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TechGuy | 11-27-2009 09:31 PM
Thanksgiving project 4 Attachment(s) Not really a survival topic, but a general interest i guess....Figured it should add some equity and some casual space to the house. Room is 22x13 with a 8x8 dormer. Been working on this room for a while, it was a 'bonus' room above the garage. It was completely unfinished, except for the floor decking.. My wife and I fixed the framing issues, made the tv cove, did all the electric, sheetrock, texture, paint, trim, AC, flooring..etc etc. We did the light fixtures, trim work (including window sills and such) and the floor over the TG break. I am tired.

Armed.peasant | 11-27-2009 09:34 PM
Re: Thanksgiving project Nice job Tech Guy!

jc7622 | 11-27-2009 09:36 PM
Re: Thanksgiving project Sweat Equity. Looks good.

TechGuy | 11-27-2009 09:47 PM
Re: Thanksgiving project 1 Attachment(s) An in progress pic...

StackerKen | 11-27-2009 09:47 PM
Re: Thanksgiving project Yep. Looks real good Techguy. But isn't it better to put the Baseboards on after the floor is installed? to cover the gaps

StackerKen | 11-27-2009 09:49 PM
Re: Thanksgiving project hey! whats that thing holding up the drywall? Thats cheating!!! and you Nailed it on? screws is better

TechGuy | 11-27-2009 09:49 PM
Re: Thanksgiving project Quote:
Originally Posted by traderken (Post 2047418) Yep. Looks real good Techguy. But isn't it better to put the Baseboards on after the floor is installed? to cover the gaps
If you do that, you are stuck with that floor type forever...i.e difficult to change to carpet or tile since all would be different heights. Better to put the baseboard in first, then floor, then cover with quarter round. I have the quarter round painted and drying in the garage... that is a job for Sunday.

TechGuy | 11-27-2009 09:51 PM
Re: Thanksgiving project Quote:
Originally Posted by traderken (Post 2047425) hey! whats that thing holding up the drywall? Thats cheating!!!
Yeah, well when you are the only guy doing the work, sometimes it is better to use a force multiplier. Best 40 bucks on a rental you will EVER spend.

TechGuy | 11-27-2009 09:52 PM
Re: Thanksgiving project Quote:
Originally Posted by traderken (Post 2047425) and you Nailed it on? screws is better
Only enough to get the lift out of the way.. once the lift was moved, then I got in there with a screwgun.

StackerKen | 11-27-2009 09:54 PM
Re: Thanksgiving project Quote:
Originally Posted by TechGuy (Post 2047426) If you do that, you are stuck with that floor type forever...i.e difficult to change to carpet or tile since all would be different heights. Better to put the baseboard in first, then floor, then cover with quarter round. I have the quarter round painted and drying in the garage... that is a job for Sunday.
Ohhhhh.. very smart.. I will remember that!

StackerKen | 11-27-2009 09:55 PM
Re: Thanksgiving project Quote:
Originally Posted by TechGuy (Post 2047431) Only enough to get the lift out of the way.. once the lift was moved, then I got in there with a screwgun.
there ya go. Right on. Good work!

Golddust | 11-27-2009 09:58 PM
Re: Thanksgiving project Quote:
Originally Posted by TechGuy (Post 2047428) Yeah, well when you are the only guy doing the work, sometimes it is better to use a force multiplier. Best 40 bucks on a rental you will EVER spend.
In a pinch A couple of 2x4 "T's" help when you are single handed working sheetrock, and can not rent a helper as used above...

mayhem | 11-27-2009 10:01 PM
Re: Thanksgiving project Nice TG....Those drywall lifts work even better with two people.

TechGuy | 11-27-2009 10:02 PM
Re: Thanksgiving project Quote:
Originally Posted by Golddust (Post 2047439) In a pinch A couple of 2x4 "T's" help when you are single handed working sheetrock, and can not rent a helper as used above...
Yeah, we used to do that a lot back in the day in high school when I worked construction/remodeling. That is still the tool of choice for the hispanic crews around here. After years of making do with really poor/no tools, I swore that when I do projects around the house, I will use good tools. Besides, what good is a project if you don't get a good tool out of it? (yeah, I didn't get to keep it, but still!)

elroy | 11-27-2009 10:11 PM
Re: Thanksgiving project I hung [not sure "hung" is the right word here] new sheet rock on the bathroom ceiling. I certainly did not have a jack thingy like that and it was a major bitch.:36_1_28:

StackerKen | 11-27-2009 10:31 PM
Re: Thanksgiving project I don't wanna derail this thread cause Techguy did a fine job with that project and he is smart to use the tools available Just plain smart all around. But I am in the Drywall Biz have been for 30 years I have never seen anyone use anything but their bare hands to hang lids(ceilings) There just isn't time to mess with those things. But Like I said, it seems smart to me for a homeowner to use em. :ok:

Twisted Avatar | 11-27-2009 10:36 PM
Re: Thanksgiving project You will be a person in high demand as you have a skill set that is quite valuable Great looking work :ok: T

Merlin | 11-27-2009 11:15 PM
Re: Thanksgiving project Quote:
Originally Posted by traderken (Post 2047425) hey! whats that thing holding up the drywall? Thats cheating!!! and you Nailed it on? screws is better
No, it isn't cheating. My better half did it with a T that he made from 2 two-bi-fours. That was in the old days, lol.

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