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I love this. Makes this space seriously useable for you all now.
Sanding is awful!!! Dust gets everywhere!!!Also, f**k sanding walls and ceilings. More affirmation that the inventor of popcorn ceilings should have been shot on the spot.
Vaccum setup is great for a first hit, but, the screens just don’t sand as smooth, so it’s a both kinda project on the ceiling now.
I know it’s inevitable...but damn.Sanding is awful!!! Dust gets everywhere!!!
And I’m the guy that doesn’t want to move everything out of the space I’m working in. Oh how I wish I would have rethought a prior to sanding.I know it’s inevitable...but damn.
Hahaha, the ONLY saving grace to my rage is that we are ripping the carpet out after this and the walls are bare before shiplap after the ceiling is done.And I’m the guy that doesn’t want to move everything out of the space I’m working in. Oh how I wish I would have rethought a prior to sanding.
Pro tip...if your painting the shiplap any other color than white...paint the under side of the gaps before you hang it.Hahaha, the ONLY saving grace to my rage is that we are ripping the carpet out after this and the walls are bare before shiplap after the ceiling is done.
Yup! Thankfully, boss wants white.Pro tip...if your painting the shiplap any other color than white...paint the under side of the gaps before you hang it.
It will save you hours.
If your going white you shouldnt have to paint the gaps. Hanging and painting the shiplap is Pretty easy.Yup! Thankfully, boss wants white.
We went with an already primed version for making life easier before painting, but it’s still gonna be tedious I know.
Yay?
@JB and @ GolferGal -
Looks great! Have you/did you consider retractable screens? My neighbor reps for a company and installs them on a lot of high end homes. Great product.
Well this was not fun
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I'd say its like 70% level lol at a certain point i just had the F its and just started throwing rock and papers
Don't think I'll be golfing tomorrow, already feel super stiff
All good, I made it work with the 2x4 but its more the inside papers. I can still pull up one by one and add some extra pebbles. May do the string leveling trick, but the shed should still go up pretty well as it is. Appreciate the suggestions though!It looks good. I feel bad we didn't tell you the best way to get the rock bed level is to get some lengths of black pipe, lay them firmly into the space, level them, and use the 2x4 as a screed to level the rocks before tamping. Lather, rinse, repeat.
At this point, if the pavers are close to level, composite shims are your friend.
I’m. Tired. Of. Sanding.
it can rub you the wrong way, that’s for sure.
On a scale of 0-100 what chance do I have of learning this stuff when I am a desk jockey. New home purchase means complete replacement of floor for upstairs, downstairs and stairs. Kitchen flooring and counters.
Bathroom projects don’t need to happen immediately.
Also means renovation of condo I have lived in for 13 years. Kitchen is still mint. One bathroom is fine. Another needs a complete overhaul although it is just a shower stall and not full bath. But shower pan definitely needs to be replaced. Worried about potential dry rot.
Other than that condo just needs paint. Really just the one bathroom.
Lot's of DIY in my family. My father was a contractor in his 20s and he went belly up during savings and loans in the early 80s trying to build custom homes and went to work as a truck driver at UPS.Personally, I think the average person has an 80% chance - minimum - of being able to tackle major projects successfully. That said:
I've surprised myself with some of the things I have tackled, starting with a decent set of tools. a set of Time-Life home repair books, determination, and patience. You kids today have a lot more resources:
- Do you have a history of DIY in your family?
- What is the most ambitious household project you have tackled? Automotive? Carpentry?
- Do you have trusted family member/friend who can help/support/teach you?
- There are discussion forums for just about every project you would desire to undertake. For example, this is a terrific source for all things tile: https://www.johnbridge.com/
- If there's not a forum for it, and even if there is, there's probably a YouTube video showing how to do it. I recommend checking multiple sources to make sure you are using the best information out there.
- Building supply stores are very good at offering guidance to DIYers.
If you're fairly new, I recommend starting with something relatively inexpensive and easily reversible. Putting laminate down in a small bedroom and the shower tub (because you have to) sound like good first projects. Replacing the kitchen countertop, or installing a large ceramic tile floor, should wait until you have a little more experience, especially if you're using something more exotic and expensive than laminate.
Finally, expect scope creep. Plan for it. Things will take you longer the first time because you're learning. When you rip out that shower tub, you'll almost certainly find a problem, like some rotted wood or a stubborn plumbing fixture. It's normal, and a chance to learn new words.
I don't want to discourage you. It's highly satisfying to do your own stuff. Start with jobs within your abilities and go from there. Here are some of the things I've done:
- Built a large deck connecting our home and an above-ground pool.
- Fixed a major standing water problem in our back yard.
- Installed drains around the inside of our basement to fix a water problem.
- Tore full and half baths down to the studs and joists and rebuilt them.
- Replaced every window and door in our home with new construction windows.
- Removed two layers of vinyl flooring in our kitchen and replaced it with ceramic tile after reinforcing the joists.
If I can do these, so can you.
Also, f**k sanding walls and ceilings. More affirmation that the inventor of popcorn ceilings should have been shot on the spot.
Vaccum setup is great for a first hit, but, the screens just don’t sand as smooth, so it’s a both kinda project on the ceiling now.
On a scale of 0-100 what chance do I have of learning this stuff when I am a desk jockey. New home purchase means complete replacement of floor for upstairs, downstairs and stairs. Kitchen flooring and counters.
Bathroom projects don’t need to happen immediately.
Also means renovation of condo I have lived in for 13 years. Kitchen is still mint. One bathroom is fine. Another needs a complete overhaul although it is just a shower stall and not full bath. But shower pan definitely needs to be replaced. Worried about potential dry rot.
Other than that condo just needs paint. Really just the one bathroom.