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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #125 on: December 19, 2013, 09:11:10 AM »
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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #126 on: December 19, 2013, 09:25:00 AM »

Just started peeling the wallpaper off and have about half done, should have it painted by the end of the weekend and then I can start on the cabinets while I'm off next week. Not a big woodworker so I'll probably just do the cabinet transformation seven mentioned earlier, seems like a lot less sanding and work. Will post results.
How's the wall paper going? That's also awful from my experience.

The rustoleum approach seems much better. I'd still be afraid I wouldn't get an even finish, but I'm terrible at painting.

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« Reply #127 on: December 19, 2013, 09:45:32 AM »
Wall paper can be super pud if originally installed correctly.  Unfortunately,  that isn't always the case and then its worse than trying to remove your own foot with a paint scraper and without alcohol.

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #128 on: December 19, 2013, 09:57:35 AM »
Is there anyone in the world that's good at caulking around tubs/showers?  Seems impossible to be good at that.

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #129 on: December 19, 2013, 09:59:04 AM »
Is there anyone in the world that's good at caulking around tubs/showers?  Seems impossible to be good at that.

I hate caulking in general. Its a mess.

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #130 on: December 19, 2013, 10:01:30 AM »
Yes, I'm good at it. Lots of practice unfortunately.
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« Reply #131 on: December 19, 2013, 10:13:44 AM »
Definitely requires practice. I'm not good but I've improved my results with one of those caulk finishing tools, cutting only a small, diagonal hole at the end of that plastic tip on the tube, and keep a wet rag and bucket of water close.

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #132 on: December 19, 2013, 10:15:12 AM »

Just started peeling the wallpaper off and have about half done, should have it painted by the end of the weekend and then I can start on the cabinets while I'm off next week. Not a big woodworker so I'll probably just do the cabinet transformation seven mentioned earlier, seems like a lot less sanding and work. Will post results.
How's the wall paper going? That's also awful from my experience.

The rustoleum approach seems much better. I'd still be afraid I wouldn't get an even finish, but I'm terrible at painting.

The wall paper sucks because it has a plastic liquid proof layer on the outside, you really have to score the crap out of it...Took me a while to get the hang of it again, the key is to score it, soak it, then peel off the top layer in one piece. Then you can soak the bottom layer and it comes right off with the scraper.

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #133 on: December 19, 2013, 12:39:17 PM »
Definitely requires practice. I'm not good but I've improved my results with one of those caulk finishing tools, cutting only a small, diagonal hole at the end of that plastic tip on the tube, and keep a wet rag and bucket of water close.

Let's not over complicate this fellas. Get some painters tape and place the tape along the caulk line where you ideally like to have the caulk end. Then you caulk and immediately remove the tape. Voila perfect lines and looking pro-like. No need for water or any tools unless your really bad at putting down tape.

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #134 on: December 19, 2013, 12:54:21 PM »
Definitely requires practice. I'm not good but I've improved my results with one of those caulk finishing tools, cutting only a small, diagonal hole at the end of that plastic tip on the tube, and keep a wet rag and bucket of water close.

Let's not over complicate this fellas. Get some painters tape and place the tape along the caulk line where you ideally like to have the caulk end. Then you caulk and immediately remove the tape. Voila perfect lines and looking pro-like. No need for water or any tools unless your really bad at putting down tape.

I hate using painters tape. Even when I paint (I'm a good painter, but hate it) I never tape and just cut in neatly and carefully.

I can caulk decent, it ends up looking fine, I just don't like it and its messy. Plus there is the difference between fine, neat caulking in a bathroom with good quality silicone, and then there is exterior paint pre-caulking (or camouflage) which is just a big mess all around.

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #135 on: December 19, 2013, 12:57:46 PM »
Definitely requires practice. I'm not good but I've improved my results with one of those caulk finishing tools, cutting only a small, diagonal hole at the end of that plastic tip on the tube, and keep a wet rag and bucket of water close.

Let's not over complicate this fellas. Get some painters tape and place the tape along the caulk line where you ideally like to have the caulk end. Then you caulk and immediately remove the tape. Voila perfect lines and looking pro-like. No need for water or any tools unless your really bad at putting down tape.

I hate using painters tape. Even when I paint (I'm a good painter, but hate it) I never tape and just cut in neatly and carefully.

I can caulk decent, it ends up looking fine, I just don't like it and its messy. Plus there is the difference between fine, neat caulking in a bathroom with good quality silicone, and then there is exterior paint pre-caulking (or camouflage) which is just a big mess all around.

My recommendation was for inside. Done this w caulk on kitchen counters and it's looks perfect everytime and takes just a few minutes. Outside is like WGAF. I'll just paint it anyway.

