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  1. M

    Grout and Caulk questions - with pics...

    So the 10lb bag is plenty for a full shower?
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    Grout and Caulk questions - with pics...

    Cool, thanks, now I see it... I'll probably get the 25lb. bag over the 10lb. to be on the safe side. What's the best kind of container to mix it in? some sort of shallow tray maybe?
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    Grout and Caulk questions - with pics...

    Cool, thanks. I used an oscillating tool with carbide grout removal bit already, but it was harder going than I thought it would be. There are still bits of grout left here and there, but I think it's pretty close. I will go over it again with a utility knife and then do the re-grout...
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    Grout and Caulk questions - with pics...

    Hey thanks! But sorry, the grout question is separate... I was wondering if in the first pics enough of the old grout has been removed so that I can re-grout?
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    Grout and Caulk questions - with pics...

    Cool, I was planning on doing the painter's tape thing for the caulking, looks like a good method... But those gaps aren't too large for caulk alone? Also, is enough of the grout removed or do I need to remove more?
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    Grout and Caulk questions - with pics...

    Questions: 1) Have I removed enough of the old grout, to allow proper adhesion for the new grout? In the pics where you can see some grout still in there, I have taken it out in those spots, so there is a recess there, it's just hard to see in the pics. Or do I need to remove more? 2) Are...
  7. M

    Rotted window sill question...

    Best suggestion so far!
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    Rotted window sill question...

    Here is a pic of the window:
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    Rotted window sill question...

    Great thanks for the suggestions. The thing is it's so cold here now (20's at night, 30's during the day) that I don't think I can do any painting or caulking. Bondo may be ok in the cold though...
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    Rotted window sill question...

    I have a rotted window sill where about 20% of it is all rotted away in one corner; part of the bottom of the side trim is rotted as well. How can I cover them up, or temporarily fix them to get me through the winter until I can fix them properly in the spring? I don't want water to get in...
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    Info needed on No-VOC primers...

    Wow, not much action at all on this forum...
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    Info needed on No-VOC primers...

    Does anyone have any experience using any of the following interior latex No-VOC primers? - Ben Moore Natura - Sherwin Williams Harmony - Olympic Premium - Freshaire Choice These all have zero vocs, and that is what I want. Zero-vocs. Not Low-vocs, but zero. Anyone here ever used these?
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    Advice needed on paint prep...

    Thanks for all of the info. Interesting, I'll have to consider that now, although at this point I was resigned to try sanding/smoothing the flaked areas again, then sand and TSP the entire interior, as opposed to trying to remove the entire top coat. Totally agree. (I think Handyguy was just...
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    Advice needed on paint prep...

    Nice. Yeah, I plan on washing with TSP, then using BM Fresh Start Latex Primer (or Kilz2 perhaps?), then latex paint. Those bastards! Do you mean just the loose paint around the current flaking areas, or do you mean the entire surface of the interior? Also, I planned on priming everything...
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