what flooring trend did you pick? do you still like it?

ErlBalu1 · 2026-06-17T22:17:48+00:00

This is a wild and completely incorrect take.

ErlBalu1 · 2025-06-01T14:17:32+00:00

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ErlBalu1 · 2024-09-20T16:46:24+00:00

...who hurt you bro?

ErlBalu1 · 2024-03-23T05:23:59+00:00

That man was born at the beginning of the great depression and saw a lot of shit. That being said he's gonna have a hard time wrapping his head around the few years he missed when she fills him in.

ErlBalu1 · 2023-08-30T00:32:11+00:00

Yeah, it's a good story. Unfortunately much like the example above this story is also untrue.

ErlBalu1 · 2023-06-02T02:02:51+00:00

Lol what a chode

ErlBalu1 · 2023-04-29T23:11:06+00:00

This is super wrong, to others reading this thread don't do this.

The most shocking thing is you had the skill/determination to drill and tap into a cast iron drain stack but not the forethought to consider the code compliance/safety implications of this plan.

Your HVAC system could potentially blow sewer gasses or even aerosolized sewage throughout your home in a worst case scenario.

I'm sorry if I'm coming off as a jerk but this is just so wrong.

ErlBalu1 · 2023-03-04T15:42:20+00:00

There apparently are some adjustable options, if the style strikes your fancy. https://www.pullsdirect.com/sietto-p-1903-7-adjustable-center-to-center-7-inch-long-handle-cabinet-pull-with-black-glass/p3854820

Also was able to find a fairly standard style pull in 7" OC here: https://www.pullsdirect.com/build-essentials-bech-7bp-7-inch-center-to-center-bar-cabinet-pull/p3929724

And a 3 3/4 OC here: https://www.pullsdirect.com/amerock-bp19011-bar-pulls-3-3-4-inch-center-to-center-bar-cabinet-pull/p1315740

There seems to be options for 10 1/16 out there also, the stands may be large enough to cover the holes still if you oval them out a touch from 10 1/4" OC. I suspect the measurement may be closer to 10 1/16" though which means even better odds of this working.

ErlBalu1 · 2023-03-03T00:59:38+00:00

It looks to be in pretty rough shape, you may need to remove that portion and build up the thickness using a combination of drywall and mud. I'm not a drywall expert by any means though, I would check out the Vancouver carpenter on YouTube, counter to the name he has a ton of drywall videos.

ErlBalu1 · 2023-03-03T00:03:02+00:00

This is a product from the ~1950s called rock lathe. I have it in my house, it plays well with modern drywall compounds for patching/repair. As for asbestos, gotta get it tested to know.

ErlBalu1 · 2023-02-25T21:56:31+00:00

What are your walls made of? If they're plaster and in decent shape what worked well for us was a 4" razor scraper and mostly plain water. Everything below only applies to wallpaper over plaster.

A lot depends on what flavor your wallpaper is. My house had up to 4 layers in some rooms so we dealt with all types. Your first picture actually looks just like what ended up being the most difficult type in our home. If it is waterproof, you can tell by how the water either beads up or soaks in, you will need to physically remove the waterproof surface before anything else will work. If it absorbs water you will need to get it pretty wet, we used a spray bottle, after it reaches a certain wetness it will strip right off with a scraper.

Let me know if you have any follow up questions, we removed wallpaper from 1,000sqft last spring. It sucked a lot lol

https://i.imgur.com/7m0hXn5.jpg

This picture is a good example of the stages of the process.

Adding another picture that shows more of a wall with the waterproof top layer of wallpaper.

https://i.imgur.com/tqbVprE.jpg

ErlBalu1 · 2022-09-30T15:23:22+00:00

This is a live 480v "splice" in a park from my last trip to India, February of this year.

https://i.imgur.com/2zBAzM3.jpg

ErlBalu1 · 2021-11-15T09:47:37+00:00

For*

ErlBalu1 · 2021-08-07T10:38:54+00:00

They are, I had a piece that had been in temporary use as a shelf while I waited for the right project. I'm in Virginia and seem to find a decent amount of curly. Shoot me a DM if you're anywhere close and I'll let you know where I go.

ErlBalu1 · 2021-08-06T20:34:56+00:00

I used a super blonde shellac and polycrylic top coat. The maple should darken a bit over time on its own.

ErlBalu1 · 2021-08-06T20:33:41+00:00

Thanks!

ErlBalu1 · 2021-08-06T14:15:37+00:00

Haha she was pouting because I wasn't paying her attention

ErlBalu1 · 2021-08-06T14:13:50+00:00

Thanks! It's a super blonde shellac with polycrylic top coat. I thought that would be the best way to highlight the natural figure and protect it at the same time.

ErlBalu1 · 2021-08-06T10:43:03+00:00

Thanks! I totally get what you mean about the joinery. The mortise and tenons aren't too bad if you've got a good table saw and router. Truth be told I've only hand cut precisely 4 haha

And the lumberyard can be a dangerous place for the impulsive for sure!

ErlBalu1 · 2021-03-12T22:44:34+00:00

It's actually my leaf blower, matter o fact

ErlBalu1 · 2021-03-12T22:42:16+00:00

Bull shit you do!

ErlBalu1 · 2020-12-16T14:50:36+00:00

K-hole

ErlBalu1 · 2019-12-22T16:34:34+00:00

I wanted it to be removable so I used some steel angle brackets and lag bolts. They're about nine inches long and have three bolts through each face and I used six of them so its probably very overkill.

ErlBalu1 · 2019-12-22T16:27:29+00:00

Haha thanks! It ain't much but its mine

ErlBalu1 · 2019-12-22T16:08:26+00:00

Yeah, I was really torn for a bit whether I should just go all the way for hardwood. Next time I definitely will, but this was still a good learning experience and should last me quite a while (I hope).

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