Topic: House Projects

[Willy Mammoth]

I liked it better with carpet 

Hey, that's our towel holder Does yours come loose all the time too? 

[MiniSimp]

Hey, that's our towel holder Does yours come loose all the time too? 

I hope not, I'll weld the thing to the wall if it does...

[Lady Di [OP]]

Wow! That carpet color looks just like ours and your tile looks like the linoleum we are thinking about putting in the kitchen/utility room!

[Lady Di [OP]]

I liked it better with carpet 

Hey, that's our towel holder Does yours come loose all the time too? 

Holy carp! That IS our towel rack! 

It doesn't come loose from the wall but the rods get loose, you have to use an allan wrench to tighten them.

[unclejpl4x4]

lol mini must over 2 FL  of stole your plans

[MiniSimp]

lol mini must over 2 FL  of stole your plans

Ceiling cat told me about the plans...

[DTB]

Ceiling cat told me about the plans...

What else did ceiling cat see?

[MiniSimp]

...and your tile looks like the linoleum we are thinking about putting in the kitchen/utility room! .

....that is linoleum (squares) Looks nice though.

[Lady Di [OP]]

....that is linoleum (squares) Looks nice though.

THAT'S WHAT WE WERE LOOKING AT! Holy carp!
Well hell, come here and finish our too then

Here's the sample of the linoleum on our new carpet.

[MiniSimp]

That matches good!

[Lady Di [OP]]

it's going to be a while till we get there. I wish we could just put down the linoleum now without re-doing the whole kitchen.

[Not A Toy]

so do you have to piece that linoleum togethor to make it look right or do you just lay it down and call it good? it looks really good MINI, i dont think there is anything wrong with linoleum as long as its done right. I might end up redoind my master bathroom soon cause it has a horendous tile job in there. (god i hate the old owners)

[Willy Mammoth]

I figured since I worked all through the night and didn't have to go to work again till 2am I would see about putting up a fence to block the A hole neighbors view.

I found out that I can't have a fence in front of the house, but the guy at the city hall said they don't regulate landscaping.

So,  I am putting in these monster shrubs. They where the biggest I could buy.

Now my back says it's had enough, I hope I can work tonight. 

[MiniSimp]

I figured since I worked all through the night and didn't have to go to work again till 2am I would see about putting up a fence to block the A hole neighbors view. I found out that I can't have a fence in front of the house, but the guy at the city hall said they don't regulate landscaping.
So,  I am putting in these monster shrubs. They where the biggest I could buy.
Now my back says it's had enough, I hope I can work tonight. 

If you want, I'll see if I can ship you some Poison Oak to plant in those shrubbs, just in case he gets too close to them.

[Lady Di [OP]]

Wow! They are monsterous shrubs, and probably cost less then the fence would. I can't wait to see it when I get home.

[MiniSimp]

Wow! They are monsterous shrubs, and probably cost less then the fence would. I can't wait to see it when I get home.

Now you need to photochop Mark in to the Knights Who Say Neeee!

[Lady Di [OP]]

the one's who demand shrubbery?

[unclejpl4x4]

i love that movie

[Lady Di [OP]]

i love that movie

We need to pick up that DVD for movie night at the AR TTORA

[Not A Toy]

instead of poisen oak get stinging nettle you even brush it and your screwed..

[Duffil]

Well, it's not exactly a house, and not exactly a project (yet) but we had some people move out of my apartments...so I will be upgrading from this:

into this:



and the previous renters even left a half-assed workbench.

[MiniSimp]

[stupid voice] Dude, score!!  lots of storage in there [/stupid voice]

[abnormaltoy]

Well, it's not exactly a house, and not exactly a project (yet) but we had some people move out of my apartments...so I will be upgrading from this:

into this:



and the previous renters even left a half-assed workbench.

Well, now that I've seen how capacious your garage is...Ok, I'll be your friend!

[Lady Di [OP]]

I'm looking forward to the 'after' picture when he gets all his junk in there and the wrenching parties begin. It's all so neat and clean now....

[unclejpl4x4]

just don'T crap it up with cheap sears workstation crap.
you need 2 talk 2 tool pimp  2 that hole

[Duffil]

lol yeah maybe some of his stuff, huh?

[Duffil]

I've gotten motivated last night and today to fix all the crap that got fixed before I moved in.    yeah right.

here it is when I moved in:


Since I had to fix this, I wanted to move the towel holder up some:


this is what came out of the wall. solid chunk of caulking.




and only 2 towel holder screws were in wall anchors


Fontucky hole repair:


I would have used fishing line but all my tackle is in storage.





that was all last night and I sanded it again this morning and put some more crap on it. Kinda like body work.

[Duffil]

I would like to start this post by thanking Mark (Willy Mammoth) and the others in this thread who have made me answer the question "have you ever done this before?" with a resounding "No.  But I've seen it on the internet." 

I found this on the net here: http://www.techlib.com/reference/paint.html

and thought it was good info to put on here since we all be workin on houses and such.