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #136 on: December 19, 2013, 12:58:31 PM »
Definitely requires practice. I'm not good but I've improved my results with one of those caulk finishing tools, cutting only a small, diagonal hole at the end of that plastic tip on the tube, and keep a wet rag and bucket of water close.

Let's not over complicate this fellas. Get some painters tape and place the tape along the caulk line where you ideally like to have the caulk end. Then you caulk and immediately remove the tape. Voila perfect lines and looking pro-like. No need for water or any tools unless your really bad at putting down tape.

I hate using painters tape. Even when I paint (I'm a good painter, but hate it) I never tape and just cut in neatly and carefully.

I can caulk decent, it ends up looking fine, I just don't like it and its messy. Plus there is the difference between fine, neat caulking in a bathroom with good quality silicone, and then there is exterior paint pre-caulking (or camouflage) which is just a big mess all around.

My recommendation was for inside. Done this w caulk on kitchen counters and it's looks perfect everytime and takes just a few minutes. Outside is like WGAF. I'll just paint it anyway.

True.

Even in the interior I still don't like taping. (Mainly because I'm lazy)

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #137 on: December 19, 2013, 01:04:34 PM »
i don't like taping either, fan.  i find that no matter how nice the tape, you're going to get better results being careful with a careful, steady hand.

my bathtub, however, looks like it was caulked by a third grader (me)

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« Reply #138 on: December 19, 2013, 01:13:11 PM »
i don't like taping either, fan.  i find that no matter how nice the tape, you're going to get better results being careful with a careful, steady hand.

my bathtub, however, looks like it was caulked by a third grader (me)

A bathtub is about 6 ft long. You're telling me you can't tape 6 ft in a straight line? Maybe you should call a handyman.

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #139 on: December 19, 2013, 01:16:48 PM »
i don't like taping either, fan.  i find that no matter how nice the tape, you're going to get better results being careful with a careful, steady hand.

my bathtub, however, looks like it was caulked by a third grader (me)

A bathtub is about 6 ft long. You're telling me you can't tape 6 ft in a straight line? Maybe you should call a handyman.

did not say i can't tape 6 ft in a straight line

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #140 on: December 19, 2013, 01:19:26 PM »
i don't like taping either, fan.  i find that no matter how nice the tape, you're going to get better results being careful with a careful, steady hand.

my bathtub, however, looks like it was caulked by a third grader (me)

A bathtub is about 6 ft long. You're telling me you can't tape 6 ft in a straight line? Maybe you should call a handyman.

did not say i can't tape 6 ft in a straight line

Its an easy way to get good results. Never had a problem with it. You should give it a try.

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« Reply #141 on: December 19, 2013, 01:21:42 PM »
Its an easy way to get good results. Never had a problem with it. You should give it a try.

might have to give it a whirl for caulking, that bathtub is an abortion :thumbs:

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #142 on: December 19, 2013, 01:37:28 PM »
Let's say you get some caulk on the tape.  When you remove the tape, doesn't it pull caulk from the areas where you want caulk?  Lke, surface tension, right?

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« Reply #143 on: December 19, 2013, 01:59:27 PM »
Let's say you get some caulk on the tape.  When you remove the tape, doesn't it pull caulk from the areas where you want caulk?  Lke, surface tension, right?

Not if you don't wait awhile to remove it. I suppose if you looked closely you may seem some of that surface tension you speak of but I've never noticed it.

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #144 on: December 19, 2013, 02:02:34 PM »
Well where the eff were you last weekend lil smoky!  :shakesfist:

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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #145 on: December 19, 2013, 02:05:21 PM »
You guys know what one of the worst construction jobs is? The waterproofing/caulking guys.  Like maybe only pipe insulators have a worse job.
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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #146 on: December 19, 2013, 02:06:07 PM »
You guys know what one of the worst construction jobs is? The waterproofing/caulking guys.  Like maybe only pipe insulators have a worse job.

Roofers. 

Also, spray on fireproofing. 

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« Reply #147 on: December 19, 2013, 02:11:11 PM »
You guys know what one of the worst construction jobs is? The waterproofing/caulking guys.  Like maybe only pipe insulators have a worse job.

Roofers. 

Also, spray on fireproofing.

Good additions. That fireproofing stuff just LOOKS like cancer.
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Re: handyman-ness
« Reply #148 on: December 19, 2013, 03:10:58 PM »
taping a 6 foot straight line is actually really hard

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« Reply #149 on: December 19, 2013, 03:13:16 PM »
taping a 6 foot straight line is actually really hard

Don't get all engineer'ey on this.  You just pull the tape out, put one side down, pull it taught and lay it down slowly as straight looking as possible using surrounding lines and angles as reference.  If you don't notice the tape as not being straight with a little review once it is stuck down, you won't notice the caulk not being perfectly straight once it is installed.