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Published: Jan 22, 2012
Author: A K A Stone
Post Date: 2012-01-22 13:17:49 by A K A Stone
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#1. To: A K A Stone, Mad Dog (#0)
Yes. My wife has been complaining about not re-painting one of the bathrooms in our home. She wants to change the colour and then change all the matching colour accessories to match. So, she has urged me to get off my ASS from my "captain's chair" located in the study where my hard wired servers are located and perform the painting requirements OR ELSE! I have explained to her that I am waiting for Mad Dog to come back to LF and resume posting but apparently he is history; still, I wait because of his refreshing and unique insight about the world around us from a dawg's perspective. What should I do?
Go paint the bathroom.
I don't have a new paint brush.
Lowes and Home Depot sell them. Don't get those cheap Chinese brushes though. Alhough they are anlged the point isn't fine. You will get paint all over your ceiling while edging your walls with those brushes. Use a Purdy.
I have to save my money to pay the federal taxes due April 15th. Now, what do I do?
Buy the brushes needed and paint the bathroom. You can make up for it by getting off the internet. A paintbrush will only set you back about 12 bucks. Internet costs more. Pocket the difference.
Well, shouldn't I use a roller instead of a brush?
The brush is for edging. Yes you need a roller too.
Now, the cost for the job is getting more pricey. If I postpone payment to the federal government on my income taxes because of this project, you are recommending that I go to prison. I am just one human being and can not be stretched between pricey REQUIRED home projects and the lawful REQUIRED payments to the fed. Something has to give. What is it?
Post an address and I will send a new paint brush and roller. It's what we "libtards do".
Economics is a social phenomenon and in no way a “science”, no matter how desperately its high priests would like to have it believed otherwise. It is, instead, a branch of anthropology and the sooner that is recognized and accepted, the better off human-kind in general and the world of academic economics, in particular, shall be proximity1 We probably will see widespread civil disorder in the 1980s, as a direct result of our faltering economic system. Ron Paul
:) At least you have a sense of humor.
Do you know what paint brush I need? How about the roller size? You require specifications before sending anything.
You could provide specifications (through Stone told you what kind of brush to get), or I could use my own judgment and then you could complain that I got it wrong and "libtards are stupid".
Economics is a social phenomenon and in no way a “science”, no matter how desperately its high priests would like to have it believed otherwise. It is, instead, a branch of anthropology and the sooner that is recognized and accepted, the better off human-kind in general and the world of academic economics, in particular, shall be proximity1 We probably will see widespread civil disorder in the 1980s, as a direct result of our faltering economic system. Ron Paul
Maybe you should just go paint it for him. You seem pretty handy.
I see that term, "libtard" all the time. What is a "libtard"? <<-- first time in my life I have used a generic, term borrowed from the Internet grovel masters. Most should know that what I state is true, too.
Handy but old and tired.
Economics is a social phenomenon and in no way a “science”, no matter how desperately its high priests would like to have it believed otherwise. It is, instead, a branch of anthropology and the sooner that is recognized and accepted, the better off human-kind in general and the world of academic economics, in particular, shall be proximity1 We probably will see widespread civil disorder in the 1980s, as a direct result of our faltering economic system. Ron Paul
It's not my word, however I gather from context it's a combination of liberal and retarded. Ask CE, he's an expert.
Economics is a social phenomenon and in no way a “science”, no matter how desperately its high priests would like to have it believed otherwise. It is, instead, a branch of anthropology and the sooner that is recognized and accepted, the better off human-kind in general and the world of academic economics, in particular, shall be proximity1 We probably will see widespread civil disorder in the 1980s, as a direct result of our faltering economic system. Ron Paul
My wife would think about the neighbors considerations of a "social disgrace" which could perpetuate throughout the rest of my life. Nope. Not an option.
Now, a whole new problem has developed on this thread. Eric, in order to get my bathroom painted, you have to explain what a "libtard" is. Please hurry, the sand is quickly running through the hourglass and my wife has a dough-roller standing over me.