PAINT AND ADHESIVE REMOVAL
LATEX PAINT :

Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) liquefies the oldest paint. Wet paint thoroughly and cover with plastic to prevent evaporation. Paint will wash off with water after a short time. Latex paint may be removed from clothing by soaking followed by machine washing. The results are gratifying. Remember that alcohol is quite flammable. Detergent and water will remove latex before it dries.
OIL PAINT :

Various petroleum distillates are available with names like "Odorless Turpentine" and ordinary solvents like acetone (fingernail polish remover) will work. These chemicals can be quite harsh and gentler chemicals may be tried first. A light oil such as lamp oil or Kerosene will dissolve the paint (also good on grease and tar) allowing removal with ordinary detergent. Naphtha (lighter fluid) is gentle on most finishes and may prove useful as might various alcohols. Lacquer thinner is a combination of petroleum distillates, alcohol, toluene, methyl ethyl ketone, and butyl acetate which is enough to soften most finishes, waxes, or greases but damage to the underlying surface should be considered .
ENAMEL :

Lacquer thinner, acetone, and various petroleum based products work well. Paint strippers are available which contain highly volatile and extremely effective solvents. The strippers typically contain additional chemicals which form a vapor barrier to slow the evaporation of the volatile solvents. Follow the directions quite closely for maximum effectiveness.
OTHER FINISHES :

Try various alcohols and other solvents which do not hurt the underlying surface. Isopropyl alcohol was found to dissolve the paint on clear plastic boxes without hurting the plastic finish for example. Epoxy paints and other finishes may prove quite resistant to solvents or the underlying surface may not tolerate the harsh solvents and strippers. In such instances it may be necessary to consider mechanical removal with sandpaper, steel wool, wire brush, or scraper. Polishing compounds may be used to restore the surface finish with surprisingly good results. Start with a coarse grade of compound on a polishing wheel and switch to finer grades washing the wheel between steps. Even clear plastic may be restored to complete transparency although some experience may be necessary : most novices overheat the plastic. Try using water to cool the surface.
TAPE AND ADHESIVE :

Naphtha (Lighter Fluid) is the best choice for most adhesives used on tapes since it will not harm most finishes. If possible, position the tape or label vertically and drip in a bead of naphtha between the tape and surface. As the tape is pulled away the bead of liquid will drop down onto the newly exposed adhesive. Squirt in a little more naphtha as needed - the tape or label will come off in one piece! Even old masking tape may be removed with a little patience. Many tape adhesives are water based and will soften when soaked. Use warm water and perhaps a little detergent.
   Phil Ngai <pngai@adobe.com> recommends warming the tape with a lamp or hairdryer. The heat softens the adhesive but take care not to damage the item with excessive heat. This works better than I expected and is now my first thing to try!
   "Hinermad" posted this suggestion to the hobby discussion: "I saw the article on removing paint and adhesives - definitely a keeper! But I'd like to suggest an addition: I've found that light mineral oil (3-In-1 brand household oil, or even baby oil) is good for removing the greasy goo that's left behind by various adhesive labels like price stickers or diskette labels. It's kind to most surfaces, and baby oil smells a lot prettier than Goo-Gone(TM)."
   Tom Bruhns suggests, "On the subject of adhesive removal, a good thing to know about is...peanut butter!  Seriously.  It's 'oil-based,' non-toxic (to most people), doesn't smell bad (to most of us, I think).  The ground peanuts are very mildly abrasive, and flooded with warm water and perhaps a bit of detergent, it emulsifies easily so it's easy to wash away.  It's also commonly available in many households.  If you think I'm kidding about its effectiveness, just try it sometime on some tape residue or the like.  I was once visiting friends who have horses, and one of the horses had been rubbing up against a pine tree which was oozing sap.  She was distressed that she would have to cut the horse's mane off to get rid of the matted, sticky mess. I suggested peanut butter, and a few minutes later, the horse's mane was at least manageable, if not completely cleaned, and she looked at me in amazement..."
EPOXY :

Epoxies resist almost everything but epoxy strippers are available from industrial suppliers. These organic acids are caustic and must be used with great care. Spot removal of epoxy may be accomplished by chipping or using the tip of a soldering iron. Be prepared for a bad smell. Someone suggested paint stripper but I have not tried it.
SILICONE RUBBER :

Most silicone rubbers may be removed by applying ethyl alcohol to the interface. Let the interface soak under the alcohol, if possible. After a few minutes the rubber may be pulled off. Make sure the alcohol has dried before applying new rubber.
INSTANT GLUE :

Those "crazy" or "super" adhesives (cyanoacrylate ester) that bond instantly may be released with a special debonding agent usually available at hobby stores.

Reader Joy Richards suggests, " Cyanoacrylate glue (crazy glue) can be cleaned up (mostly) with acetone.  That's all those special 'debonding agents' are in most cases.  And it's cheapest by the large bottle in the beauty supply store (like Sally's Beauty Supply) or perhaps hardware stores. There will be a layer that's bonded to the surface of whatever was 'glued', but the glue in the middle can be dissolved (like when moi glues her fingers together.  I can still feel a glued surface, which will grow out in a day or two, but the fingers are no longer attached to each other.)"

DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE :

You will learn to hate the inventor of this tape when you endeavor to remove it. Since it is waterproof, the trick is to get the naptha to the adhesive. Not recommended for the short of temper. Hot air will usually help, but the tape acts like a thermal insulator, too!

[abnormaltoy]

I would like to start this post by thanking Mark (Willy Mammoth) and the others in this thread who have made me answer the question "have you ever done this before?" with a resounding "No.  But I've seen it on the internet." 

I found this on the net here: http://www.techlib.com/reference/paint.html

and thought it was good info to put on here since we all be workin on houses and such.

That article lists acetone for super glue removal, the product we used to use, had as the main ingredient...nitromethane. The nitro turns dried glue into a snot-like consistency that can be wiped off...any residue can be cleaned with alcohol or acetone.

[Duffil]

That article lists acetone for super glue removal, the product we used to use, had as the main ingredient...nitromethane. The nitro turns dried glue into a snot-like consistency that can be wiped off...any residue can be cleaned with alcohol or acetone.

nitro is a good thing Mark...hell my RC car runs on it...as do drag cars.