Re: Needs guidance: Home renovation
finitial trial with hf tape and putty. with practice this should get better.
@lite, the paper tapes' a bit cheaper than fiberglass tape. The problem is that it's not so easy to find, i had to go to wilcon balintawak for it.
BTW, the hf screws cost double that of to suy. But malayo ang quality. The expensive ones really are self-drilling and self tapping while the tosuy ones often need pilot holes or really steady hands.
[IMG][url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/75914362@N00/6850087434/ ]
[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/75914362@N00/6850087434/ ]r[/IMG]
Re: Needs guidance: Home renovation
Nice finish sir zepol! How many coats of putty did you apply to achieve that kind of finish? Is it sanded already? Agree on the HF branded screws, aside from being more expensive, we had difficulty drilling them flush to the boards. Either we cracked some edges or some screws were not perfectly flush to the board's surface. I'm not sure if the black gypsum screws could have been a better option, from our observation they were easier to use.
I was able to purchase the Hardiflex paper tape yesterday from Wilcon, good thing they had 3 pcs. left. Cheaper than the fiberglass tape @ P151/roll. Salamat sa tip sir, I tried using your paper tape suggestion yesterday on the remaining gaps and had a lot better progress using this instead of fiberglass tape. Putty, effort and time were probably cut by 70%; I have yet to see how effective it is in holding the putty. I should have used this from the start.:D
Here are some photos:
Gaps galore:
Re: Needs guidance: Home renovation
Applied 1st coat of putty then the paper / perforated tape:
2nd coat of putty over the paper tape:
Would probably need a 3rd/4th coat to completely hide the tape. The only thing I found a bit difficult in using paper tape is its back edge is not coated with adhesive unlike the fiberglass tape. I had to hurry sticking them to the surface while the putty hasn't completely cured yet. A bit difficult on long edges. What I did was to install them by 1m lengths but making sure the joined edges are fully aligned.
Re: Needs guidance: Home renovation
@ lite
that was the first layer with no sanding. the hf putty's very smooth.
the manual call for the hf to be wetted, smeared with putty then immediately taped and puttied over. also make sure no air bubble remains beneath the tape. we actually use a damp sponge on the tape to moisten it as well.
Posted via PHM Mobile
Re: Needs guidance: Home renovation
3 pcs left? buti nalang i bough 6 rolls last week.
Posted via PHM Mobile
Re: Needs guidance: Home renovation
Finally finished prepping and sanding the dry walls and ceiling. Body aches and arms hurt but it's all worth it. Good thing I have a small house.:D
Armed with an improvised sanding block and a mask:
Putty dust just from one joint, sweeping them makes me wanna cry. Can these be vacuumed using a conventional vacuum cleaner?
Re: Needs guidance: Home renovation
Testing the vinyl flooring for the bedrooms chosen by the SWMBO, Hornitex wood series antique/rustic finish.
Re: Needs guidance: Home renovation
Looks really good. Does it feel good as well?
In my little home theater, I planned to use carpet tiles. But, after some some thought (and visions of spilled wine and coffee on the carpet), I cheated and got those vinyl tiles that look and textured like carpet tiles. Glad about my decision. We're usually barefoot in that room and my feet are always fooled into thinking its carpet.
Re: Needs guidance: Home renovation
Looks really good. Does it feel good as well?
In my little home theater, I planned to use carpet tiles. But, after some some thought (and visions of spilled wine and coffee on the carpet), I cheated and got those vinyl tiles that look and textured like carpet tiles. Glad about my decision. We're usually barefoot in that room and my feet are always fooled into thinking its carpet.
Feels ok naman sir, hopefully it could serve us well as this will be our flooring for the bedrooms "pansamantagal".:D
Nice info on the textured / carpet vinyl tiles. Are these the Mimicri series? How are they in terms of cleaning and maintenance? Will be on the lookout next time we visit Wilcon. :thanks:
Re: Needs guidance: Home renovation
Nice info on the textured / carpet vinyl tiles. Are these the Mimicri series? How are they in terms of cleaning and maintenance? Will be on the lookout next time we visit Wilcon. :thanks:
I'm afraid I don't even recall. It was 7 years ago.
Cleaning is just a wipe-on affair. JUst like any vinyl tiles. Food and drink does not really get stuck in the pits.
Re: Needs guidance: Home renovation
I'm afraid I don't even recall. It was 7 years ago.
Cleaning is just a wipe-on affair. JUst like any vinyl tiles. Food and drink does not really get stuck in the pits.
Thanks sir! I've discussed this alternative with wifey and she loves the idea of having "carpeted" bedrooms. We'll definitely check this out next time we visit our suking depot center. Keeping my fingers crossed on the maintenance. :thanks:
Re: Needs guidance: Home renovation
Was able to start applying primer paint during the Holy Week break. It was my first time to use Latex type paint and my first painting job after 10 loooong years.
Applying the 1st coat on the dry walls and ceiling:
I let it stand for a week since I am only able to work on the project during weekends.
Re: Needs guidance: Home renovation
Applied the 2nd coat of primer yesterday. Haven't finished the edges though. I'm happy with how the dry wall finish came up as the putty marks were not visible at all. All my hardwork and body aches from applying the putty, taping and sanding paid up. Surface / joints were evenly flat. Not so happy with the ceiling though. The workers were not able to install some HF screws perfectly flush leaving a few bulges here and there. They also did a crappy job in taping and applying putty. I should have done the work myself.
Re: Needs guidance: Home renovation
Looking good, bro!
Try the rollers with pole handles (some handles are extendable) so you can reach the ceiling just standing on the floor. Also you might hurt your wrist with extensive use of the short-handled roller.
With the pole handle, you can use two hands. And you can change your grip for a more comfortable position.
Also cover the door jamb with masking tape. With that you can just roll over the door jamb. Mas mabilis. You can do the same for the electrical switches and outlets.
Re: Needs guidance: Home renovation
For the outlets and switches i recommend just popping the cover plate off. just tape over the actual switch and outlet. Sometimes the masking tape pulls up the paint after drying.