I'm sorry to have to say this, but Stone has given you some bad advice. There is absolutely no need to paint the bathroom. Go down to the nearest dollar store. Locate the sunglasses rack, and from the myriad of lens colors available, simply select a pair, that, when worn by your wife, the color she sees while in the bathroom will be exactly what she is looking for (or "at" in this case). VERY IMPORTANT: Do NOT let her wear the glasses in the rest of the house, because if she does, she'll demand that you paint every other room in the house EXCEPT the bathroom.
Tag line: I wuz HACKED, cuz I SAY so! (Boris Y) "I'd vote for obama" (Mad Dog, Paul voter) IF RonniePAULIE runs as a repukelican't, (OR even as a demonRAT), against the messiah "king" obammy; I'd vote FOR him.
OMG! Stone is a licensed, professional and insured contractor that guarantees his advice in O-HI-O; now I am in a deeper issue than I have ever wanted to be. Asking SELF<-- self, why did I respond to this thread?
OH GREAT! Now, I can wait for Mad Dog to come back; it is a prophet. Thanks for the advice.
You are welcome.
Tag line: I wuz HACKED, cuz I SAY so! (Boris Y) "I'd vote for obama" (Mad Dog, Paul voter) IF RonniePAULIE runs as a repukelican't, (OR even as a demonRAT), against the messiah "king" obammy; I'd vote FOR him.
Believe me, everyone else is wishing you didn't either.
. New chimney done by a contractor about a year and a half ago, now has white on the brick. I think it's leaching from the mortar. Sometimes it's there and sometimes it isn't. What is up?
. Strange bubbling on ceiling paint, somewhat looks like moisture through the drywall. But, when I climb into the attic I don't see water marks above these paint bubblings. I put newspaper around at various places (on the insulation, in the attic) above where the paint was doing this. Next time we have a good rain I'll climb up there and see if the paper has had any water on it. That was months ago, and many rains. Also, the day after I was up there climbing around I notice more paint flaking in the center of the living room ceiling. God damn. I think when I was climbing around I flexed the ceiling joists and the paint flaked off. Possible? Could the paint bubbling be from too high a humidity in the rooms at times? Should I get my ass up in the attic and check the paper? Why am I so eager to start projects and not finish them? Etc.
. How do you seal Saltillo Tile so that it comes out that cool dark orange rather than pale yellow? It's making me crazy...
What is up? That happens sometimes when it is done in the cold. I don't know what to do about it.
Could the paint bubbling be from too high a humidity in the rooms at times? Should I get my ass up in the attic and check the paper? I would check the newspaper you put down to see if it is wet. If so patch the roof first obviously. Just scrape the bad stuff off the ceiling and patch it. With some powdered sheetrock number 20. The 20 in the number is working time until it sets. You can use 45 or 90 also. You just have to wait longer between coats. You might use a bonding primer before patching. That will hold what is up there together better. I also like using a bonding primer when patching and you are down to the brown paper layer under the outside layer of paper on the drywall. That seems to prevent it from bubbling up later.
I have no idea what Saltillo Tile is. So I can't help you.
What is up? Did he use used brick?
