I love the drywall cutout, everything about it reads like, f**k it, that'll do.
The Home Renovation Thread
RatFink
Carnivore
That is the MO of the previous owners of the house... trying to turn the valve off last year was a real bother so I just enlarged the cutout by a few multiples so that I have a little room to work.
So far, the cartridge portion does not want to budget. Here's to 'manifesting' not breaking the whole thing off.
So far, the cartridge portion does not want to budget. Here's to 'manifesting' not breaking the whole thing off.
Sharkbite fittings can be your friends on plumbing projects.
RatFink
Carnivore
If I have to cut the pipe... there will be one going in, that's for sure!
Just what I was gonna say...luckily I didn't Skim.
RatFink
Carnivore
Fail.
Cartridge does not want to release from the housing. Unscrewed the main body of it and then it would stop. Turn the spigot handle and it would activate the valve movement and move up and down freely but no way would it come out.
Buttoned it all back together and will have someone cut the copper line and install a full frost-free set up to get away from this headache.
Cartridge does not want to release from the housing. Unscrewed the main body of it and then it would stop. Turn the spigot handle and it would activate the valve movement and move up and down freely but no way would it come out.
Buttoned it all back together and will have someone cut the copper line and install a full frost-free set up to get away from this headache.
tequila4kapp
Tom Watson called to say “Hi”
Lay some knowledge on me, THP...
I need to redo the flooring in our master bathroom / closet. It is currently carpeted. It has particle board subflooring. We are prepping to sell so I want easy + looks nice + inexpensive. I was thinking some type of vinyl product.
Can that go on top of the sub-flooring we've got?
Floating vs. stick?
Obviously, I need to remove the carpet, tacks, make sure all staples, nails and screws are below the surface. Any tips or trouble things I should be aware of?
I need to redo the flooring in our master bathroom / closet. It is currently carpeted. It has particle board subflooring. We are prepping to sell so I want easy + looks nice + inexpensive. I was thinking some type of vinyl product.
Can that go on top of the sub-flooring we've got?
Floating vs. stick?
Obviously, I need to remove the carpet, tacks, make sure all staples, nails and screws are below the surface. Any tips or trouble things I should be aware of?
Ugh, Particle Board in a wet area, talk about a no no. Look up sealing Particle Brd subfloor, do That 1st. Vinyl sheet flooring is a tough install and stick square looks cheap. I've always installed Tile myself.
Not all vinyl floors are created equal. If using a thinner cheaper vinyl plank I would redguard the plywood and then glue the floor planks down. If using something like Coretec plus premium that is much thicker and heavier you can let it float or glue it down. You don’t want the click clack sound of thin vinyl floors.
If you are putting it in a wet area, like bathroom as mentioned, I prefer to not glue it down. That way if ever a problem with water leak, you can simply pull the floor up without damage, let it dry out and put it back in.
Agree, that plywood, no matter what type, being in a wet area should get a couple coats of redguard prior to any type of flooring.
I am thinking it might be osb rather than particle board.
Yes, osb more than likely. I can't imagine there is a new home builder out there putting down particle board as a subfloor in any room.
Definitely redguard, follow the directions. Then I'd use a floating vinyl. I'd pay-up for a quality product; looks nicer and better products install much easier.
Oriented Strand Board... still don't like it.
tequila4kapp
Tom Watson called to say “Hi”
Which Redguard product, the one that comes in a bucket or roll?
Does this help me with the install or simply provide waterproof protection to the next owner?
Does this help me with the install or simply provide waterproof protection to the next owner?
It is pretty common to see entire floors with a 3/4” t&g osb out here. If ya redguard or hot mop the entire bathroom area it is protected from moisture and not an issue.Oriented Strand Board... still don't like it.
The one in the bucket. It is easy to roll on and dries quickly.
Typically use just one coat to assist with bonding the vinyl floor plank glue to the substrate. Two or more coats if looking for an actual waterproof membrane system.
tequila4kapp
Tom Watson called to say “Hi”
I have a design question. We are looking to replace old carpet in a master bathroom /walkin closet. A realtor advised us to use a product that comes as close as possible as the hardwoods that are elsehwere in the house (but not adjacent To the bathroom area). Eliminate the hardwood vs LPVquestion. From a purely design / saleability perspective what do you guys say about a wood look in a master bathroom?
My two cents would be tile. LVP isn't great for wet areas. Yes, it can get wet but will get under it at some point. If you really want the wood grain look, they make it in tile.
tequila4kapp
Tom Watson called to say “Hi”
But from a style / design perspective alone, things up or down on the look in that type of area?
It can work and I have seen it done plenty but most of the time you see a tile selection that compliments the style of bathroom. We had wood grain (light grey)tile throughout our previous home and then black and white 8in hexagon tile in the bathrooms. Gave it a bit of a pop
Definitely Tile. Also depends on size of Bathroom. If large you can get away with a wood look Tile.
tequila4kapp
Tom Watson called to say “Hi”
Thanks. 120sf - bathroom, walk in closet and water closet.
Is it a Square Layout or long like Gally Kitchen? If long the wood Tiles would be nice, not so much a Square setup. Just my taste.