EDIT: InRich and I discussed this and is keeping me level-headed.
I cannot have scope creep in this project as that bathroom needs attention.
No to wall knock-down!
My head =
EDIT: InRich and I discussed this and is keeping me level-headed.
I cannot have scope creep in this project as that bathroom needs attention.
No to wall knock-down!
My head =
Last edited by flipstah; 05-13-2014 at 01:32 PM.
The place went through a thorough move-in cleaning so that the smoker smell can be minimized. She hit the place with cleaning products and helped the smell decrease dramatically. She said it was the worst one she's ever done; so filthy and disgusting. Hoping the new paint will help get rid of it, period.
No big carpet jobs to do, thankfully.
While she cleaned the condo, I checked out lighting options and compiled a list.
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When I returned, I took out the nasty window coverings! GTFO.
Meanwhile the backsplash and granite teams came today to assess the kitchen. Once they left, painting started!
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Gotta put 'dem booties on. Just kidding; plastic bags rule.
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Lesson of the Day today:
Javex goes a long way.
Long weekend was more painting and prepwork. While my dad did the second coat for the walls, I prepped the bathroom for easy painting.
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More random wall prepping.
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Fill, dry, sand, repeat until smooth.
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Second coat, done.
While the ceiling was getting a second coat, I got people to vote for an accent wall color:
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The left color won by a landslide haha.
I painted the accent wall while my dad finalized my prepwork.
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Edging was being done so I went to carpet removal:
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Accent wall done! Looking good.
Next week will be kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom painting.
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Meanwhile, the dishwasher was disconnected and I cleaned it to get the granite crew ready.
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are you putting that mirror on the ceiling in the bedroom?
LOLOriginally posted by TYMSMNY
are you putting that mirror on the ceiling in the bedroom?
What have worked for people to increase ventilation in a condo?
It feels stuffy inside and I was thinking of getting one of those Dyson fans or a stylish standing fan.
There's also the always effective modern ceiling fan.
Ceiling fans help immensely just don't go cheap and get a good one otherwise you'll be fighting to get it balanced forever.Originally posted by flipstah
LOL
What have worked for people to increase ventilation in a condo?
It feels stuffy inside and I was thinking of getting one of those Dyson fans or a stylish standing fan.
There's also the always effective modern ceiling fan.
air flow in a specific room or throughout the condo?Originally posted by flipstah
LOL
What have worked for people to increase ventilation in a condo?
It feels stuffy inside and I was thinking of getting one of those Dyson fans or a stylish standing fan.
There's also the always effective modern ceiling fan.
- what the layout is
- how big the windows are
Can you...
- if you can fit a box fan to the window.
- put floor fans in each room (dyson like you said)
- AC floor/window unit
Originally posted by firebane
Ceiling fans help immensely just don't go cheap and get a good one otherwise you'll be fighting to get it balanced forever.So if I decide with a ceiling fan, it'll be in the dining area:Originally posted by TYMSMNY
air flow in a specific room or throughout the condo?
- what the layout is
- how big the windows are
Can you...
- if you can fit a box fan to the window.
- put floor fans in each room (dyson like you said)
- AC floor/window unit
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The ones I've selected are from Monte Carlo fans and what the lighting store recommended (the radius from the center of that chandelier to the walls are 36 inches or more than 3ft.):
http://www.montecarlofans.com/20906/...3MTR38TMO.html
http://www.montecarlofans.com/37657/...CLYR42BSD.html
For the same price as a ceiling fan, I can get a Dyson fan for the living room/dining area.
I can't fit a box fan in the windows and not interested in A/C units.
A ceiling fan adds more to the place than a simple dyson fan and in the summer when it starts to get really warm you'll be glad to have the celing fan over a dyson fan or of the such.
Condos always have issues with being too warm.
Ceiling fan it is. Thanks, firebane!
One thing a lot of people don't consider re: ceiling fans, is if you or someone in your household is AT ALL susceptible to dry eye, they'll hate the thing and never use it. Just something to keep in mind.
Thankfully, I don't have that issue.Originally posted by woodywoodford
One thing a lot of people don't consider re: ceiling fans, is if you or someone in your household is AT ALL susceptible to dry eye, they'll hate the thing and never use it. Just something to keep in mind.
People get dry eyes due to the increase airflow from the fan. You can run the fan at a low speed which helps with this or simply not run it at all unless needed.Originally posted by woodywoodford
One thing a lot of people don't consider re: ceiling fans, is if you or someone in your household is AT ALL susceptible to dry eye, they'll hate the thing and never use it. Just something to keep in mind.
Whether you run a individual floor fan or a ceilign fan if your susceptible to dry eyes its going to happen regardless.
Ordered a 52 inch fan:
http://www.montecarlofans.com/37654/...CLYR52BSD.html
Should be in within 6-8 weeks.
good choice on the monte carlo. Mine was solid and had the remote and in wall speed adjustment. One thing to consider - I was never able to get it fully balanced and suspect it had to do with reinforcing it above the box (attic). That wasn't possible with the condo. Or maybe I just suck at lighting install...
Looking great Flip; it's going to be a completely different place!
Has your granite gone in yet? Reviews on the provider? I'm looking to do two bathroom countertops in granite to match my kitchen countertop but not sure who to deal with or what it might cost.
The box should be installed between two joists so it's solid. At least, that's how we did it in the past when we had a ceiling fan at our old house.Originally posted by idriveabox
good choice on the monte carlo. Mine was solid and had the remote and in wall speed adjustment. One thing to consider - I was never able to get it fully balanced and suspect it had to do with reinforcing it above the box (attic). That wasn't possible with the condo. Or maybe I just suck at lighting install...
Thanks! Granite isn't on yet but my contractor is fellow Beyonder, InRich!Originally posted by BrknFngrs
Looking great Flip; it's going to be a completely different place!
Has your granite gone in yet? Reviews on the provider? I'm looking to do two bathroom countertops in granite to match my kitchen countertop but not sure who to deal with or what it might cost.
I got my parents to test out his work and we're happy with the results. He's been helping me out with backsplash as well and just waiting for me to pick tiles out (haven't had time yet).
Check my review out or PM me if you have questions:
http://forums.beyond.ca/st/381947/my...eriors-review/
Originally posted by BrknFngrs
Looking great Flip; it's going to be a completely different place!
Has your granite gone in yet? Reviews on the provider? I'm looking to do two bathroom countertops in granite to match my kitchen countertop but not sure who to deal with or what it might cost.
Just PM me your info, I'll get your counters measured asap, and a fantastic price!
Flips granite should be finished in the next couple weeks along with his back splash, whenever his magisty decides to pick his back splash out
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http://forums.beyond.ca/st/382440/us...le-in-calgary/
Today was a day wasted. I had a scheduled appliance recycle for this morning but they never came. Ruined my plans for today.
On the plus side, I was able to get backsplash tiles and paint before they closed for the weekend so Sunday won't be a waste.
Just busier than planned.
Lesson of the Day:
Delivery people in Calgary suck.
The project is ~ a week behind schedule and I'm mad. So I went browsing for a bathroom sink to make me happy.
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Continued painting the kitchen but had to stop because the old appliances are still there and in my way.
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So I started on the bedroom. Before...
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First pass of the accent wall:
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Meanwhile, my dad re-routed the plugs to get ready for the countertop and backsplash.
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