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I went to Menards's and they had Bullseye 123...

I went to Menards's and they had Bullseye 123 Plus which is new. It is supposed to be for sealing water stains as well unlike the regular 123. I got some so let's see how it works. This is in an...
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The Bullseye 123 primer is a latex. That's what...

The Bullseye 123 primer is a latex. That's what the guy at HomeDepot told me would work....ugh!! :wall:
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Thanks Mitch.....I am so painting...

Thanks Mitch.....I am so painting challenged.....;)
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Question How to stop color bleed thru when painting paneling?

I have some fake oak grooved wood masonite paneling in my basement. The bottom say couple inches had some stains due to water damage. I am trying to paint the paneling to cover up the stains and...
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How big of a gap will an oversized wax ring take...

How big of a gap will an oversized wax ring take up?
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Double wax ring or waxless ring for toilet seal?

My problem is not unique. I have a toilet where the toilet flange is recessed 1/2" below the finished tile floor. Raising the flange is not an option for me and I am not crazy about flange extenders...
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Is my toilet floor flange too deep in the floor to seal?

I am having the bathroom floor tiled with 12"x12" ceramic tile. there will be a 1/4 Cement Backerboard base so the finished floor is going to be about 3/4" or less above the top of the toilet floor...
05-10-10, 05:44 PM
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I'm going to try and shim the underfloor as well....

I'm going to try and shim the underfloor as well. What do you use for shims just regular cedar shingles?
05-08-10, 12:34 PM
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Help! How to fasten down subfloor to stop squeeking?

My plywood subfloor is squeeking in spots and I need to fix it before my new oak flooring is installed. I took up the carpet so I have access to the 3/4" subfloor from the the top. Would it be better...
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Yes I would prefer that but then I would have to...

Yes I would prefer that but then I would have to remove and install several hundred feet of base. That is just too big a project removing old base that is stuck to the wall with paint.
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Thanks. I just bought a refurbished nail gun and...

Thanks. I just bought a refurbished nail gun and I am ready to install the shoe as soon as the guy is done with my floor. Looks like it will be fairly easy just time consuming.
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What size shoe molding should I use??

I am having new floors put in my house and decided to do the base shoe myself since it's pretty easy to do. My question is this. What is the normal size base shoe to use with 3 1/2" colonial pine...
04-29-10, 04:12 AM
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Actually the ones the big box stores sell are...

Actually the ones the big box stores sell are made to glue to the greenboard drywall not directly to the studs. There a lots that do that but that is not what I want. I want a system that screws or...
04-28-10, 01:42 PM
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Does anyone make an acrylic or fiberglass self...

Does anyone make an acrylic or fiberglass self standing tub surround that attaches directly to the studs without any kind of backer board? My tub is a standard 5' tub but I can't seem to find any of...
04-27-10, 11:38 AM
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I started by trying to remove the old grout from...

I started by trying to remove the old grout from between the tiles to replace it. It seems easier to change the entire tub surround and just rip out the old shower walls than messing with old grout....
04-27-10, 10:50 AM
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Installing a bathroom tub surround questions

I currently have a bathtub with old small ceramic tiled walls over cement backer board. I want to get rid of the tile and install an acrylic 3-wall tub surround on the walls. My question is this.......
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What length brads for the shoe are best. It was...

What length brads for the shoe are best. It was suggested to me to use #18 X 1 1/4" brads. I just ordered my nailgun and should have it Monday. I ordered an #18 gauge gun since it looks like all I am...
04-23-10, 06:33 AM
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I'm not sure what those red and blue lines you...

I'm not sure what those red and blue lines you have running through your basement are but cutting a hole in a structural steel I-Beam and running them through is a huge violation. It weakens the main...
04-22-10, 12:32 PM
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Studs are on 16" centers. The contractors want to...

Studs are on 16" centers. The contractors want to use a wood product called "Multiply" for a backer. I went to their website they claim to be 3X more firm than cement board. So maybe this is ok then....
04-19-10, 07:07 AM
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Best subfloor for porcelain floor tiles

I am doing my laundry room floor in porcelain tile. The present floor is regular 3/4" plywood right now over 2" x 12" studs. Typical new construction. What is the best subfloor for 13" x 13"...
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Bill you need to update your tools my friend and...

Bill you need to update your tools my friend and get into the 21st century.....:rolleyes:
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Mea Culpa! I didn't realize this was the same...

Mea Culpa! I didn't realize this was the same website I posted in previously as I frequent several. Delete my post please.
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What nail gun for fastening baseboard and shoe?

What is the best all round pneumatic nail gun size and nail for fastening baseboard and shoe? And where can I get the best price on one if possible. I already have an air compressor. I was thinking a...
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Ok so the 18 gauge nailer is too small to put up...

Ok so the 18 gauge nailer is too small to put up colonial baseboard and would only be good for the shoe? Could I get by with just one nailer for both jobs and if so what size would that be? I really...
04-11-10, 11:16 AM
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Posted By hy_tek

Then tile it is thanks boys!

Then tile it is thanks boys!
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