Welp - Im a home owner! :)

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,749
edited August 2009 in The Clubhouse
Yep, as of two days ago I have a house! hahaha...

We have gone to town in the living room...

We stripped off about 1/32" of trim paint on all the windows and doorways...

We spackled the crap out of everything... had some drywall that needed patching - cut out those sections and reapplied... We have gone through 3 1/2 gallon buckets of spackle - JUST IN THE DEN! (HOLY CRAP) ;)

Tomorrow we sand sand sand...

As soon as sanding is satisfied - we prime... then paint

Move in den furniture - off to the next room!

Also... I have a question, where we are going to mount the TV in the den... the wall has a "fire block" - a horizontal piece of wood that attaches to two studs -- is this strong enough to hold my TV?
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    edited July 2009
    I would not trust the fire block to hold the weight of a flat panel TV. You've built houses, you know how most of those bozos do things half ****.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,749
    edited July 2009
    So what would be my options? Just find some studs? lol
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,749
    edited July 2009
    Im going to go out on a limb and say the studs are 24" apart with a horizontal fire blocking about head height and knee cap height -- (useless to me)

    What if I were to take a piece of plywood (3/4") and screw it to the studs - then to the fire block - then screw the tv mount to the plywood AND fire block... ???

    I think that would suffice, no?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    edited July 2009
    You're sheet rocking stuff anyway, right? Cut a hole and add serious re-enforcement/cross bracing to the area you want to mount the TV. You can run your power and cables in the wall while you're at it, yes.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,749
    edited July 2009
    Hmm --

    Im going to run an AC outlet and the cable for a clean install (dedicated circuit, etc) ---

    So while that is going on we can better look to see what is going on.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,654
    edited July 2009
    There ya go. I'm thinking 3/4" ply notched into the face of the studs on both sides. Bolted and glued, that sucker will not give you any problems down the road.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited July 2009
    I also have 24" center studs in the house, my TV mount was fun as I couldn't have much adjustment too left or right. But in the end not a problem, and it's been up for 4 years or so.


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  • polkgeek
    polkgeek Posts: 24
    edited July 2009
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Yep, as of two days ago I have a house! hahaha...

    We have gone to town in the living room...

    We stripped off about 1/32" of trim paint on all the windows and doorways...

    We spackled the crap out of everything... had some drywall that needed patching - cut out those sections and reapplied... We have gone through 3 1/2 gallon buckets of spackle - JUST IN THE DEN! (HOLY CRAP) ;)

    Tomorrow we sand sand sand...

    As soon as sanding is satisfied - we prime... then paint

    Move in den furniture - off to the next room!

    Also... I have a question, where we are going to mount the TV in the den... the wall has a "fire block" - a horizontal piece of wood that attaches to two studs -- is this strong enough to hold my TV?

    studs will hold the mount via 4 bolts tight, but my friend i urge you never ever ever use spackling on your walls

    The reason being that no matter how many coats of eggshell flat or semigloss you apply youl never be able to hide it

    Look at the wall side on and youl see the spackeling no matter what

    use hot mud or mix up sheet rock powder with water and apply a can of texture if the wall has texture if not just use the mud and sand with a sanding block from any paint store
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,792
    edited July 2009
    Hey Trey. I'll give you a buzz. I wide open in the afternoon. I can help with the eye-ball on the support for the TV. I'll give the electrical the once over for ya as well.
    Dig it?
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,792
    edited July 2009
    Lasareath wrote: »
    I dig it, Wanna come to NJ next and give another polkie a hand ?
    For you. Anytime, Sal. Just say the word and I'll load up the tools.
    How's the Bypass pre-game going? Hangin' in there?
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited July 2009
    Congrats and enjoy.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,792
    edited July 2009
    I gotta size up the shrubs as well. See if they're pee worthy.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited July 2009
    I'm glad to see you enjoying yourself Trey.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,749
    edited August 2009
    hiding spackle is easy...

    Killz and lots of it - everywhere

    Thanks everyone!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2009
    Congrats on the House!
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited August 2009
    Congrats, man!

    Oh, and...

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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited August 2009
    Congrats Trey. Sounds like you are going to be busy for quite sometime!
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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited August 2009
    Excellent!

