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Johnny Curtis 05-14-2012, 10:25 PM
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How to tile basements with expansion joints.
You do not always have to worry about expansion joints in your basement. If your gravel base and slabs are thick enough, and the house had time to settle for a few years then installing tile over expansion joints might be possible. If this is not the case then follow this tutorial. On this project we were tiling a long stretch of a basement which crossed over 2 expansion joints. The first step is your layout. On long spans make sure to snap a line in order ...by Published on 02-06-2012 01:08 AM
On my trip to Europe last year I decided to spruce up my family’s bathroom. We decided on a total gut job and it turned out to be a total nightmare. Being used to completing a full bath in 3-5 days I was in a big surprise when the total project took us 3 weeks. Why? Just look at the pictures below.
Since everything was brick and mortar the demolition alone took 3 long days of constant jack hammering. God bless the person who invented drywall. After we installed new supplies, drain ...by Published on 02-03-2012 02:49 AM
This is a private project, something we whipped up in around 5 days. I will keep this tutorial short and simple and mostly stick to pictures.
The existing patio was just a regular concrete slab with a small walkway leading to the back of the garage door. It has been there for over 12 yeas and it had to be removed. A quick jackhammer rental from Home Depot solved the problem.
Since I like to over do everything, we decided to use the busted up concrete as the base for our pavers. Since ...by Published on 02-02-2012 03:29 AM
The beauty of venetian plaster.
So you might of heard of it, but have you seen it in its glory? First off, what is venetian plaster?
Venetian plaster is a wall and ceiling finish using thin layers of plaster applied with a spatula or trowel which are then burnished to create a smooth surface with the illusion of depth and texture. Venetian plaster techniques include marmorino, scagliola, and sgraffito.
It can create a durable finish that will last for years. It resists scuff ...by Published on 02-02-2012 03:05 AM
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2. General home improvement and construction tips, ideas and discussions
Johnny Curtis 05-17-2012, 06:48 PM