Wall update

Valve1138

Valve1138

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So rather than bump the old ass thread about the wall in my office that I ripped out I figured I'd just make a new one since it's almost done.

Here's the original view:

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Here's after the wall was ripped out:

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And here's with the new drywall up, mudded, and taped:

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I've added several outlets including double duplex outlets on either side. Also, I've relocated the voice/data/CATV lines from the wall that was ripped out, into the new area. 12 Data, 2 Voice, ad two CATV. There was also one voice/data/CATV jack in the closet that stayed where it was. There's also a hookup for the Sirius radio antenna in there, I've got a Sirius antenna outside for good reception.
 
April40 said:
I'm not either... how are you making it so smooth? Just did a great job putting up the dry wall in the first place?
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Nope, the contractor did the drywall and framing. Just the framing alone behind it is beyond my expertise as it's kinda complicated given all the angles.

But yeah, they did a great job with the drywall and mudding. It looks fantastic. The room looks freakin huge now.
 
Gonna need two coats of paint or a primer. The mud will show through if you only put one coat on.
 
mikey said:
Gonna need two coats of paint or a primer. The mud will show through if you only put one coat on.
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Yep. I've got a gallon of primer and a gallon of interior latex white wall paint.

I'll do one coat of each. Possibly two on the regular paint depending on how the first coat looks after drying.

I picked up the gallon of "Alaskan Huskey" grey at the paint store yesterday for the final coat.
 
Valve1138 said:
Yep. I've got a gallon of primer and a gallon of interior latex white wall paint.

I'll do one coat of each. Possibly two on the regular paint depending on how the first coat looks after drying.

I picked up the gallon of "Alaskan Huskey" grey at the paint store yesterday for the final coat.
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You can get your primer tinted to the same color as the paint. might not have to do two coats of paint that way.
 
Valve1138 said:
The paint I got was $42 for the gallon. It's good stuff.
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I painted several of the guy who owns Summit Racing's houses last year. Obviously price was no object so I was using a life time guarantee paint that was ridiculously expensive. The stuff was thick like sour cream. Great stuff those.

He spent almost a grand on some special metallic paint to get some beams in his carriage house the same color as conduit. It was fun.
 
here I thought this thread was an update to your Facebook Wall. :fly:

looks good. I hate shed dormers though. I always manage to smash my head on the wall/ceiling. I'd have to make the walls outta that concrete sheetrock to keep from punching holes in it.
 
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