comp56 Posted September 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2017 while fitting new windows, ( today rained like a bugger ) so I made a set of sliding closet doors, just dry fitting them before they get painted...will have white glass inserts when finished. just setting a place for handles. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNoob Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Professionally made! very good job, But why in US you all live in wooden houses? You never heard about The Three Little Pigs tale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted September 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 9 minutes ago, MrNoob said: Professionally made! very good job, But why in US you all live in wooden houses? You never heard about The Three Little Pigs tale? haha first I'm not in the US but in Canada and my house is made from wood but covered in cement and stucco ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNoob Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 ah OK then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted September 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2017 some more windows in, have 5 on this floor installed now ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted October 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2017 insulating and vapour barrier before drywall, then also installed a couple bigger windows 13 windows so far but didn't take pics of all of them 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted October 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 ok winter, your not gonna get us this time.....45 bags blown in insulation for a R60 in attic both levels... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted November 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 ok getting there 55 sheets of drywall and one more room to hang then the taping and mudding begins 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Mudding continues, has anyone seen this method of applying tape, using a brush then scraping it off flat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Using a brush? Can't say I have seen that before! I will say I can decently hang drywall I can't mud for the life of me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 30 minutes ago, DR99 said: Using a brush? Can't say I have seen that before! I will say I can decently hang drywall I can't mud for the life of me!! ya i've used a brush since forever. it is easier faster and it makes for a great soft brush later when cleaned.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 Must be a really northern Canadian thing I live in Detroit and never see that cross the border!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted November 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 hour ago, DR99 said: Must be a really northern Canadian thing I live in Detroit and never see that cross the border!! probably not even that, an old guy showed me this about 40 plus years ago and have done it like that ever since whenever I did any taping...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted November 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2017 continuing on with drywall mudding, I put a small 20" x 34" etched glass pane that I had laying around in the wall that goes around stairs. I just sandwiched the plate between sill trim on both sides......This way some natural light can come through from window in master bedroom. will put a picture frame border around it on both sides once drywall and paint is all finished..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted November 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2017 finally getting to the third coat of mud, the lines are all getting crisp little more in a couple spots and a quick sanding (I say quick as it looks ready now) and primer then paint.....even the little guy approves.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 finally first sign of primer and paint being put on the walls, all the time mudding is paying off now as the lines are all crisp and clean.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted December 3, 2017 Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 Looking great comp!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2017 thanks big Mike..... well the landing/sitting area/open office space/sewing area/ not sure what to call it.....primed and ready for paint.....it is only about 7'x 10.5' so it can't be much more than that.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regopit Posted December 4, 2017 Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 When the primer goes on things are getting close to the end. Nice job Comp and as using a brush for the compound I've seen guys use a 9in roller for the finish coat. http://www.finehomebuilding.com/2011/05/31/roll-compound-on-your-drywall-seams-for-faster-easier-taping 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2017 13 hours ago, regopit said: When the primer goes on things are getting close to the end. Nice job Comp and as using a brush for the compound I've seen guys use a 9in roller for the finish coat. http://www.finehomebuilding.com/2011/05/31/roll-compound-on-your-drywall-seams-for-faster-easier-taping thanks regopit, ya a roller would probably be good too as I generally make my joints way wider than most on finish coats.... the result try finding one....lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2017 another room primed and ready for paint......master bedroom, not huge 13' x 15' but will have 9' x 11.5' ensuite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2017 ok so nothing better than seeing the electrical getting connected, all rooms get LED lighting, ethernet, cable TV, and HDMI as well..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 some window trim goin on ....including the little what I call "stairway window"..... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 the flooring has started.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 continuing on with floor, needed a stair nose to meet flooring, I refused to buy one for the money they want so I made one with black ask the same as the rest of the stairs I already made. Will stain it to match .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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