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Post by genesis273 on Jan 22, 2021 21:14:42 GMT -5
Day #5 is in the books. Little accomplished today due to some other issues around the house that needed tended to. I did get all the masking down, finished removing staples from the floor and the remainder of the vinyl flooring around the toilet. I removed the toilet and did get the underlayment into position.
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Post by treetop on Jan 23, 2021 5:04:54 GMT -5
Day #5 is in the books. Little accomplished today due to some other issues around the house that needed tended to. I did get all the masking down, finished removing staples from the floor and the remainder of the vinyl flooring around the toilet. I removed the toilet and did get the underlayment into position. Your ahead of me didn’t get anything done last night worked late and I was done when I got home unfortunately I’m headed back to work again today. On a good note the tub came and the light bar for the master so maybe tonight I can get it on and set the tub still waiting on the faucet but at least I can tile round the the tub maybe Sunday
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 23, 2021 21:48:44 GMT -5
Day #6 was a nightmare.
Started off by going to town to get new flange bolts and a few other things at the local hardware store. After getting home I set my workstation up for cutting vinyl plank floors, ate lunch and got after it.
I re-learned a lesson in going cheap. A lot of the vinyl planks were damaged straight out of the package. I had to use my razor blade to trim, finesse and fix a lot of the tongue and grooves. Some of the actual finished side was already pulling away from the, well, whatever the 🤬 you call the back side. Felt about 2 plys short of being cardboard.
I fought through 3 boxes and was not happy with how it was looking or going. I figured that if it's this bad already, I can't imagine how bad it'll be once we start using it. Oh and as far as being water resistant, it says in the fine print "Not recommend or warrantied in bathroom or laundry rooms".
I tore what I had down up and I'm taking the rest back tomorrow.
Full disclaimer, I'm no certified, bonified carpenter but, this stuff should NOT be that difficult nor should it be so damaged straight out of the box.
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Post by treetop on Jan 24, 2021 11:55:51 GMT -5
Day #6 was a nightmare. Started off by going to town to get new flange bolts and a few other things at the local hardware store. After getting home I set my workstation up for cutting vinyl plank floors, ate lunch and got after it. I re-learned a lesson in going cheap. A lot of the vinyl planks were damaged straight out of the package. I had to use my razor blade to trim, finesse and fix a lot of the tongue and grooves. Some of the actual finished side was already pulling away from the, well, whatever the 🤬 you call the back side. Felt about 2 plys short of being cardboard. I fought through 3 boxes and was not happy with how it was looking or going. I figured that if it's this bad already, I can't imagine how bad it'll be once we start using it. Oh and as far as being water resistant, it says in the fine print "Not recommend or warrantied in bathroom or laundry rooms". I tore what I had down up and I'm taking the rest back tomorrow. Full disclaimer, I'm no certified, bonified carpenter but, this stuff should NOT be that difficult nor should it be so damaged straight out of the box. I believe I bought the same stuff on a flip house it was my first experience with it. I did the exact same thing with it about half went in the trash the other went back I can tell ya I invented new words that day Spend the money brother on the better stuff it lays so much easier faster and better not to mention how much better it looks when done
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 24, 2021 19:37:15 GMT -5
Day #6 was a nightmare. Started off by going to town to get new flange bolts and a few other things at the local hardware store. After getting home I set my workstation up for cutting vinyl plank floors, ate lunch and got after it. I re-learned a lesson in going cheap. A lot of the vinyl planks were damaged straight out of the package. I had to use my razor blade to trim, finesse and fix a lot of the tongue and grooves. Some of the actual finished side was already pulling away from the, well, whatever the 🤬 you call the back side. Felt about 2 plys short of being cardboard. I fought through 3 boxes and was not happy with how it was looking or going. I figured that if it's this bad already, I can't imagine how bad it'll be once we start using it. Oh and as far as being water resistant, it says in the fine print "Not recommend or warrantied in bathroom or laundry rooms". I tore what I had down up and I'm taking the rest back tomorrow. Full disclaimer, I'm no certified, bonified carpenter but, this stuff should NOT be that difficult nor should it be so damaged straight out of the box. I believe I bought the same stuff on a flip house it was my first experience with it. I did the exact same thing with it about half went in the trash the other went back I can tell ya I invented new words that day Spend the money brother on the better stuff it lays so much easier faster and better not to mention how much better it looks when done We just got home from Menards. They gave me zero issues returning it. They questioned the open box but, I had put blue tape on four pieces so they could see the defects and they took that one back too. We spent just about twice as much for some good stuff today. But, it sure looks nicer and it seems like it will install easier too. I also picked up a roll of sound barrier underlayment. Any minor imperfections that are in my sub floor should be covered up by this as well. The flooring we picked out has an underlayment on it as well.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on Jan 24, 2021 20:20:00 GMT -5
Sounds like your moving right along. Sometimes you do get what you pay for. Been there and done that with flooring. I got the electrical in the basement roughed in last weekend. This past week and today I got the two door areas framed in and ready for some doors. Started putting the shower together today and the plumbing will be next. One more wall to build for the bathroom and then it will be on to ceiling paint and drywall.
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Post by Woody Williams on Jan 24, 2021 22:59:16 GMT -5
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 25, 2021 10:28:37 GMT -5
That stuff looks great! Seems like it would be easy to install. I did see that when we were shopping but, I don't know if would have to grout or not. We went with the Great Lakes Vintage Pine. Great Lakes Heritage 7" x 48" Floating Vinyl Plank Flooring (14.02 sq. ft./ctn) at Menards www.menards.com/main/p-1559845251883.htm
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 25, 2021 19:51:54 GMT -5
I spent the morning, once I got up and around, preparing for the winter mix they had forcasted for this evening and tomorrow. Firewood in, fireplace emptied of ashes and wood ready to go. Extra water set aside and oil lamps ready to roll.
