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Quote from: 8manpick on December 18, 2013, 11:18:53 PMQuote from: BackPayne on December 18, 2013, 10:57:23 PMI am going to build steel offroad bumpers for my pickup. K-K-State0denied (assuming its done for purpose and not to be a broseidon)
Quote from: BackPayne on December 18, 2013, 10:57:23 PMI am going to build steel offroad bumpers for my pickup. K-K-State0
I am going to build steel offroad bumpers for my pickup.
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.
Is there anyone in the world that's good at caulking around tubs/showers? Seems impossible to be good at that.
Quote from: ben ji on December 19, 2013, 09:07:46 AMJust 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.
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.
Quote from: Daddy Claxton on December 19, 2013, 10:13:44 AMDefinitely 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.
Quote from: LilSmokyMcIntyre on December 19, 2013, 12:39:17 PMQuote from: Daddy Claxton on December 19, 2013, 10:13:44 AMDefinitely 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.
Quote from: ksu_FAN on December 19, 2013, 12:54:21 PMQuote from: LilSmokyMcIntyre on December 19, 2013, 12:39:17 PMQuote from: Daddy Claxton on December 19, 2013, 10:13:44 AMDefinitely 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.
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)
Quote from: Tobias on December 19, 2013, 01:04:34 PMi 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.
Quote from: LilSmokyMcIntyre on December 19, 2013, 01:13:11 PMQuote from: Tobias on December 19, 2013, 01:04:34 PMi 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.
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?
You guys know what one of the worst construction jobs is? The waterproofing/caulking guys. Like maybe only pipe insulators have a worse job.
Quote from: seven on December 19, 2013, 02:05:21 PMYou 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.
taping a 6 foot straight line is actually really hard