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title: "Upgrade a Toilet Tank Lid"
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# Upgrade a Toilet Tank Lid

HOME QUIKRETE® At Home How-To Videos Casting Concrete Vases HOW-TO VIDEOS A great way to view and understand your building or repair project before you get started. Find out just about everything you need to know by watching the video below. Upgrade a Toilet Tank Lid Upgrade your toilet tank lid to maximize multi-tasking. Project Instructions Shopping List Project Instructions When working with cement-based products, always wear eye protection and waterproof gloves. Step 1 Place a piece of melamine down, and create a fence, larger than the existing toilet tank lid, with soft vinyl baseboard and hot glue. Step 2 Place the existing toilet tank lid inside of the fence (and top down). Then, mix the Mold Star 30 (or similar moldable silicone material) and pour onto the lid. QUIK-Tip: Use hot glue and soft vinyl trim to seal any holes in the existing tank lid, before mixing the Mold Star 30. Step 3 Let the silicone cure overnight. Then, remove the existing toilet tank lid from the mold. Step 4 Prepare the arms by removing any electrical parts and grinding the mounting ends. Bolt the mounting ends to a 12” mending plate. Step 5 Place the hardware into the silicone mold. Then, mix the QUIKRETE Countertop Mix , according to the instructions on the back of the bag, and place into the mold. Step 6 Vibrate the mold. QUIK-Tip: Use an orbital sander, without a pad, for this step. Step 7 Let cure for at least 18 hours. Step 8 Remove the newly formed lid from the mold, place on the toilet tank, and insert the modified lamp arms into the protruding hardware. Shopping List QUIKRETE Countertop Mix Mold Star 30 (or similar moldable silicone material) Circular Saw Angle Grinder Hot Glue Gun Hot Glue 12" Mending Plate Arm Lamps Additional Hardware (as desired) Safety Glasses Nitrile Gloves