Recent content by hairball

Thanks! I am not familiar with 'soundboard' is that a type of drywall? I've seen soundproof drywall at Lowes. it looks like a double layer, but costs 5 times as much as the normal stuff. Is it similar to that?

That's very useful, thanks. I'll have a think about that solution. Looks cheaper than the heavy vinyl stuff.

Hi, all I am renovating a duplex that has an upper and a lower apartment. The upstairs is now done and has wood floors. My intentions is to fix up and rent out the lower apt. but the sound tranmission between the floors isn't going to be fun for either tenant. Right now I have the lower...

Hi, I have a solid oak floor and have recently sanded off the old stain and finish so it's down to the bare wood. The wood's colour is light which i want to preserve with whatever I finish it with. I understand oil based polyurethane is the recommended solution, but when i've used that...

Well, that's not so good. I guess i will have to keep thinking.

I agree. I also plan for prevention, but if my defenses fail, I don't want to have to replace the floor.

That looks pretty good. Thanks for the tip!

Hi, all This is my maiden post on a question that I've been pondering for a while. I own a duplex in Atlanta, Ga and I live in the lower apartment. The house is at the lowest part of the street and, although I've not experienced in my 2 months living there, I'm told that the lower apartment...