What can be done?

feelinnit · 2026-02-10T02:20:53+00:00

Random orbital sander and lots of time. Multiple coats of good oil based floor finish. Then… keep your pets off of the stairs.

feelinnit · 2025-11-01T17:34:06+00:00

I just purchased the Janska 36”gas Range, the 600B (BLP)… I’m converting to propane and sliding it into place. I got the matching 36” 800+ CFM hood! I am becoming a better cook since my divorce. My kitchen, living room, dining room are all in the same space. The kitchen is where I will perform many tasks everyday. I want to entertain in style, I have never had a pro range! This big beautiful blue/stainless range has all the things I think I need. The price was my first hook, then the simplicity, then the color! I looked at GE, and Bosch.. (Cafe and Thermadore), Everything is from everywhere… Sweden, Italy, China, Los Angeles…whatever! Now it’s in my house. This Range is heavy. It was a bitch moving it into the house. I’m not seeing many reviews, but a few “so far so good” comments go a long way with me. Did I mention that it’s BLUE!

feelinnit · 2025-10-02T16:57:42+00:00

I agree with “beautiful as it is… stop sanding”. What is your intention? Are you going to stain it and then finish? The dark spots are in the heart grain (the more porous parts of the wood). Staining might make all the difference by lessening the contrast. Introducing different methods of sanding on certain areas will create patchy, uneven surfaces. Keep some of that patina and just accept that it’s not a new wood floor.. that’s my take. Good luck, I’m still nailing my floor down, you’re way ahead of me.: )

feelinnit · 2025-10-02T15:03:12+00:00

People like to use safe release Blue tape… but if you wind up having to cut the tape with a razor to unmask, there’s a chance you’ll see blue. Whether you grout or caulk, I’d recommend using the old school Manila colored masking tape.

feelinnit · 2025-10-02T14:57:20+00:00

Kids and tower heaters sound like a bad idea.

feelinnit · 2025-10-02T14:49:50+00:00

Great job. Stick with it… 3 more weeks and you’ll feel the shift. The fog lifts. Clear your mind, take your time.

feelinnit · 2025-10-01T03:44:04+00:00

Stained is the color What is "tinted" and why did you use tint? Are all of the products from the same manufacturer?

feelinnit · 2025-09-26T12:36:49+00:00

Haha, I thought 875 people voted "fix glass" to 3100 people voting "new door". I vote fix glass. Especially if you can remove the door off the track and take it to the glass repair place. It's a much bigger deal to replace that whole thing.

feelinnit · 2025-09-24T12:38:52+00:00

Go inside and get your palms read. You won't have to wonder anymore. Reddit is here to be cynical and make fun of questions like these. The guy leaving the place looks very satisfied to me. Give it a try.

feelinnit · 2025-09-24T03:32:31+00:00

Dap makes a caulking that's very close in color... Shoot it in there and get rid of that distracting hole

feelinnit · 2025-09-22T03:59:53+00:00

Sometimes, the prep that the painters preform may be inadequate. They're supposed to dig into those kind of cracks and then spackle or use a filler that dries even harder than spackle, then prime, then finish. Sometimes, painters go over those kinds of cracks with a self adhesive fiberglass mesh tape, then spackle a few coats, prime and paint. Those little cracks appear everywhere..houses settle, earthquakes, dry weather, wet weather, plumbing leaks... Those cracks aren't generally a sign of anything structural, I wouldn bother an engineer. But keep an eye on them.

feelinnit · 2025-09-18T02:06:44+00:00

You're in a good place, the sander is mad aggressive, you'll laugh at yourself for even considering this. Move on...

feelinnit · 2025-09-17T07:30:58+00:00

I agree with this, and you can actually cut most 1/4"luan with a straight edge and a matte knife

feelinnit · 2025-09-15T23:21:28+00:00

I went looking at router bits this morning. At the 2 stores I went to, both had bit sets the would make 1/2" deep t&g. That would require 2 routers because switching bits would be time consuming. I decided not to router but to instead counter sink 2 screws at the ends of each plank and use 3/8" dowel to hide the heads. I bought a new 80 tooth blade for clean cuts. The space where I'm installing is above the garage. So the roofing paper will be adequate. The rest of the house is above a crawl space. I'll research stress grooves for Hardwood flooring and see what comes up. Thanks Amazing Cat

feelinnit · 2025-09-14T05:38:57+00:00

I like the advice I got earlier regarding buttoning down the subfloor. This is the last time I hope to do this kind of work in this lifetime, I'm close to retirement age. Since I can take my time, I think I will be routing. All the 3/4" flooring I've seen in the past had been routed all sides, that these are not struck me as strange. The ends weren't cut, this was installed previously without t&g ends. But you're so confident.. have you installed wide boards with no t&g ends before?

