tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post1315713640612763119..comments2024-03-18T17:08:18.111-05:00Comments on Fatale Abstraction: Tra la!phlegmfatalehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08636803080525003892noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-70431133664248937452009-05-06T14:00:00.000-05:002009-05-06T14:00:00.000-05:00Yes, I'm a big fan of Kilz. It's a blessing in re...Yes, I'm a big fan of Kilz. It's a blessing in rented spaces. I once moved into a room at a Co-op where the walls (and some of the ceiling) were coverd in lewd drawings and scribblings from the previous occupant. In some spots, it took SEVEN layers of Kilz to conceal it. Luckily, I was able to get the money for materials and work out of the previous resident's deposit. I still have the before pictures somewhere.<br /><br />It took me 2 entire days at 12ish hours/day to get the room up to snuff. And that was just a single bedroom.John the Texanerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05387509912509138934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-40227113240935802272009-05-05T19:51:00.000-05:002009-05-05T19:51:00.000-05:00Another note if you intend to be there a long whil...Another note if you intend to be there a long while - landlords and contractors paint the ceiling in flat paint, which tends to absorb dirt, grease, smoke, and stains. Ib you must repaint the ceiling and plan to be there for years, doing it in satin makes it <I>much</I> easier to clean.On a Wing and a Whimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754595334684845895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-56212387469569145372009-05-04T07:26:00.000-05:002009-05-04T07:26:00.000-05:00Phlemmy,
Each can of paint is mixed differently an...Phlemmy,<br />Each can of paint is mixed differently and they will never match. So when you get to the end of a can, make sure you stop painting at a corner, inside or outside corner. That way the different shades will be less noticable.Just a little snarkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682886206059221096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-58960256764807499852009-05-03T06:38:00.000-05:002009-05-03T06:38:00.000-05:00I echo the buffer. We have hardwood floors also. ...I echo the buffer. We have hardwood floors also. An industrial grade buffer can be purchased over ebay, the pads at a janitorial supply. The green pads are for scrubbing. Johnson's paste wax is very good but also you can get some that is used on basketball courts. Set the johnsons on fire in the can, let it melt cover with the lid to put it out. Toss the melted wax on the floor, spread it with the buffer, repeat until the room is covered. Let it set then polish. You may have to do several coats. There is something zen like when you realize the floor reflects colors. You will also enjoy the puppies not being able to find traction as they make corners.hobbitthttp://www.housedraco.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-7140448161455035632009-05-02T08:05:00.000-05:002009-05-02T08:05:00.000-05:00For getting it clean before waxing and buffing, I ...For getting it clean before waxing and buffing, I recommend any of the Bruce products. The orange oil and Murphy's were a good start. <br />AFTER you've done that, then you can take Buck's suggestion. I used Johnson's on my 1910 era floors. Just see you don't slip on them after you've waxed.HollyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17644166795449256850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-18082374841629334302009-05-02T07:21:00.000-05:002009-05-02T07:21:00.000-05:00Glad to hear you in and getting settled, Phlegmmie...Glad to hear you in and getting settled, Phlegmmie!Jay Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11085873775096542015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-51774185775058045892009-05-01T21:27:00.000-05:002009-05-01T21:27:00.000-05:00Buck beat me to it- agree on the buffer, let IT do...Buck beat me to it- agree on the buffer, let IT do the work! And congrats on getting in, now the fun starts!Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-38641759922231443832009-05-01T20:39:00.000-05:002009-05-01T20:39:00.000-05:00Pictures to follow, I hope. :)Pictures to follow, I hope. :)OrangeNeckInNYnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-39976544080410350662009-05-01T20:30:00.000-05:002009-05-01T20:30:00.000-05:00Actually, about ten years ago, there was a disaste...Actually, about ten years ago, there was a disaster, which required that all the floors be sanded down and refinished.<br />Typical of the workmanship (?) here, the contractor mixed the polyurethane sealer with whatever thinner was to hand, and the floor stayed tacky for lord knows how long. In fact, the poly was so thin and soft, I could scrape it off with my fingernail.<br />I don't really recommend waxing it at this point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-83099967384139183572009-05-01T11:55:00.000-05:002009-05-01T11:55:00.000-05:00re: the hardwood floors. After you've cleaned wit...re: the hardwood floors. After you've cleaned with the Murphy's Oil Soap (good stuff, that) as much as possible... Rent a big-ass buffer and put down some Johnson's Paste Wax. Be sure and get two buffing wheels, one for the wax application and another for the first polishing pass. Then slice up an old wool blanket for the finishing polishing pass. Worked like a charm for me on the original (1920s) hardwood floors in my house that I cleaned up in the late '80s. Easier than re-finishing, too.Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3786818.post-23821525911986392872009-05-01T11:17:00.000-05:002009-05-01T11:17:00.000-05:00Well, now - Happy, Happy, May Day!!
I like Behr a...Well, now - Happy, Happy, May Day!!<br /><br />I like Behr also and think it is very worth it to use the Kilz as well as the time and effort to do it right with good stuff.<br /><br />Sounds like the house "feel" good to you which is oft more important than how it initially looks - one thing at a time and will be yours and the pups!<br /><br />I've used Murphy's Oil soap (not the floor kind) on cupboards, baseboards, trim, but not the floor stuff and my wood floors are the engineered kind so different - but Murphy's is my favorite for other wood. Hopefully someone else has done the real hardwood.<br /><br />Hope the iNet setup goes well. I just upgraded and also upgraded my router (wi-fi) - all fresh in my mind if you go the router way in the next days and have questions, shoot me an email.<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful 1st of May Friday and weekend in the new place!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13925164639039478342noreply@blogger.com