Almost every country in the Middle East is awash in oil, and we have to side with the one that has nothing but joos. Goddamn, that was good thinkin'. Esso posted on 2012-01-13 7:37:56 ET
From here, A libtard wants to live in a fantasy world (in which life is the way that they WISH IT WAS) as opposed to dealing with life the way it actually is. (This explains the religious fervor that many of them demonstrate when it comes to smoking pot). The most idealistic libtard envisions a time when science/technology and Socialism will eliminate all poverty, hunger, war, disease, injustice, unemployment and prejudice. (It is a nice pipe dream but human nature will forever stand in the way of that goal). Most libtards subscribe to the notion that "people are basically good", and build their foundation for activism and "improving the human condition" on that faulty premise. Because they deny the facts about human nature, their "reasoning" is diametrically opposite to common sense (blue states vs. red states). The reality that people have different initiative levels, are basically selfish, and often work for their own interests before helping others, puts a libtard's panties in a wad. So, when citizens will not voluntarily comply with various libtard prescriptions for "the common good", then laws must be passed, or force used, to MAKE them comply. (It is the gradual path to totalitarianism). N. Combination of liberal and retard Used derogatorily by conservatives/Republicans for liberals/Democrats Pl. Libtards "Libterd", related and created using possibly this word as a foundation, or possibly from a different source as a combination of Liberal and Terd, without the prior knowledge of Libtard Yea, Libtard, I guess you want free health-care too?! Anyone not sufficiently conservative, as measured by fans of Fox News personalities, or AM hate radio hosts. "You WISH 'The Factor' was comically biased toward the right, libtard. Why do you hate America?" a sarcastic fusion of the words "liberal" and "retard" by unoriginal conservatives who are trying to mimic "conservatard" which was coined to mock conservatives by fusing "conservative" and "retard" and correctly co-ops the "t" in "conservative" as the fusion point for the two words I should have expected that people who watch Fox News would have started using the word "libtard" instead of choosing an insult that rolls of your tongue like "liberat". The moniker for liberals implying that their policies are retarded Did you hear that Libtard on MSNBC last night? Bucky: "Please hurry, the sand is quickly running through the hourglass and my wife has a dough-roller standing over me. Bucky, I hate to tell you this, but you're screwed.
"If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen!” -- Samuel Adams --
What is up? Did he use used brick? I think someone told me once it is lime coming out of the mortar joints. Like I said I notice this happens when you tuck point or pour in cold weather. There used to be two kinds of chemicals you could add to your mortar that would allow your concrete/mortar to be done down to about 20 degrees. One packet you would often get the white bleeding out. The other packet didn't seem to have that effect. The cheap pack was about a buck and the other one was maybe 2 bucks. It is good for an 80 pound bag of premixed mortar/concrete. The good stuff is called Rapid Set.
Actually if you really want the white spots off. You might try some Muratic Acid. Diluted of course. Just scrub it with one of those plastic scrub brushes.
Lots of old used brick was made in the era where the stack of brick was unevenly baked and the result was some were not suitable for use in exterior walls and chimneys due to being too 'soft'. They tend to absorb water.
Almost every country in the Middle East is awash in oil, and we have to side with the one that has nothing but joos. Goddamn, that was good thinkin'. Esso posted on 2012-01-13 7:37:56 ET
Thanks for the info. I use old brick sometimes. The guys I used to work for were specialists in Restoration work. They used it more often then me. They were big time liberals. I liked them though. One time I was giving one them a ride in my Truck. Rush Limbaugh was on. It was tense. It was in the Clinton Era.
The sheetrock, at some point, got wet and then got moldy. Hate to tell you this bro...but you need a new ceiling.
I'll believe that a corporation is a person 1 second after Texas executes one...
Yes. The contractor, most likely, did not flash the chimney correctly and so water coming down the roof does not deflect away from brickwork properly. Did he replace the actual chimney or just the brick veneer?
I'll believe that a corporation is a person 1 second after Texas executes one...
You can't say that without looking at it.
Oh...one quick question...did they skim coat the sheet rock?
I'll believe that a corporation is a person 1 second after Texas executes one...
Paint doesn't adhere to wet surfaces. Existing paint, that once adhered, will flake if there is mold. You saw that a lot in old houses with old windows and plastered walls. The wall appeared to be dry but the old paint flaked off to the touch and the new paint wouldn't adhere to the surface despite scraping and priming. Guys who have been around the painting game for a while can actually smell the mold. I never could. But you are correct about actually seeing it. I'd say that the probability that I am correct is 75-80% tho...
I'll believe that a corporation is a person 1 second after Texas executes one...
How is the best and cheapest way to get an oil spot from my concrete garage floor? And don't say elbow grease.
I just had some sheet rock patched and the plaster guy recommended rolling on a coat of Guardz before he textured the wall.
