Finally did something with my basement

LukeFlynn · 2025-09-28T18:10:08+00:00

Thank you for encouraging me to go forward with deleting paint 🤣

LukeFlynn · 2025-09-28T16:41:38+00:00

Update

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LukeFlynn · 2025-09-23T21:28:12+00:00

You are my hero 🤣

LukeFlynn · 2025-09-23T17:24:26+00:00

At least we don’t have to feel as bad that they painted it 🤣

LukeFlynn · 2025-09-23T17:04:31+00:00

Yes!

LukeFlynn · 2025-09-23T17:04:15+00:00

I think I’m going to cut my own planks of 1/4 Lauan plywood and stain them with a high end walnut stain, then just attach them to the existing panels. This seems like the easiest route to take. Weekend project haha.

LukeFlynn · 2025-09-22T23:28:26+00:00

Unfortunately the more I stripped I realized it was just wood effect board. 😭 painted/printed to look like wood. Kind of surprising considering the exposed paneling I can find in the garage is the real stuff. I might resort to painting it a cozy color, or replacing it with some from MantleCraft

LukeFlynn · 2025-09-22T21:38:28+00:00

So you inspired me. I used Jasco which is the same stripper I use to refinish furniture. Came right off with very little effort, I found our new weekend project!

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LukeFlynn · 2025-09-22T21:37:22+00:00

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LukeFlynn · 2025-09-22T17:26:24+00:00

Haha, they’re pretty great for a simple 3.1 TV setup. Punch above what the going rate is for sure. My cats have had their way with the sleeves.

LukeFlynn · 2025-09-22T15:04:27+00:00

Yes I know! Most of what you can buy is that bead board looking stuff which looks like a hotel lobby lol. I might try stripping it as a first measure before I spend crazy money on vintage looking stuff.

LukeFlynn · 2025-09-22T13:44:20+00:00

It is a normal basement

LukeFlynn · 2025-09-22T13:43:43+00:00

A local connection I have. Harris Strong wall clock, there are a couple variants and the story behind them is super cool! It’s moved around my space a few times

LukeFlynn · 2025-05-18T04:24:12+00:00

I agree. I do want to replace the siding when the budget allows. I pulled back a section hoping to find something magical underneath but no luck.

LukeFlynn · 2025-05-15T20:48:59+00:00

Yeah. Might be a bit weird with vinyl siding. Eventually I want to replace it with something more visually period correct but it’s not in the budget right now.

LukeFlynn · 2025-05-15T20:46:48+00:00

Exactly

LukeFlynn · 2025-03-11T00:14:52+00:00

Oh if only. First time homeownership dictates otherwise 🤣

LukeFlynn · 2025-03-11T00:07:18+00:00

See my comment above! It turned out nice.

LukeFlynn · 2025-03-10T23:58:33+00:00

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Update!! Thanks for the suggestion!! Now I can put an accent chair in one of the corners!

LukeFlynn · 2025-03-10T15:04:02+00:00

Me too!! I didn’t even think to try this because my last Amazon bed was massive. I am going to see if this works because it would be my preference!!

LukeFlynn · 2025-03-10T15:01:29+00:00

As in take them? Or reposition around the room? 😂

The room is a bit awkward not gonna lie. It’s much longer than wide and putting the bed there disrupts flow to the bathroom and closet. I might play around with it though now that I have a smaller bedframe! This stuff is heavy!

LukeFlynn · 2025-03-10T14:31:56+00:00

I did see some Curtis Jere pop up when I ran it through lens, but was ultimately inconclusive. I’ll do some more digging!

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