the freezer and what you need to buy. Mount a small magnetic whiteboard to the refrigerator to track what's in the freezer and when it was frozen. Use another one to jot down your shopping list or your weekly menu.
HOME OFFICE
* Items that you use the most should be kept on top in an organized fashion. A rotating caddy can hold a stapler, pens, pencils and other office supplies. Papers that you reference often like banking statements can be kept in an accessible file cabinet or desk drawer. Papers that you use less frequently can be placed in the back of a file drawer.
* The trash basket or paper shredder should go near where you open your mail. That way, you can easily discard envelopes and junk mail.
* Organize your home office with rolling carts that have pull-out wire bins. To make it look neater and less conspicuous, cover the cart with a piece of fabric that is slit down the middle, and tape it securely to the top of the organizer.
Natural Light Enhances Your Kitchen
Lighter and brighter. That's a winning combination in most rooms but in the kitchen it's a slam dunk.
Experts say to lighten cabinets, countertops, walls and floors and you're halfway there. Add skylights to fill the room with healthful natural light, plus more ventilation, and you've economically upgraded one of the most used areas of your home. And skylights don't take up wall space like vertical windows, so you have more space for shelves or cabinets or for decorating.
According to Joe Patrick, product manager with VELUX America, light from above makes all rooms more functional and livable. "But kitchens are especially enjoyable for family and guests when they are bright, cheerful, and free of cooking odors, heat and humidity," Patrick says. Venting skylights in the kitchen release hot air, moisture, and odors while admitting additional light for more pleasant cooking, dining and entertaining.
Skylights, along with accessories including blinds and shades, can be controlled manually or by remote control with the touch of a button. Electrochromic glass is also now available in skylights. This new technology allows homeowners to lightened and darken the glass with the touch of a remote and the view of the sky is never lost.
The trend toward additional daylighting in kitchens is driven not only by homeowner desires for bright, open, energy-efficient spaces, but also by health considerations. Adding more natural light to the kitchen, where families tend to gather much of the time for studying and socializing in addition to dining, has many health benefits. Studies show that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), evidenced by emotional depression, a drop in physical energy, increased appetite, and need for more sleep, is directly linked to a lack of sufficient daylight. Also, we need vitamin D for calcium to be absorbed by the body to strengthen teeth, bones and tissue to maintain a healthy skeleton throughout life. Research shows that two sources of vitamin D are diet and sunlight, and in healthy human bodies, 80 percent of vitamin D is produced in the skin when it is exposed to natural light.
Lighting designers and other housing professionals can help homeowners select a combination of natural and artificial lighting methods that will make kitchens even more pleasant and functional.
How to Hang a Picture!
1. Decide where to hang your picture. Avoid heat sources, steamy bathrooms or direct sunlight.
2. Hold the picture up and make a light pencil mark on the wall where the top edge of the frame will be.
3. Choose a hook. The hook's packaging often tells how much weight the hook can hold. You should also consider what type of wall you have. Drywall is soft enough for you to easily insert a nail-and-hook set (known as a picture hook), a hollow-wall anchor or a molly or toggle bolt (bolts that have wings that expand when inserted into the wall). Plaster holds masonry bits and wall anchors well. Masonry or brick surfaces are harder surfaces on which to hang pictures, but you can try a masonry bit.
4. Measure from the taut wire (tighten the wire if it's not tight) or the hanging tab on the back of the frame to the frame's top edge. Measure down that distance from the pencil mark you made on the wall. Mark that spot as the spot where the hook will go.
5. Insert your hook into the wall with a hammer where you made the mark.
6. To position the picture on the wall for hanging, guide the picture onto the hook and adjust it straight, without scraping the top edges of the frame along the wall.
7. Sit back and enjoy your new wall decor!
Beware of Transients
As sure as the summer brings tourists to Florida, it also brings transient home improvement workers and scams. These rip-off artists will probably hit your town.
Their work and materials are usually inferior and they are likely to steal from you.