Almost every country in the Middle East is awash in oil, and we have to side with the one that has nothing but joos. Goddamn, that was good thinkin'. Esso posted on 2012-01-13 7:37:56 ET
And don't say elbow grease. LOL. Happens to me all the time, because I'm constantly working on cars, building rear-ends and front suspensions, etc. It's my "therapy," as it were... Ok, if you have clumps of greasy crap on your floor, scrape them up with your typical paint-scraper. Sweep them up, and toss into the nearest garbage can. Then, on the grease stains themselves, you can use carb-cleaner or brake- cleaner, in aerosol cans that you can buy at your local car-parts place (I think carb-cleaner is slighly more effective, but either will work). The cans are expensive- $7-8 per can, typically. BUT.... the solvent tends to be very aggressive, attacking the grease, allowing you to simply wipe up the puddle with paper towels. Repeat as necessary. If it's *really* stubborn stuff, that's been there a long time, you can use a scrub-brush after the majority is gone, to get a completely uniform appearance. If you're *really* cheap, you can use laquer thinner (you can buy a 2-quart can for about $4), pour small puddles on the grease stains, and then use a scrub- brush to work the stuff out of the pores of the concrete, and then wipe up with paper towels. Either way will get you a nice clean surface again. Now Freddie, don't say I'm not willing to contribute, especially on a subject like this, that can be a real problem, and has *real* answers. ;) Have a good evening. :)
"If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains sit lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen!” -- Samuel Adams --
Thanks. I think I have some carb cleaner in a can in the basement. I'll give it a try.
Good advice. I pour mineral spirits on the oil stain, let that sit for a minute, then cover with oil dry and let the oil dry soak it all up. It's very easy and very effective.
...is fairly standard now as a base coat on sheetrock. Did my kitchen two years ago and the sheetrock, once done, got a coat.
I'll believe that a corporation is a person 1 second after Texas executes one...
Junior got one right. I have a can of carb spray that has never been used on a carburator.
I'll believe that a corporation is a person 1 second after Texas executes one...
It's a clay tile from Mexico. Sealing it makes it turn anywhere from dark orange to yellow. I was just wondering if there is a special sealer or some kind of process to ensure that the end result is darker. If you throw some white colored kitty litter on the spot and walk on it to grind it in, it'll absorb the oil and obscure the spot enough over time you won't notice it. It's the easy way to deal with the problem.
Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.
I'll keep your tip in mind. I don't own kitty litter but my neighbors (and gf) do. I'll have to visit uptown for two freebies - if you know what I mean.
You could try (test) putting paint thinner or even mixed with diesel fuel on it first, to darken the tile. Try it on a spare tile if you have one. Then coat with sealer. Liquid floor wax might even darken it. Test before you get wild and do the whole thing.
Obama's watch stopped on 24 May 2008, but he's been too busy smoking crack to notice.
I did, about two years ago. I think this is what's happening, though I did primer it. I still haven't climbed up in the attic, lol
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#2. To: buckeroo (#1)
What should I do?
#3. To: A K A Stone (#2)
#4. To: buckeroo (#3)
#5. To: A K A Stone (#4)
Don't get those cheap Chinese brushes though. Alhough they are anlged the point isn't fine. You will get paint all over your ceiling while edging your walls with those brushes. Use a Purdy.
#6. To: buckeroo (#5)
#7. To: A K A Stone (#6)
A paintbrush will only set you back about 12 bucks.
#8. To: buckeroo (#7)
#9. To: A K A Stone (#8)
#10. To: buckeroo (#9)
(Edited)
#11. To: buckeroo (#9)
Now, the cost for the job is getting more pricey...
#12. To: lucysmom (#11)
Post an address and I will send a new paint brush and roller. It's what we "libtards do".
#13. To: lucysmom (#11)
#14. To: buckeroo (#13)
Do you know what paint brush I need? How about the roller size? You require specifications before sending anything.
#15. To: lucysmom (#14)
#16. To: lucysmom (#14)
(Edited)
#17. To: A K A Stone (#15)
Maybe you should just go paint it for him. You seem pretty handy.
#18. To: buckeroo (#16)
What is a "libtard"?
