What did you do today?

[Floorist]

I found a tool on EBay new that is $40, Amazon wants $150 for the exact same one. Seller won't take debit or credit card.

 

[Nick]

How about a money order ?

 

[Floorist]

No, they say only Paypal.

 

[havasu]

I'd find another source. Something is fishy about that deal.

 

[Tom Picciani]

It’s not uncommon for eBay vendors to only take PayPal. I do trust PayPal. I don’t trust eBay unless the seller is verified.

 

[Don Monfils]

I did a job yesterday, floating LVT in a cut up kitchen and long hallways. Carpet rip up, 1/4 round, cove base, appliances.
I cheated 2 days short, of the three weeks recovery time after surgery.
Nice gentle break in , with a 10 hour day .
Felt good to do something productive.
My legs are real sore today.
I have some pretty decent work lined up for the next few weeks.
Looking forward to it !

 

[havasu]

I just came from the shooting range. It's a nice way to relieve pressure.

 

[Floorist]

I just came from the shooting range. It's a nice way to relieve pressure.

Just imagine it is your ex.

 

[Tom Picciani]

Finished sanding kitchen walls and ceiling with 120. Wiped it all down with damp rag. Former owner was a smoker so the water ended up milky yellow and pretty disgusting. Leaving the plastic up till ceiling is painted. 52% humidity in house. I think I’m ok. I’ll cut in tomorrow. Hope my caffeine shakes take a day off!

 

[Nick]

You can spray the walls with Simple Green.. I did it to a house , and the Nicotine just ran down the wall ..

 

[Don Monfils]

My official “first day” back to work.
450’ of core-tec.
I’ve never been so pumped, to get back to work.

 

[Tom Picciani]

You can spray the walls with Simple Green.. I did it to a house , and the Nicotine just ran down the wall ..

Thanks.

I think the walls are clean enough to paint now.

Once that's done I'll wipe down the cabinets with a wood cleaner. Maybe Murphy's Oil Soap.

Right now, Pennsylvania has a lot of humidity in the air. The inside air is at 52% but I have to open the window for ventilation when I paint. And the humidity outside is 90% right now. But I think if I just crack the window the AC should keep things dry enough. I'm not going to bump my head on wet paint unless I get a long pair of stilts...

 

[Tom Picciani]

At the same time I’m going to start staining trim and baseboard for kitchen.

The old trim was poorly stained. But I found a match which if applied correctly looks really good. See example. The broken piece is the old baseboard. The nicer piece is the back of some molding I tested the stain on. Zar Teak.

 

[Nick]

Looks Good ..

 

[DarisMulkin]

That old board looks like the stain I used to use when I refinished furniture. It was Flecto Walnut I believe.

 

[Floorist]

Ate with this guy a couple days back
https://www.bing.com/videos/search?...DE4AFCF02C0CF076EFCADE4AFCF02C0CF07&FORM=VIRE

Joe Pike was a roofer until his voice got heard. Have known him for 30 years. Sounds like Sam Elliot here. Does movies, Discovery Channel shows, commercials etc. Still lives here in town.

 

[Nick]

You know him ?

 

[Floorist]

Worked with him. He was roofing and doing carpenter work here for a long time. Still go eat with him some.

 

[Floorist]

They built him a studio in his house, so he could cut down on flights.

 

[Nick]

Nice ..