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Should I texturize my ceiling after removing popcorn? [closed]
I'm going to remove the popcorn ceiling in my 90's era house and was wondering if I should texturize after removing it. The walls have the "orange peel" type of texture on them but I just don't know ...
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Should I primer my walls/ceiling before I spray on texture?
I have removed a wall and upper cabinet, replacing some sheetrock. I have skim coated and sanded the existing walls and removed the "popcorn" ceiling. My question is: do I need to primer the walls ...
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Can I attach drop ceiling molding to a brick chimney?
I have a drop ceiling in most areas of my basement. The previous owners did not complete the job over top of where the wood stove is, and around the brick chimney behind the stove. I don't think this ...
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Is there a suspended ceiling tile that allows sound to pass through without reflecting sound?
I've ordered an acoustic ceiling which comprises a suspended ceiling with sound insulation above to absorb echo and sound insulate. I'm concerned because the builder has given us a sample of the tile ...
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Water damage in the kitchen
Today, we went out of the house for about an hour and when we came back the whole kitchen was flooded. Turned out the cold water soft connection for the kitchen sink had somehow disconnected (?).
We ...
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Can I use mixed shellac flakes in place of Zinsser BIN primer?
I have heavy nicotine damage on my ceilings. I want to seal the ceilings and then install a drywall ceiling just below them (with cornices) to cover up the ugly painted "popcorn" texture (I tried ...
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How to open ceiling light cover to replace bulb
I don't understand how to open it so that bulb can be replaced. It has no screws. Tried to move white dome anti-clockwise but does move at all.
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How do I replace a 7' drop ceiling so it matches an 8' ceiling with 2 layers of drywall and popcorn texturing?
I would like to remove a dropped ceiling and give the room an 8 foot ceiling. The great room ceiling has 2 layers of drywall already. I need to repair many areas of the ceiling (remove an attic fan, ...
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Should I install drywall or plywood above a drop ceiling to increase the insulation value?
I am currently insulating a new room in my house. I am planning to put up a drop ceiling. I have insulated between my roof trusses. Do I need anything else between my drop ceiling and attic space ...
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Could there be asbestos in the thick brown paper / card backing above my popcorn ceiling?
I have sent away the popcorn ceiling samples for testing, but didn't tear out any of the brown paperish backing above it. Should I have?
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How do I take down my kitchen ceiling to expose my roof above?
I want to take down the ceiling above my kitchen to expose the roof above, but I need to know if I should leave some of the joists in place for support of the side walls they are laying on.
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How do I fill holes around a newly fitted ceiling light socket?
I'm replacing a ceiling light that when fitted will leave gaps / holes in the ceiling where the existing socket hole is. The previous light was bigger and had a sensible amount of room for the wiring ...
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Can I paint over XPS insulation?
I've a top floor apartment in India which gets almost like an oven during the summers which is like for 9 months out of 12. I've decided to apply under the deck XPS 50mm (nailed to the ceiling). I ...
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How can I replace a water pipe on the second floor without the need to damage the bathtub?
My father is the owner of the house, and on the second floor area there is a bathtub over the top of the water damaged ceiling on the first floor that i currently live, my father told me that these ...
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How can I hide the wires to a self-made ceiling light fixture?
I have a simple self-made ceiling light fixture, but it currently lacks two things:
some kind of a pipe to hide the wire.
a cover to hide the ceiling junction box.
I'd like to use something ...
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Perimeter walls, ceilings and sound insulation
I'm currently planning on converting a basement into a school. It will have adjoining classrooms that need be very well sound insulated and also a reverberation problem that needs addressed.
Having ...
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How do I safely install a weight bearing fitness equipment system in an apartment?
I am looking to (semi) permanently install some fitness equipment in my apartment (the Lifeline Jungle G XT system if that helps). It requires installing a strap mounts into either two ceiling joist ...
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How can I figure out where this water is coming from?
I have the situation where my shower piping is leaking underneath a tiled floor. This only occurs when the shower is running, suggesting a drainage issue.
The pipe passes from the shower faucet ...
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What could cause my ceiling fan light to go off after 2 seconds of being on?
I have a Harbor Breeze ceiling fan in my daughters room. The fan works great, but the light does not. When I turn the light on, it comes on and then 2 seconds later it turns off. What do I need to do ...
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How should I paint a large angle master suite that continues in to master bath? [closed]
I'm struggling to paint ceiling and walls the same color or with leaving one wall (the one with the windows which is the taller or behind bed which is shorter wall) different color. I'm in love with ...
