tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.comments2023-05-01T05:37:23.417-05:00Remodeling and Home Repairs With Peter BalesPeter Baleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394045158937328002noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-8677830199316305852010-05-24T08:55:58.909-05:002010-05-24T08:55:58.909-05:00You did an excellent job on my mom's house! T...You did an excellent job on my mom's house! The pictures and posting look great too. Thanks so much! <br /><br />-Sarah MathiesenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-48870643381420607752010-05-22T20:08:26.455-05:002010-05-22T20:08:26.455-05:00I know this is an old post, but I am happy to find...I know this is an old post, but I am happy to find the pic. I am going to use Delorean Gray on my subway tile (tiling is a few weeks away) for our kitchen remodel and I am at the stage now where I want to see the finished product! At least I have this pic to look at ;)Devadeva Mirelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02872514743649524997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-9799006095987604332010-03-04T06:03:56.322-06:002010-03-04T06:03:56.322-06:00Kristen, Thanks for the question.
If you are usi...Kristen, Thanks for the question.<br /><br />If you are using the beadboard plywood it is designed so that there's a lip on the side so that these seams overlap and won't show. The main concern will be where the ends of the pieces come together (called <i>butt joints</i>). <br /><br />It would be fine to use a small piece of trim on this joint, though I might opt for something less bulky than a 1x3. Look at the trim section at your local home store. For example, Home Depot carries a mullion trim that's 3/8" x 1 3/8" and has a nice decorative profile to it. This might be more appropriate.<br /><br />If you were using real beadboard, which are individual boards that fit together with tongue-n-groove joints, then you can treat it like a hardwood floor and just stagger the joints. This would likely be the most historical approach to a beadboard ceiling. However, the 4x8 beadboard sheets are likely half to a third of the cost, not to mention the saved labor to install them.<br /><br />Hope this helps!<br />-PeterPeter Baleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394045158937328002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-18539035559658898682010-03-02T15:13:00.639-06:002010-03-02T15:13:00.639-06:00Hi- I am preparing to beadboard all ceilings in my...Hi- I am preparing to beadboard all ceilings in my c.1890 mansard, top floor condo. The way that it will run along the ceilings, will leave me to deal with the seam issue- SO- is there anything odd if I throw up a type of coffered look to hide those seams? Not as high profile, as my ceilings are not high enough for a full coffered look, but maybe some very low profile 1" x 3" pine painted to match the ceiling?<br />Looking for suggestions on this. Given the size of the room, a patterned grid would not work, it would be more like a simple cross going both ways. Does this make sense?! TO add more visual, there are ceiling fans centered in every room.<br /><br />Thank you30 Summer Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826012011115472106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-79523440221917792022010-02-09T13:25:14.024-06:002010-02-09T13:25:14.024-06:00Peter - I'm looking forward to going through y...Peter - I'm looking forward to going through your blog. I'm working on a bathroom remodel now with subway tile ... so I'm hoping you've got more tips for me with the process of grouting and caulking. I'm a bit confused about those corners.niartisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08328154164462941199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-70860691038303297092010-01-04T04:33:43.413-06:002010-01-04T04:33:43.413-06:00-i thought the name came from the shape it made li...-i thought the name came from the shape it made like the s-trap<br />thanks for your blogObdulianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-34881189544342811872009-12-24T11:12:27.827-06:002009-12-24T11:12:27.827-06:00Great job you have.Great job you have.Subway Tile Backsplashhttp://www.subwaytilebacksplash.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-36248700145073096002009-12-23T03:18:30.387-06:002009-12-23T03:18:30.387-06:00Great blog!! Spacify offers exclusive range of Ba...Great blog!! Spacify offers exclusive range of <a href="http://www.spacify.com/modern-bathroom-furniture.htm" rel="nofollow">Bathroom Vanity Cabinets</a> With latest trends and designer styles to remodel your bathroom.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968769008615002038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-66587007870477949392009-12-06T23:35:37.204-06:002009-12-06T23:35:37.204-06:00We'll be looking forward to your posts, since ...We'll be looking forward to your posts, since we are renovating a 1931 cottage! Melinda & DeanMelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00440179814104142739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-77696830032111382022009-11-18T07:01:28.332-06:002009-11-18T07:01:28.332-06:00Hi there;
I'm considering a similar remodel f...Hi there;<br /><br />I'm considering a similar remodel for my kitchen/livingroom. As of now, I hav a 17 foot wall separating the two areas and I want to open the entire area up. It's a 2 x 4 wall that separates the two rooms, and the home is only 10 years old so I can only assume that it isn't load bearing. When the wall comes down, should I install a header anyway?<br /><br />Thanks for any advice you can offer!<br /><br />DonDonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-1432143846684277782009-11-16T13:59:43.208-06:002009-11-16T13:59:43.208-06:00Great advice! I wanted to do something other than...Great advice! I wanted to do something other than just the plain chair molding at the top and what you've done looks great and doesn't seem to complicated! Thanks!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-18799098564371764882009-10-15T14:25:24.917-05:002009-10-15T14:25:24.917-05:00What a great blog, thank you for all the wonderful...What a great blog, thank you for all the wonderful information.Travertine Fireplace Mantelhttp://stoneimportsinc.