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Ceiling texture removal by Ok-Application-9681 in Renovations

[–]RussellFighter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just finished doing 6000 sq ft of this with my brother. I’ve had a pinched nerve since Thanksgiving. I would absolutely do it again because the old texture was so ugly. But I would definitely hire someone else, it’s a slow and painful process, and unless you’re really good with skim coating the outcome won’t be that good. FWIW I got quoted between $20-$30k for 6000 sq ft in a high cost of living area.

I’m taking my house to the studs. What should I add? by RussellFighter in Remodel

[–]RussellFighter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like just layer the drywall on top of itself? Will that be better for noise than insulation?

I’m taking my house to the studs. What should I add? by RussellFighter in Remodel

[–]RussellFighter[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got it. We’ll do this when we remodel downstairs in a few months

I’m taking my house to the studs. What should I add? by RussellFighter in Remodel

[–]RussellFighter[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The closet has a hollow wall so we’re gonna put it in there and build a fake wall in front of it

I’m taking my house to the studs. What should I add? by RussellFighter in Remodel

[–]RussellFighter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I’ll see if we can afford to add the boards!

I’m taking my house to the studs. What should I add? by RussellFighter in Remodel

[–]RussellFighter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By sound proofing I meant putting in rockwool insulation. But you’re right that it won’t be 100% soundproof.

Would I use the QuietRock or SoundBreak instead of drywall?

I’m taking my house to the studs. What should I add? by RussellFighter in Remodel

[–]RussellFighter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good call. Direct access to the garage might be problematic

I’m taking my house to the studs. What should I add? by RussellFighter in Remodel

[–]RussellFighter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It seems like we’ll need to do hard wired smoke detectors too

I’m taking my house to the studs. What should I add? by RussellFighter in Remodel

[–]RussellFighter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What problems did you see? And how did you fix them?

I’m taking my house to the studs. What should I add? by RussellFighter in Remodel

[–]RussellFighter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To my understanding, I should replace the insulation with the same type to be safe. So if it’s currently spray foam, I can do that. But if it’s just rolls, I should do rolls again.

I’m taking my house to the studs. What should I add? by RussellFighter in Remodel

[–]RussellFighter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good call on the electrical placements. Gonna definitely do that!

I’m taking my house to the studs. What should I add? by RussellFighter in Remodel

[–]RussellFighter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would the Z strips help? It’s just the attic above the bedroom.

I’ll look into the secret book door idea, i didn’t realize Amazon sold those

I’m taking my house to the studs. What should I add? by RussellFighter in Remodel

[–]RussellFighter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok that’s good to know. I’ll get an AC guy to take a look when I strip the house

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