Essential Home Improvement Tips for Owners of a Mobile Home
Leveling
One of the most significant tips to owning and maintaining a mobile residence is that it must be leveled properly. This should be do when the first time you set up your new mobile home but it should be check periodically and appropriate adjustments made to keep it level. When you notice that the doors are not shutting right, floors become squeaky, windows seem to fit improperly or cracks appear in the ceiling or on the walls may be a result from it becoming unlevel and you should check to make sure that it hasn’t become on level. There are varies products you can buy that will explain how do to yourself but hut hiring a professional to do this is also available to getting it done.
Skirting Repairs
To make your mobile home more energy efficient it is important to have a skirting around the base of your home. Check the skirting frequently and always make sure to repair any damage you find. You can seal holes in it by taping the interior side of the hole with a strong tape and then apply caulk, in a matched color to the skirt, to the outer side scraping it smooth with a paint scraper. Let dry completely, sand it and wipe away any remanding residue.
Interior Home Improvements
When you are doing interior improvement projects to your mobile home remember that some materials that are used throughout a mobile dwelling may be different from material used in a conventional type home. This may include vinyl or panel covered walls. Vinyl and treated paneling can be tricky to change if you need to restore them and want the matching style. They are generally quick to be discontinued as styles change, they also can be difficult to try to paint over, but there is a variety of products and many different techniques that are available to assist in making this process easier.
Painting Vinyl Covered Walls
If you are going to paint over vinyl covered walls there are a few things you must do. First you have to lightly sand the walls, then you must clean them thoroughly and last you should completely cover the walls with a coat or two using a stain blocking primer. If you find that you still have spots that the pattern of the vinyl is still coming through, try doing some camouflage painting with a textured paint or some different techniques with faux painting.
Painting Over Paneled Walls
Just like in painting over vinyl covered walls you must completely sand over the walls. If your paneling has a grove, fill in the grooves with a joint compound using a paint scraper and then sand the walls smooth. Then wash the wash completely and cover with a few good coats of primer. Let dry completely and then your walls should be ready for paint.