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-78841900990223073432009-09-26T13:47:44.643-05:002009-09-26T13:47:44.643-05:00Love this idea! Exactly what I want to do - had b...Love this idea! Exactly what I want to do - had been thinking about just cutting a window out of the wall - but cutting the door jamb sure makes it looks more open. Can you show me a finished pix with the countertop. I also would like the height of the countertop and the width so that bar stools could fit under. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-57371825173444497482009-08-27T04:13:58.863-05:002009-08-27T04:13:58.863-05:00It has been hard to put down the plaster from the ...It has been hard to put down the plaster from the walls..Kitchen Worktopshttp://www.granite4less.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-11488264361988584522009-08-22T01:55:29.010-05:002009-08-22T01:55:29.010-05:00A roof is the covering on the uppermost part of a ...A roof is the covering on the uppermost part of a building. A roof protects the building and its contents from the effects of weather. Structures that require roofs range from a letter box to a cathedral or stadium, dwellings being the most numerous. In most countries a roof protects primarily against rain. Depending upon the nature of the building, the roof may also protect against heat, against sunlight, against cold and against wind. Other types of structure, for example, a garden conservatory, might use roofing that protects against cold, wind and rain but admits light. A verandah may be roofed with material that protects against sunlight but admits the other elements.Evangeline Parkerhttp://www.homecontractorsdirect.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-19861632376927303742009-08-16T18:21:48.348-05:002009-08-16T18:21:48.348-05:00I did have to reinforce these floors by adding an ...I did have to reinforce these floors by adding an extra layer of 5/8" subfloor. This was mainly because the previous subfloor was just not substantial enough to hold any tile, let alone travertine. <br /><br />I've read great things about the Schluter-Ditra underlayment, but haven't had a chance to use it yet myself. <br /><br />I'd say that plywood subfloor is fine, as long as the deflection is acceptable. Deflection is the amount of movement to the supporting structure. I'd recommend calculating that by knowing the type of lumber that the framing is made up of and using the wonderful "Deflectolator" over at the JohnBridge forums. (Google it) They can also give you more helpful info about any tile work that you are considering.<br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />-PeterPeter Baleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394045158937328002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-11718236212823627582009-08-15T19:37:23.414-05:002009-08-15T19:37:23.414-05:00cool post and thanks.
may I ask if you had to re...cool post and thanks. <br /><br />may I ask if you had to reinforce the floors or use ditra schluter on it? have read a few palces that recommend using it for trvertine floors.<br /><br />what's your take on it? safe to lay on plywood subfloor as is? thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-23112458974862233662009-08-12T23:55:33.418-05:002009-08-12T23:55:33.418-05:00We did a similar slate tile hearth in Illinois and...We did a similar slate tile hearth in Illinois and were in love with the project! We used 4" squares on the diagonal - but I like your lay out too! Beautifully done!Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00440179814104142739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-70092851995591354712009-07-26T15:07:55.569-05:002009-07-26T15:07:55.569-05:00Thanks for your advice, Peter.Thanks for your advice, Peter.Rich Leonardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01060538864273399240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-51044952856687460252009-07-20T01:37:21.340-05:002009-07-20T01:37:21.340-05:00Thanks for sharing all this information about roof...Thanks for sharing all this information about roofing.<br /> Your blog is very impressive and the way you have discribed about roofing is very nice.Angelle Marshallhttp://www.homecontractorsdirect.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-78674267563036891142009-07-16T21:09:17.425-05:002009-07-16T21:09:17.425-05:00Rich, Thanks for the question! First, you want t...Rich, Thanks for the question! First, you want to make sure that a porch swing is attached to rafters or ceiling joists that will support the weight. The beadboard shouldn't carry this kind of weight and can just be attached with finish nails. You could apply glue at the point where one broke to seal the joint together well, but the nails will secure it in place. <br /><br />-PeterPeter Baleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394045158937328002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-49467206531668258622009-07-16T18:20:54.010-05:002009-07-16T18:20:54.010-05:00Our porch swing which was screwed into the ceiling...Our porch swing which was screwed into the ceiling collapsed and took a length of beadboard with it. Am I safe simply to nail it back up or should I glue it?Rich Leonardihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01060538864273399240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-38175191933036751362009-07-15T03:00:11.584-05:002009-07-15T03:00:11.584-05:00Your blog is very is very impressive and interesti...Your blog is very is very impressive and interesting.Before going through your blog i didn't know many things that you have discussed in . <br />ThanksAngelle Marshallhttp://www.homecontractorsdirect.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-26082504983766168642009-06-11T11:31:55.547-05:002009-06-11T11:31:55.547-05:00Hi Peter,
I have just surfed in from Google.
Rea...Hi Peter,<br /><br />I have just surfed in from Google.<br /><br />Really like your blog.<br /><br />DaveDIYhttp://www.lets-do-diy.com/Projects-and-advice/Tiling/Ceramic-wall-tiles.aspxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379873126176095920.post-7328461936194669092009-06-08T21:02:54.051-05:002009-06-08T21:02:54.051-05:00I just bought a house and I am planning to re-do t...I just bought a house and I am planning to re-do the whole garden. Might need some more tips, haha.Philhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15105152046955689578noreply@blogger.com