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Old 09-24-2004, 08:25 AM  
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I'm tired of bad Chiefs news.....


I thought it would be a good idea for a thread on the Handy-Man.

Do you have any Home remedies, gadgets you've made, advice on car repair, home maint, sollutions to kill weeds in your yard, bugs in your garden?

Use Coke to clean your batteries? That type of stuff.
Home made floor dry?
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Old 01-06-2007, 11:07 AM   #331
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RJ...whats the lowdown on the new trend I'm hearing about with "CORK" flooring?

Is it cool or not? Expensive?


We've sold a few jobs with cork over the past few years. It appeals to customers who want an eco-friendly floor, people with back or feet problems (it gives a bit under-foot), and people who just want something different. Also, they're good DIY products.... glueless, floating floors, but make sure it's a pre-finished product. We had some issues in the past with applying a finish on-site. I think you could expect to find factory finished cork floors starting at around $5 per s/f. uninstalled.

Since cork is a softer material I wouldn't suggest it for every family. Small kids and large dogs probably wouldn't be a good fit with it. Also, if it's going in a kitchen you should probably glue the seams and maybe apply another coat of urethane.

Having said all that, I'm not a cork expert and some of this is just my opinion based on a few experiences and info I've picked up from manufacturer reps. A good brand you might want to look for is Wicanders, they have pretty good distribution around the country.


http://www.wicanders.com/page.asp?id=1&context=6,11,0
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Old 01-06-2007, 11:30 AM   #332
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Heh, well that, but realistically, we didn't have the proper equipment for that dishwasher to be hooked up correctly, and that my tools were 200 miles away from where my folks house is.

Didn't have a screw driver and pliers? That's about all I needed to put the last one I installed in.
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Old 01-06-2007, 11:34 AM   #333
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RJ...whats the lowdown on the new trend I'm hearing about with "CORK" flooring?

Is it cool or not? Expensive?
Good stuff. I've seen it - haven't used it. But it's comparable to all other flooring prices. You can get in the low-end for $3 sft on up to $10.

Cork and Bamboo are very trendy due to their environmentally friendly qualities. I have about 1000 sqft of bamboo on the main living level of my house.
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Old 01-06-2007, 11:58 AM   #334
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Good stuff. I've seen it - haven't used it. But it's comparable to all other flooring prices. You can get in the low-end for $3 sft on up to $10.

Cork and Bamboo are very trendy due to their environmentally friendly qualities. I have about 1000 sqft of bamboo on the main living level of my house.

Here is an article for anyone interested in bamboo. Not real detailed, just good, basic info for someone researching products.


http://www.abqjournal.com/homes/428450homes01-28-06.htm
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Old 01-06-2007, 12:29 PM   #335
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Old 01-16-2007, 10:15 AM   #336
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Okay, I just installed ceramic tile in the bathroom this weekend. I've never done that before, and i've never grouted before. I plan on grouting this weekend that way we can stay off of it for a day.

Any tips, tricks, helpful hints, or words of caution when grouting? I'm using a premixed precolored grout that can also be used as an adhesive.

First question: Should I use a sealant after i'm done?
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Old 01-16-2007, 10:23 AM   #337
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When storing paintbrushes that you've used for oil paints, wrap them in aluminum foil while they're still wet with the paint thinner you cleaned them with. They'll stay nice and moist without drying and stiffening up.
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Old 01-16-2007, 10:24 AM   #338
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Okay, I just installed ceramic tile in the bathroom this weekend. I've never done that before, and i've never grouted before. I plan on grouting this weekend that way we can stay off of it for a day.

Any tips, tricks, helpful hints, or words of caution when grouting? I'm using a premixed precolored grout that can also be used as an adhesive.

First question: Should I use a sealant after i'm done?
I used an adhesive-type grout to re-grout my bathroom wall tile a couple years back and it was a tremendous pain in the ass. The elasticity of it made it very difficult to wipe down to a smooth finish. I wouldn't recommend using it. Go to a tile supplier and get some real grout. Sealing the grout can be a pain too, but it makes it easier to keep it clean.
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Old 01-16-2007, 10:27 AM   #339
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Any tips, tricks, helpful hints, or words of caution when grouting? I'm using a premixed precolored grout that can also be used as an adhesive.
I've only used premixed adhesive grout for repairing tiles, so I can't help you out much there.
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Old 01-16-2007, 10:34 AM   #340
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Okay, I just installed ceramic tile in the bathroom this weekend. I've never done that before, and i've never grouted before. I plan on grouting this weekend that way we can stay off of it for a day.

Any tips, tricks, helpful hints, or words of caution when grouting? I'm using a premixed precolored grout that can also be used as an adhesive.

First question: Should I use a sealant after i'm done?


If you have a pre-mixed grout it may already have a stain treatment of some sort. Have you read the label?

I personally wouldn't worry about sealing grout in a bath area, but that's just an opinion. Is this an every day bath or a guest bath?
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Old 01-16-2007, 10:35 AM   #341
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BTW, we are talking about floor tile, not wall tile?
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Old 01-16-2007, 10:37 AM   #342
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Id sure seal it in a bath...helps keep the mildew from forming and seals from water penetration...it costs about 3 bucks and takes about 15 min.
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Old 01-16-2007, 11:03 AM   #343
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Old 01-16-2007, 11:14 AM   #344
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For an every day use bath sealing is probably worth your time, especially if there are small kids taking baths. We use a spray on item called Grout Shield. It can be applied while the grout is still wet but that's with a cementitious grout, it may work differently with the premixed.

FWIW, you might want to return that and just get a bag of grout. Mixing it isn't a difficult task and as was mentioned it's probably easier to apply and clean up.
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Old 01-16-2007, 11:28 AM   #345
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One of the things I am envisioning is an addition that includes a family room (Man's Room that is). I am actually toying with the idea of a rustic look and trying to find someone with an old barn that has fallen down and use the wood from it as the finished wall where the entertainment system will go.

Where are you located Pastor? My Dad has a huge old barn that's been down for years. I don't know how much of the wood is salvageable, but I'm sure some is.
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