After lunch I laid out a new underlayment. It has a nice insulation on the bottom and water barrier on top. Then I got started with the new stuff. Boy let me tell you, working with this new vinyl is way better. I have barely had to touch my flooring mallet or pull bar.
I got a third of the way done and would have kept going but my jigsaw battery died about 5pm so I called it a night. If things continue going as well tomorrow, Lord willing they will, I should be done laying the planks and getting a good start on the trim.
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Post by treetop on Jan 26, 2021 6:24:10 GMT -5
Got my tub yesterday got it dropped in and the trip and waste hooked up hopefully tonight I can start to lay tile around it last part of master bathroom.
I hate to admit it but I’m a hoarder and never new it after painting the master closet I was surprised just how much stuff I had that I don’t wear bagged it up and off to goodwill. Had a bunch of box’s stuff on the floor full of old tax’s bills and junk it to went to the burn pile
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 26, 2021 20:12:56 GMT -5
Got my tub yesterday got it dropped in and the trip and waste hooked up hopefully tonight I can start to lay tile around it last part of master bathroom. I hate to admit it but I’m a hoarder and never new it after painting the master closet I was surprised just how much stuff I had that I don’t wear bagged it up and off to goodwill. Had a bunch of box’s stuff on the floor full of old tax’s bills and junk it to went to the burn pile Sounds like we both have a hoarding problem! My shop is full and about to over flow. Project #3 is being delivered tomorrow and I'm wondering where to store for the time being. (Project #2 was the hot water heater which was installed while I had a plumber here) I finished the flooring today and got the quarter round in. I just can not believe how easy it was. Especially after dealing with that nightmare stuff I had taken back. I barely used my tapping block and only used my pull bar once. I used the rubber mallet on all the end seams, lighly, just to ensure they got seated. I picked up some water proof panelling to go on the walls above the tub surround. I'll install that tomorrow as well as the ship-lap accent wall. Then I'll finish trimming around the shower and the accent wall.
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Post by treetop on Jan 27, 2021 6:24:22 GMT -5
That better flooring goes down like warm butter compared to that cheeper stuff
If anyone is thinking about doing that style of flooring two people on here will vote to buy the better stuff
Part of this remodel is also cleaning stuff out I don’t need want or use my house is for the most part is clean and organized but I can tell you it’s amazing just how much stuff is packed away in drawers box’s on shelf’s in the closet that I haven’t even seen in 5 years
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Post by deadeer on Jan 27, 2021 11:42:05 GMT -5
That better flooring goes down like warm butter compared to that cheeper stuff If anyone is thinking about doing that style of flooring two people on here will vote to buy the better stuff Part of this remodel is also cleaning stuff out I don’t need want or use my house is for the most part is clean and organized but I can tell you it’s amazing just how much stuff is packed away in drawers box’s on shelf’s in the closet that I haven’t even seen in 5 years Try adding a wife and growing kid! Our house is bursting at the seams now. Lol
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 27, 2021 21:53:00 GMT -5
Paneling, accent wall, and trim is all done. Daphne is doing some stenciling on the accent wall and in a couple other spots this evening.
I already have the job site cleaned up and all my tools ready to go back out into the shop.
Tomorrow I'll reinstall the toilet and give the whole room a good cleaning.
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Post by treetop on Jan 28, 2021 5:14:10 GMT -5
Paneling, accent wall, and trim is all done. Daphne is doing some stenciling on the accent wall and in a couple other spots this evening. I already have the job site cleaned up and all my tools ready to go back out into the shop. Tomorrow I'll reinstall the toilet and give the whole room a good cleaning. Just about done myself got tile deck around tub done now to grout the tile tonight install tub faucet touch up paint and I’m done master closet I’m getting a new light then it’s done Next paint master bedroom and other bedrooms should be easy then the family bathroom that will be a bit of work new ceramic tile on floor paint lights and towel bars and the likes getting new carpet also but doing after living room and kitchen are done
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Post by treetop on Jan 28, 2021 5:30:41 GMT -5
What ever happened with your water well issue
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 28, 2021 10:23:06 GMT -5
What ever happened with your water well issue The plumber that was here thought the water lines were fine. Just based on the lines that he had looked at during his work. He suggested that perhaps the well point might be plugged. I called a well company and they came out to look at it. But, he never really examined the actual well pump. He pulled the cap and listened for the well to kick on while I ran water in the kitchen sink. He had a guy under the house watching the bladder tank and pressure switch and he reported that they all were working well. He said he could hear the pump kick on and didn't think there's an issue with it. He explained that we're in a drought and "You got what you got". He suggested that I add a couple more bladder tanks under the house to help hold a reserve of water. I'm not a well guy or a plumber but, I feel like something is being overlooked. For instance,I have a reverse osmosis water system under my kitchen sink. It has a three gallon tank. But, I'm only getting about a gallon of water out of it before it shuts off. But, my bladder tank is filling up under the house, according to the well company. I don't know how that's filling up but my RO system is not?
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Post by genesis273 on Jan 28, 2021 22:34:34 GMT -5
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Post by Woody Williams on Jan 29, 2021 9:31:43 GMT -5
Looking good!!
Lots of work but great satisification when it’s all said and done
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Jan 29, 2021 10:24:46 GMT -5
Looks like a nice place to do your business! Always feels good to see a project to completion.
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