Discussion Forum
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Exterior primer for interior surfaces
I need to do some interior painting and thought that I had plenty of primer. I noticed that the 5 gallon pails that I had were labeled exterior - I…
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Stain Grade Trim
I am interested in opinions- I was talking with a real estate agent about the fact that homes being constructed in the Boston area typically had MDF or paint grade…
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Connecting well PVC to copper piping
My well driller installed the pump and provided about 1" ID PVC pipe that is somewhat flexible but has about a 1/4" wall - not easy to cut - but…
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Fiberon Decking – Experience PLEASE
I am looking at Fiberon decking and find that most yards do not or no longer carry in NE. Is there a reason? Quality? NE distributor?
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Fiberon Tropics Decking
I was at JLC Live in Providence and saw the Fiberon exhibit with the new Tropics composite decking material. Looks much more like real wood in my opinion. Started calling…
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Hardwood Flooring Splines
I am preparing to install a prefinished 3/4 inch oak flooring. The literature all talks about using splines to fit in the groove to change direction. In other words in…
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Use of fiberglass tape w/ DW w/ready mix
i was recently told that one should not use the ready mix compound with fiberglass tape joints. Investigating further , I found technical literature confirming this with the statement that…
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Cost for Hanging Drywall Ceiling
Putting up a house in NH and have had many issues with contractors agreeing to sheetrock the ceiling (about 1000 sq ft) and then giving up. The ceiling is vaulted??…
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Leaking Unions
I have completed plumbing the hot and cold water systems for my house under construction using copper piping. I have been pleased with the results with one exception. It seems that…
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Waterlox finish vs. laminate flooring
After reading many posts here, I had settled on doing a new house in red oak finsihed with Waterlox. (About 1000 sq ft of flooring). I looked at laminate and…