A consumer who pays for what he thinks is a bargain price for painting, the home may need repainting after the next rainfall. A non-licensed, non-insured handyman can leave town with your money! Some are offering a low bid to get jobs that they have to walk away because they can't afford to finish the job! Remember, No one wants to work for free! In this market the cost of materials have gone up also, diesel fuel is on the rise for our truckers and contractors are having to raise prices to keep up with rising cost of supplies.
Also, the cost of the job may rise considerably after the work is performed, and the consumer may be intimidated into paying the increase.
Transients hit an area, take the money, and run. Frequently, they know the quickest route to the banks in your area to cash checks.
If transients come to your door:
Don't give into high pressure tactics.
Don't let them in your home. They are experts at finding and taking valuables.
Determine the make and model of their vehicles, get license plate numbers, and alert local law enforcement.
Call the police immediately if they begin to do a job without your authorization.
Do It Yourself or Hire a Pro
The "do-it-yourself" DIY trend is big, as evidenced by the popularity of home improvement television shows and magazines, building supply store seminars and the abundance of information on the Internet. But before arming yourself with new power tools and how to books, determine if your remodeling job is really a do-it-yourselfer or would be better left to a pro.
Assess your skills. Do you have the experience and skills, not to mention the tools, to do the job? Do you have friends with experience that can help? Do you have the necessary knowledge of building codes and regulations?
Is it worth your time? Doing it yourself saves labor costs and if you enjoy what you're doing, all the better. But remember that your time is worth something too. Would it be more worthwhile to spend weekends doing other things than remodeling the basement? And will you save that much if you have to buy expensive, specialized tools that will never be used again or if you make mistakes and have to replace expensive materials? (Keep in mind that contractors typically get their materials at a discount.)
Do you have the time to do it and to live with it? Remodeling jobs can be messy. When you hire a professional, you have a better chance of getting the project done on a tighter schedule and dealing with less of a mess. If you do it yourself and can devote yourself to the project fully, you may be spreading it out over weeks, months or even years and living all that time in a construction zone.
Easy Weekend Project Ideas
Decorating doesn't have to take a lot of time or money. This weekend, why don't you:
1. Paint a wall a color that is shared by fabrics or objects in the room. Hang interesting art on the wall and move a piece of furniture nearby.
2. Buy a few new lamps and get rid of old ones. A new lighting scheme gives a room a whole new feel.
3. Switch your bathroom accessories. Change the bath mats and shower curtain to a new hue. Get a new tissue box, soap holder, garbage pail, or other accessories.
4. Clear out clutter. Throw out those old magazines in the magazine rack, dying plants, or unnecessary knick-knacks. Excessive stuff detracts from the personality of a room.
5. Adorn a bed or couch with some decorative pillows, a throw or an afghan. They come in all kinds of fabrics and patterns, adding texture and color to a room.
Prevent Mold in Your Bathroom
Cleaning your bathroom is more than just scrubbing the bathroom tub and tossing old tubes of toothpaste from the medicine chest. You need to prevent that unwelcome guest -- mold. Mold, also commonly known as mildew, is a form of fungi found year-round in areas where moisture and humidity levels are high, including the bathroom. Left untreated, mold can spread through the home and lead to health problems like allergic reactions, cause flu-like symptoms and skin rashes.
It is possible to help prevent the growth of unsightly and unhealthy mold in the bathroom. By sealing gaps around your bathroom sink, flooring and tub, you can minimize the onset of mold. Sound impossible? A product like GE Caulk-It is a sealant with a squeeze-tube applicator that can be used by even the most novice of do-it-yourselfers. It puts everything into one package that you can use with minimal effort and mess to create a smooth, clean finish.
Follow these basic steps from GE on how to prevent or replace moldy caulk in a bathroom sink, countertop, tub and more.
1. Scrape: Use a plastic straight-edged scraper or a plastic cooking spatula to scrape away the old, moldy caulk. Once the scraping is done, clean and dry the area with a towel.
2. Squeeze: Squeeze an even bead of caulk on the seam that is between the wall and the edge of the sink, like you are decorating a birthday cake.
3. Smooth: While the area is still wet, use your finger or a towel to remove excess caulk by using a scraper. Avoid getting the area wet for 24 hours.
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