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01-26-2007, 08:19 AM | #377 |
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Ok, now for the final phase of the "getting my place ready to sell" project. Carpet.
How much should I expect to pay (labor and materials)? I'm guessing I have around 300 sq feet to carpet, and I just want some cheap carpet. |
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01-26-2007, 08:21 AM | #378 |
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Tommorrow we are putting some swiftlock wood flooring laminate in the kitchen. Anyone have any experience with this? It seems pretty easy, just snap it together.
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01-26-2007, 08:31 AM | #379 | |
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01-26-2007, 08:38 AM | #380 | |
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01-26-2007, 08:39 AM | #381 | |
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Laminate is always marketed to inexperienced DIYers as "easy" but it's really difficult, especially if your room isn't square. |
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01-26-2007, 08:41 AM | #382 | |
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01-26-2007, 08:42 AM | #383 | |
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You should be able to get incredibly cheap carpet installed - all inclusive for around $1000. If you're selling your place, upgrade the pad. It will make the carpet feel more expensive than it is. |
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01-26-2007, 08:43 AM | #384 |
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Any door jambs?
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01-26-2007, 08:43 AM | #385 | |
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01-26-2007, 08:52 AM | #386 | |
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01-26-2007, 08:57 AM | #387 | |
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Even though it seems easy to snap them together when you have two loose pieces, it's not going to be that easy when you are putting the stuff down. Alway be ginger when using the tapping block because the edges can and will chip. My best advice is to be patient with the stuff and don't force it. |
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01-26-2007, 09:12 AM | #388 |
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Good advice BE.
Saul, you aren't gonna snap this floor together in 2 hours like you see on TV. Leave plenty of time to get it done and don't rush. Measure twice, cut once. |
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01-26-2007, 09:39 AM | #389 |
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Anyone ever put in a door and door frame? Need to replace my front door. New door is 80" and old one is about 84" tall. Obviously, I'm going to have to added facer board on the outside and sheetrock on the inside. I will have my uncle who is fairly experienced at home improvements help guide me. Do you guys have any other advice on this?
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01-26-2007, 09:44 AM | #390 |
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Front door at my first house was one of the bigger "Oh crap" projects I got into in that project.
Everything was so out of whack that it was quite an ordeal. Have some lumber, plenty of shims, some insulation to stuff, caulking and some edging. I can't imagine your project not being easier than that mess was.... |
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