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Posted By rob_simon

smoker

Thanks....but I'm quite sure these rooms were filled with smoke for many,many years.! Wouldn't I need some kind of pre treatment?
03-08-07, 05:42 AM
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hmmmm

Thanks....is that for both rooms, with furniture and take up old?
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Posted By rob_simon

contact armstrong

I got very good information from: ceilings@armstrong.com... you might too!
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Posted By rob_simon

labor costs...

Could someone please give me an idea how much it would cost to have two small rooms (12x12) painted? Ceilings too. Primer first then two coats paint.

Thanks
03-07-07, 05:31 PM
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Posted By rob_simon

installation costs...

Could some one please give me an idea what it might cost to have two small rooms approx. 12x12 carpeted? The installer will have to rip out the old carpet too.

Thanks
12-07-06, 08:23 PM
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Posted By rob_simon

yes. The wall butts to the shower incloser.

yes. The wall butts to the shower incloser.
12-07-06, 11:13 AM
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Posted By rob_simon

Finishing plastered wall at tub joint...

Hello, I am about to have a tub/incloser installed and I will be responsible for re-finishing the walls at the joints. I expect a clean cut opening of about one to one and a quarter inch wide around...
12-06-06, 05:22 AM
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Posted By rob_simon

Thanks Larry, I'm on my way.

Thanks Larry, I'm on my way.
12-06-06, 04:27 AM
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Posted By rob_simon

Tub removal

Hello,

I am remodeling the bathroom and the tub/shower must go. It is a one piece fiberglass unit. It will be replaced with a unit that will be in two or three sections I know. Is a sawsall...
12-03-06, 10:01 PM
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Posted By rob_simon

Textured, block wall?

Hello,
Has anyone ever tried to change the look of a block wall, by adding a different texture to it? If so I'd like to know about it!

Thanks
11-29-06, 08:06 PM
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Posted By rob_simon

Glazing tub incloser

I have a fiberglass tub and shower incloser. It has seen it's better days but I think it is salvageable. Can this (unit) be glazed over and made to look new? If not and besides replacement; what...
11-14-06, 05:23 AM
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Posted By rob_simon

opps...

watts = amps. Thanks racraft.
11-14-06, 04:18 AM
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Posted By rob_simon

Lightbulb A need for more juice

It's Christmas time and we want more lights outside this year. I have one more slot in the power box downstairs. I'm a diy'er from way back and I can handle the common sence stuff. Can I add a...
08-26-06, 12:00 PM
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Posted By rob_simon

Thanks again

Can you recommend a source that has a system for this application?
08-26-06, 09:19 AM
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Posted By rob_simon

thanks...

guys. This helps. How about help with tricks on the new rough opening. I would like to keep it as clean as possible. Will I have to dig for a new well? Should I consider additional water...
08-25-06, 08:14 PM
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Posted By rob_simon

enlarge basement window

I have a window in the basement that I would like to enlarge. Exsisting, we have a standard basement window opening. The width will stay the same. The height will increase x2. Does anyone have...
05-31-06, 05:24 AM
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Posted By rob_simon

ok, but...

isn't there a waiting period for treated wood?
05-30-06, 08:55 AM
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Posted By rob_simon

Preventing a grey fence...

Hey folks,

I am 3/4's way through, the installation of my shadow box fence. Whew, was it hot this weekend in Michigan. 95 and wide open sun.

The job was small with just 20 3ft. holes, in...
05-06-06, 11:15 AM
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Posted By rob_simon

whitch comes first...?

I would like to start mudding and taping the new basement drywall. I've always been curious as where to start. The ceiling; I know! But, corners or seams? To me it really does not matter after it...
04-08-06, 04:34 PM
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Posted By rob_simon

Boxing out vent work for drywall...

Let it be known that this basement project would not be this far along without the help of D.I.Y.COM Thanks!

Next on the list is boxing out for drywall. The sitting area was a breeze with...
04-08-06, 04:23 PM
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Posted By rob_simon

Got it....

....thanks guys. I still have some hanging to do I'll keep you posted. I have a question about boxing around heat vents...please look for new thread!
04-08-06, 02:45 PM
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Posted By rob_simon

Replaceable?...Yes!

Hey Bill,
Years ago I worked at a company called Milliken Millworks out of Warren, Michigan. They are a huge supplier of prehung doors, both interior and exterior. I'm assuming the frame around...
04-08-06, 01:00 PM
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Posted By rob_simon

Let me get this right...

[QUOTE=chandler]Rob: "start from the seam and level the mud to the sides, leaving the seam as your reference point."

...are you saying I'll create a "hill" at the seam and "feather" that...
04-08-06, 05:37 AM
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Posted By rob_simon

Finishing Drywall....

Ok, I read the most recent news letter about drywall installation. I also have a good deal of experience hanging, mudding and taping, ect. I've had good results in the past. The one thing I have...
04-05-06, 06:44 PM
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Posted By rob_simon

gee thanks...

the disposal works great but I have yet to tackle the lights and switch. Thanks for the advice Bob. I'll take heed!
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