Home Improvement Today?

Starting on the mess that is the bathroom. Little ol' lady probably smoked alot of Winston 100's in there

Pulling back the shower head escutcheon I confirmed the bathroom used to be white






Trying out this primer, has mixed reviews. Wanted something that didn't smell as bad as the Original...

 

You know how I can tell a salesman is lying?

His mouth is moving.


I had an appointment to get a quote for replacement vinyl windows today at our rental property, the guy pulls up, sees there is no cars and just drives off. I can see the rental property from my house its just south a block. I called the dispatcher after 15 minutes of waiting for his return, "he tried to call you- here's his cell number"; I call him "its our policy not to call or wait", I reply "I guess you're too busy to get new work then."

My thought is this: If you can't take the time to call a missed appointment, and at least re-schedule, then how can you make sure that the job you quote is actually getting done right?

 

It's always best to wash walls stained that bad before applying any paint. The tar film on the walls can interfere with coverage of stain and adhesion.

from Kilz
SURFACE PREPARATION†
The following steps are recommended for product performance.

• All surfaces must be clean, free of dust, chalk, oil, grease, wax, polish, mold and mildew, loose peeling paint, rust and all other foreign substances.

 

Believe it or not, but I've washed those walls once already, but it's just so dang bad.



Still got to put another coat of paint on the trim and do a couple touch-ups and top cut in. But for the most part is done! Pictures are hard to take in the small space. Still some wet spots, this cold weather has been fighting me the entire time... And I know the tile and other stuff is outdated, in due time...








EDIT: Wall color is 1611 Gray Tint by Benjamin Moore. Tried out the Ultra Spec 500. Not too shabby.

 

LOOKN GOOD
Heavily smoked in houses/rooms are a PITA. So not fun washing walls like that, bet you're glad it's almost done. I've used the Ultra on many projects and have great results with it.

 

Wanted to gather some thoughts/opinions; closing on a new house in a couple of weeks and the first big project is going to be finishing the basement. Seen a recommendation of using 2x3’s vs 2x4’s. Savings of $2 a board. So this had me thinking, is it worth it? I’m thinking if I went this route, it would be for exterior walls only. Walls would be offset at least 1” from the foundation walls. 16” on center. Then spray foamed to created insulation/thermal barrier. Nothing will be load bearing. Shouldn’t have any problems with electrical since the walls will be extended out from the foundation. Any interior walls would be constructed with 2x4’s. Any pros/cons of doing this?

 

Do any of the walls get moisture? I know most recommend a moisture barrier, and usually you create a space for the basement wall to have moisture weep or flow without restriction, if you spry foam right against the surface you hold the moisture instead of allowing it to flow away and dry. I am no expert though.

 

None to my knowledge. Haven't closed yet and basement seems absolutely dry, with no signs of ever any moisture or leaks. Being a newer build I assume there is a moisture barrier on the outside (sealer and drain mat) along with weeping tile. The spray foam should act as a interior vapor barrier/thermal break I’m thinking. Obviously I’d get professional opinion before I have the work done. Just figuring spray foam in this scenario will be cheaper and a better option vs batts and a interior vapor barrier

 

My latest home improvement, 43' outrigger off a 62' custom sportfish. $15,000 for a new pair. Owner didnt like the gold spreaders so he replaced his and my wifes nephew is his mate so he got them, he has the other one. Anchor is a 280lb plow anchor I welded rebar to the bottom of and sunk in concrete. Battleship grey mailbox to round it off. Different flags on it now, I definitely have the most original flag pole in Stuart though. Rupp makes them, only brand to buy and they make them less than a mile away.

 

Keep in mind for spray foam

2/lbs spray foam closed cell, it acts as vapor barrier

1/2/lbs spray foam open cell, needs a vapor barrier

 

Yes, using closed cell spray foam was the plan so I didn’t need the added vapor barrier. A couple of concerns I have are:

1. Off gassing. - Just had a new born baby. She is a premie, she arrived 6 weeks early. Obviously wouldn’t want gasses that could harm her in the house.

2. If there ever was a leak in the future, I’m sure it will be a nightmare having everything spray foamed.

So I’m kinda on the fence. Thinking about maybe doing rigid foam board. Taping all the joints with Tyvek tape and foam sealing any gaps or anything.

Either route I’m thinking framing the outside walls with 2x3’s should be sufficient

 

I have always seen rigid foam insulation used in basement finishing. That doesn't make it the "right" thing to do, just what I have seen.
https://ifinishedmybasement.com/basement-waterproofing/rigid-foam-insulation/

Yes, you should be fine with 2x3. I would say use metal studs, 2x2 or furring strips if you didn't need or want to insulate just to get uprights to hold your wall material, and electrical outlets to code.

 

Originally I was planning to use metal studs. Got a little confused on the pricing. At first I thought it was per bundle, then it seemed like it was per stud. I was just at Home Depot, I should of stopped and took a look. If the price is per bundle then I’ll def go that route.

 

Package Quantity: 1

 

FTFY

 

Yea that’s what led me to believe they were sold individually. But I know you can get them in bundles of 10. Just went and looked and seen what looked like individual ones. Only was like 6 on the shelf so maybe it was a bundle that was opened. The bundles said $25 so hopefully that’s for the entire thing and not individually

 

Should be for the entire thing. No way they are charging $25 a stud.

 

quick price about $11
https://www.lowes.com/pd/3-625-in-W...5-8-25-GA-Galvanized-Steel-Metal-Stud/3369228

 

That’s what I was thinking, but then they are $11-13 each? Something isn’t adding up. I’ll just grab a bundle sometime and walk up to the register and find out I guess.

 

I'm across the street from my Lowe's getting the truck washed, I'll pop in and see what they have