#19. To: A K A Stone, lucysmom (#15)
Maybe you should just go paint it for him. You seem pretty handy.
#20. To: lucysmom, Capitalist Eric (#18)
Ask CE, he's an expert.
#21. To: buckeroo, A K A Stone (#20)
#22. To: Wood_Chopper (#21)
I'm sorry to have to say this, but Stone has given you some bad advice.
#23. To: Wood_Chopper, Mad Dog (#21)
There is absolutely no need to paint the bathroom.
#24. To: buckeroo (#23)
Thanks for the advice.
#25. To: buckeroo (#22)
Asking SELF<-- self, why did I respond to this thread?
Say hello to your grandma for me.
#26. To: A K A Stone (#0)
Say hello to your grandma for me.
#27. To: A K A Stone (#0)
Say hello to your grandma for me.
#28. To: A K A Stone (#0)
(Edited)
Iran’s main drive for acquiring atomic weapons is not for use against Israel but as a deterrent against U.S. intervention -- Major General Zeevi Farkash, head of the Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate
#29. To: Biff Tannen (#26)
New chimney done by a contractor about a year and a half ago, now has white on the brick. I think it's leaching from the mortar. Sometimes it's there and sometimes it isn't.
#30. To: Biff Tannen (#27)
Also, the day after I was up there climbing around I notice more paint flaking in the center of the living room ceiling. God damn. I think when I was climbing around I flexed the ceiling joists and the paint flaked off. Possible?
#31. To: jwpegler (#28)
How do you seal Saltillo Tile so that it comes out that cool dark orange rather than pale yellow?
#32. To: Biff Tannen (#26)
New chimney done by a contractor about a year and a half ago, now has white on the brick. I think it's leaching from the mortar. Sometimes it's there and sometimes it isn't.
#33. To: buckeroo (#20)
Eric, in order to get my bathroom painted, you have to explain what a "libtard" is.
Libtard- As repetitive as it sounds, it stands for "liberal retard."
#34. To: mininggold (#32)
(Edited)
New chimney done by a contractor about a year and a half ago, now has white on the brick. I think it's leaching from the mortar. Sometimes it's there and sometimes it isn't.
#35. To: Biff Tannen (#26)
New chimney done by a contractor about a year and a half ago, now has white on the brick. I think it's leaching from the mortar. Sometimes it's there and sometimes it isn't.
#36. To: A K A Stone (#34)
#37. To: mininggold (#36)
Lots of old used brick was made in the era where the stack of brick was unevenly baked and the result was some were not suitable for use in exterior walls and chimneys due to being too 'soft'. They tend to absorb water.
#38. To: Biff Tannen (#27)
Strange bubbling on ceiling paint, somewhat looks like moisture through the drywall.
#39. To: A K A Stone, Biff Tannen (#34)
(Edited)
I think someone told me once it is lime coming out of the mortar joints.
#40. To: war (#38)
The sheetrock, at some point, got wet and then got moldy. Hate to tell you this bro...but you need a new ceiling.
#41. To: Biff Tannen (#27)
#42. To: A K A Stone (#40)
(Edited)
#43. To: A K A Stone (#0)
#44. To: war (#41)
Oh...one quick question...did they skim coat the sheet rock?
#45. To: Fred Mertz (#43)
How is the best and cheapest way to get an oil spot from my concrete garage floor?
#46. To: Capitalist Eric (#45)
#47. To: Capitalist Eric (#45)
#48. To: mininggold (#44)
Guardz
#49. To: Fred Mertz (#46)
(Edited)
#50. To: A K A Stone (#31)
Iran’s main drive for acquiring atomic weapons is not for use against Israel but as a deterrent against U.S. intervention -- Major General Zeevi Farkash, head of the Israeli Military Intelligence Directorate
#51. To: Fred Mertz (#46)
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
#52. To: hondo68 (#51)
#53. To: jwpegler (#50)
I was just wondering if there is a special sealer or some kind of process to ensure that the end result is darker.
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
#54. To: war (#41)
did they skim coat the sheet rock?
Say hello to your grandma for me.
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