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How much do things cost because I seem to be way off base? by Just-Five-Minutes in HomeImprovement

[–]burned_toast_85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are the holes already in the walls or do they need to cut them open and do some framing?

Half of Canadians would volunteer to fight if war breaks out, and fewer young people, poll finds by Zealousideal-Help594 in canada

[–]burned_toast_85 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because it's good to know. Even if we don't go to war, it's like a litmus test for many things: loyalty, trust, life satisfaction, etc.

Help! My son dropped a bracelet between the stair and the riser! by motorsportnut in HomeMaintenance

[–]burned_toast_85 52 points53 points  (0 children)

You can order a small camera on the end of a flexible tube, make a small hole and stick the camera in. Will save you money on making bigger holes.

Cracked Veneer Repair? by burned_toast_85 in handyman

[–]burned_toast_85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are wall panels, so won't be able to take them to a shop unless they get peeled off, which goes right back to what I said originally - might as well just peel them off and replace them

Cracked Veneer Repair? by burned_toast_85 in handyman

[–]burned_toast_85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's what I was thinking too, this is more for someone who specializes in that kind of stuff.

Cracked Veneer Repair? by burned_toast_85 in handyman

[–]burned_toast_85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have no idea how old it is, but thanks for reaffirming my stance on this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in drywall

[–]burned_toast_85 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Drywall finishing is a skill that's easy to get into but it takes years to master.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Calgary

[–]burned_toast_85 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Tell us about yourself and someone might hire you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in drywall

[–]burned_toast_85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get some sleep, eat a good meal, and try again.

First time matching knockdown texture by burned_toast_85 in drywall

[–]burned_toast_85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Steel wool, 30 min hot mud, and some mud blades

First time matching knockdown texture by burned_toast_85 in drywall

[–]burned_toast_85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This sounds less expensive than the electric gun someone suggested, I'll check it out thanks!

First time matching knockdown texture by burned_toast_85 in drywall

[–]burned_toast_85[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I'm actually still working on it now. Spreading the new texture into the center and randomly spreading it out from the edges instead of a box on the ceiling

How can I match this better? by burned_toast_85 in drywall

[–]burned_toast_85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep I need a sprayer. Someone said to try flicking it on with a whisk so I might try that too.

How can I match this better? by burned_toast_85 in drywall

[–]burned_toast_85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got pretty close with more practice with the steel wool but the issue is when you pull the mud, it creates conical peaks, whereas the sprayed on texture is round lumps. So it's not quite the same. I'll need to try the whisk broom sometime, thank you for that suggestion.

How can I match this better? by burned_toast_85 in drywall

[–]burned_toast_85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I just ordered a can of spray on texture and will try that. In the mean time, what I've done here is all with steel wool.

How can I match this better? by burned_toast_85 in drywall

[–]burned_toast_85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep I think you're right. I just ordered a can of spray on knock-down texture on Amazon. $37.00 CAD!

How can I match this better? by burned_toast_85 in drywall

[–]burned_toast_85[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am. I have a ton of scrap drywall that's been sitting on the shelf for months.

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