Buster's Reno Thread

[Buster]

Originally posted by vengie
Wow! Incredible home! Do you have any pics of the backyard/ lake access?

I've never lived on a lake before, so will be interesting.

[ercchry]

Mackenzie?

[Buster]

ya

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by Buster
For the beyonders that might wander in:

A couple of immediate needs, I'm looking into:

1. I need a person who has expertise in re-piping PolyB. Some debate about whether I should worry about it. I'm worrying about it. I've found a few guys using the google thingy that do PolyB repipes in Calgary. But any personal recommendations would be good.

2. If the above can do the plumbing on the new bathroom, that would be good.

I take it by this that you're doing all the GC'ing yourself?

I have a plumber that does everything. HVAC, plumbing, re-fitting, supply/install, etc. Works with Wolseley Studio

I also know a tile guy.

[Buster]

I guess I am, ya. But really, do I need to a GC to make sure that Greg paints properly, or to meet the floor re-finish guys and stand there and watch them?

As for tiles...I can't afford you!

[C_Dave45]

Originally posted by Buster
I guess I am, ya. But really, do I need to a GC to make sure that Greg paints properly, or to meet the floor re-finish guys and stand there and watch them?

As for tiles...I can't afford you!

lol. No worries.

Regards a GC....no, you can do it yourself. But doing a $100k+ renovation in a $million dollar home is a little more than "making sure Greg paints properly". Having quality trades at your disposal over phoning a bunch of guys advertising in kijiji is a skill in itself. Scheduling everyone to work smoothly together so the project takes 4 months instead of 15, Knowing that the $3/ft tiler is building your walk-in shower properly, and won't botch your $10/ft material, so it has to be completely ripped apart 6 months later.
And fyi..I'm not the most expensive tiler out there. All the jobs I get from new builders isn't because I was the highest bidder.

Anyways..looking forward to seeing the project take place. Keep us updated.

[Buster]

Dave, I emailed you.

[danno]

Looks like a great location. I love watching renos happen. Good luck

[dirtsniffer]

damn nice place, when is the house warming?

it's too bad that oak fell out of style. so much quality wood and craftsmanship is going to get removed.

[Buster]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
damn nice place, when is the house warming?

it's too bad that oak fell out of style. so much quality wood and craftsmanship is going to get removed.

Jordan and Greg have convinced me that painting and/or lacquering will be a good option. So I won't be ripping it all out. The time is going to be mostly white with very light/white walls, so it won't stand out so much.

[suntan]

I have oak floors stained dark, they look great.

[Buster]

Originally posted by suntan
I have oak floors stained dark, they look great.

pics!

[ercchry]

I'm about to finally tackle the painting of dark hardwood trim... Been putting it off forever, going to suck

[BavarianBeast]

http://www.thekimsixfix.com/2013/02/...-tutorial.html

[Buster]

Originally posted by BavarianBeast
http://www.thekimsixfix.com/2013/02/...-tutorial.html

Thanks for the link.

I'm considering doing some of this in the house already.

I was going to follow this:

http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2015/01...ng-needed.html

[Buster]

Ideally, I would love to do something like this:



To replace all of the railings:



But Jordan correctly pointed out that it would cost a metric shit ton to do.

So stain/paint and white spindles it is.

[suntan]

Keep the wallpaper

[Buster]

Originally posted by suntan
Keep the wallpaper

Haha. It's also going to get the piss and fire treatment.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by Buster
But Jordan correctly pointed out that it would cost a metric shit ton to do.

So stain/paint and white spindles it is.

I want that too but curve staircase void a lot of options unless I come up with shit ton of cash. Luckily my 90's era house buck the trend and didn't go the oak route and went dark instead. It's holding up really well for a 20 year old.

That said, my kitchen is getting done this year. Bath probably next.

Oh, also count the number of gold trim fixtures around your home. I just spend a metric ton replacing them with brush/nickel color. The only one left is chandelier and 17" high ceiling fans.

[jdmakkord]

I've finished off our kitchen, all light fixtures and switches, and have done all door knobs and closet pulls. Need to swap out some interior doors and all hinges before I tackle paint. Fucking 1994 vintage property. Lol