    Congratulation.

    Kilz is good stuff, as is the Zinser primer.

    You didn't mention if the house had any smoke smell, I assume not. If it *does* have any smoker smell in it do yourself a favor and prime with Kilz Original Oil Based primer.

    It stinks like hell when you first apply it, but it is the only thing that will lock out the smell seeping from the walls. Smoke/nicotine/etc will "come out" and pass right through water based primers.

    Put up with the oil smell for a few days (putting top coat of paint on helps a lot) and you will be glad you did (maybe not, but you wont' be sad you didn't three months later)

    It is perfectly fine to apply any old standard latex/water based paints over Kilz Original.

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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited August 2009
    Also don't save money on cheap paint for the walls inside. It's one of those things where your "savings" go out the window when your paints sucks balls two years later.

    I've had good luck with Behr from Home Depot for inside (outside I prefer something else)

    The stuff WalMart sells in the plastic buckets as "Kilz casual paint" or something like that is made by the same company that makes Behr. It's an amazingly good paint for the price, I used the flat to paint some hallway walls and it has held up amazingly!

    For $20 a gallon or so it rocks.

    Behr -- they usually run glossier than others. I find their eggshell to be a bit more glossy than others.

    One last thing. If you plan on using a RED color (popular for dining rooms, kitchens, makes a great "eating, talking" color as it excites the senses) USE A RED PRIMER FIRST!!! Otherwise you will be applying ten coats of paint to make it look right.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,749
    edited August 2009
    Thanks for all the advice --

    Im using Behr Satin - Ive painted about 20 houses in my lifetime and have had the best results with Satin - I absolutely hate flat paint... lol

    Thanks guys
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2009
    Behr is very good,I painted the trim on the house last week with
    Behr Premium Plus Ultra Exterior paint. The Premium Plus Ultra is Paint and Primer
    all in one:D
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited August 2009
    Congrats Trey!!! You should be proud of yourself getting your first house at your age.
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  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited August 2009
    Once place I do like flat is the ceiling.
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  • polrbehr
    polrbehr Posts: 2,834
    edited August 2009
    danz1906 wrote: »
    Behr is very good,I painted the trim on the house last week with
    Behr Premium Plus Ultra Exterior paint. The Premium Plus Ultra is Paint and Primer
    all in one:D

    You're welcome... what'dya expect?? :D







    Disclaimer here> No, I do NOT have an interest in the paint company.
    If I did, my showcase pix would look a LOT better.

    Oh, and congrats on the new home!!
    So, are you willing to put forth a little effort or are you happy sitting in your skeptical poo pile?


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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,774
    edited August 2009
    If you don't already know, you can ammend you '08 taxes and get your 1st time homebuyer tax credit NOW and not wait until you file next year! Use form 1040X if I remember correctly.
    Good luck!
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited August 2009
    Congrats bro, and get some PICS UP!!!
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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited August 2009
    wizzy wrote: »
    Also don't save money on cheap paint for the walls inside. It's one of those things where your "savings" go out the window when your paints sucks balls two years later.

    I've had good luck with Behr from Home Depot for inside (outside I prefer something else)
    ....
    Behr -- they usually run glossier than others. I find their eggshell to be a bit more glossy than others.

    One last thing. If you plan on using a RED color (popular for dining rooms, kitchens, makes a great "eating, talking" color as it excites the senses) USE A RED PRIMER FIRST!!! Otherwise you will be applying ten coats of paint to make it look right.

    +1 on his advice, especially the glossy observation about Behr paints. I have gone back to satin from eggshell as long as I use theirs.

    And, congrats and take time to enjoy. Prioritize your projects, complete one, and then move on to another.
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited August 2009
    Congrats on your new home! good luck with everything.:D





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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited August 2009
    Once you get everything together, Let see some pics.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited August 2009
    Ricardo wrote: »
    Congrats Trey!!! You should be proud of yourself getting your first house at your age.

    Agreed! I'm 23 and I'm a couple years away from getting a house. The wife and I tried to get a house last summer, but it didn't work out for us. Now we're going to go ahead and wait as there's a good possibility of us having to move next year.
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