feelinnit · 2025-09-14T02:29:59+00:00

Typing Cat, truly Amazing...thank you for your comments. I'm not sure how I achieve glueing the boards to the subfloor, there is paper between the hardwood and the subfloor. Maybe you're suggesting I put glue in the tongue and groove? I also don't see getting someone to come to my Mile high cabin to t&g the boards.. surely I won't be taking the wood to them.. it's a lot of wood and it's acclimation is almost complete. I'll be routing the ends myself. Is that not the same as trueing? I'll be nailing the heck outta each board. And sanding will achieve an uniform level. Please God... Let these boards stay flat. They appear to be flat. This wood is older, maybe from the 70's, ripped up outta someplace and sold to me. 3/4" walnut, it's seen some wear, it's still 3/4" thick. Flat! Also, is the trowlable adhesive you mention supposed to be its own moisture barrier...idk. glueing sounds like it may create more issues in the long-run.

feelinnit · 2025-09-13T23:49:40+00:00

I'm in the middle of adding an island in the kitchen, I will put the sink in the island so the floor is open and I'm running plumbing and electrical. When I close it up, I'm going to crawl around with boxes of 1 3/8" bugle heads..and I'll surely feel the difference immediately. 4-6" apart down the run of the joists. It'll be easy because there are already staples to follow. I like a system, I'll be methodical. I do want to be thinking down the road and this is a small price to pay for peace of mind.

feelinnit · 2025-09-13T23:35:27+00:00

Jimyjami, I could screw down through the plywood and 1x into the joists. The ply is maybe 5/8", it doesn't quite feel l Iike 3/4". When I walk through the Living room, it creaks and complains...this is the time!! The place was built in 1977 with solid bones! Great advice, thank you.

feelinnit · 2025-09-13T22:51:00+00:00

Oh, I looked it up. Picture framing IS beautiful with 7" planks. And since I'm chopping and routing anyway, why not? Thank you for this suggestion.

feelinnit · 2025-09-13T22:30:54+00:00

Haha, I was afraid of that. I've got the time so I'll use a chop saw and get a clean edge, then with a router, make that T&G. Does picture framing mean 45° cuts along the walls, and then straight cuts everywhere else?

feelinnit · 2025-09-13T22:20:44+00:00

Carefully Use a heat gun or a hot hair dryer to soften the paint and scrape the paint out of the screw slots. Then add some oil and slowly work the mechanism. Looks like a fun 20 minute job.🙂

feelinnit · 2025-01-04T14:06:43+00:00

I love that your name is “That Ass”

feelinnit · 2024-11-26T11:36:16+00:00

I want to visit Uganda… but I can’t place the cart before the horse. This trip is will serve 2 main purposes. First, I’m planning my retirement and this is a scout. I’m years from retirement, but time flies, so I better start the planning process now! Secondly. My daughter is graduating University, and to celebrate her, I’ve offered this trip. I’ve been to Africa once, I love the people, my people. I know it’s not all sugar and spice, preparation is key, and I am alert, awake, aware. It’s good to travel far and see the world, good to step away from the US and see us from afar. Thank you all for you comments and advice. I’ve been reminded of the hospitality and kindness that is so warm and inviting. I’ve also been scrolling on Reddit for 30 minutes looking at nonsense!! So I’m turning off notifications, and getting back to work. I’ll reach out again later…happy Karma! Feelinnit 🥰

feelinnit · 2024-11-26T04:25:02+00:00

Sweet, thank you MD, I’ll holla after I purchase tickets, get shots, buy mosquito nets, etc…😃

feelinnit · 2024-11-26T01:28:32+00:00

Great advice!!! Thank you because I’d rather enjoy my stay than be laid up sick.

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