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    old windows

    I removed some old windows, they are aluminum, bout 30 years old, i hate to just toss them in the trash, what could i do with them. think they would sell? They are from my own house. Thanks billy
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    iron doors?

    Anyone ever price these doors before? They are very expensive, but very beutiful.:eek: IM in central Tx, anyone know someone who makes them?:confused: Thanks Billy;)
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    artificial stone?

    Thanks guys
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    brick around fire place

    Hey guys im going to install man made stone in my living room as ive posted. Around my chimney, there is paint, behind the paint, there is pink and white marble, behind the marble there is brick. Do i need to remove the brick? Thanks
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    artificial stone?

    Hey guys, im going to try and put man made stone in my living room. One wall is where the chiminey is and the other wall is next to it. My q is this, do i stick the stone to plywood or what? What is the best looking man made stone u have seen? Thanks
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    artificial stone?

    What is the best looking artificial stone out in the market?
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    Bath?

    Wasn't there a bathrm section on here, or am i going crazy?
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    knockdown texture

    Thanks triple d, i had the guy do it for 80. It is a small space.
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    knockdown texture

    Anyone? Thanks
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    knockdown texture

    I have 35 sqft of ceiling in a restroom that i need to have textured, knock down. What do u guys think it would cost me to have someone do this for me. One guy told me he would do it for $80, how does this sound? Thanks:)
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    Framless Shower Glass

    Does anyone know about how much, framless shower glass would cost me. It measures 59" wide and 70" tall. It would be a door and a panel. Door needs to be no more than 25" wide;) Thanks guys:)
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    Im comfused

    Guys i realy dont know what to do on sealing/ ehance my stone shower. Ive been told two different things. I purchased a stone enhancer at Lowes. The guy there told me that it will seal and enhace the tile at the same time, even thow it does not say it will seal, only protects from stains. The...
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    Stone tile removal

    I installed stone tile in my shower. I set it on half inch hardie backer using versabond, it is realy on there. There are about 4 or 5 pieces that i would like to remove. I have not grouted yet. What is the best way to remove these tiles? Thanks I hope i made sense.
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    grout lines in shower

    thanks again
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    Sealing shower walls

    Thanks tile guy
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    Sealing shower walls

    Anyone? Thanks
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    Sealing shower walls

    After i have the stone tile in, i need to seal it right? I purchased a stone enhanser at lowes, will this do the job or not? Do i need to seal over the enhanser? Im not wanting a shiny finish. Thanks
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    grout lines in shower

    I was told, not to use sanded grout for the walls because it will not fill the entire line, and that nonsanded grout will. This guy said that the sanded grout will start to come out. And that it will also let water threw. So you guys think its ok to use sanded grout all the way around. Cool
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    grout lines in shower

    Ok, a couple of q,s. Im using 4 inch stone tile, im guessing 1/8 space all the way around, floor and walls. Should i go bigger? If i use 1/8 or bigger lines, can i use sanded grout on walls and floor? Should i use nonsanded grout? Thanks
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    Joint compound in a box?

    Ive been using the premixed joint compound that is in a plastic bag, and is put in a cardboard box. Every time i use it i make sure that i close the bag good. When i go back to using it the next day or so, some of it dries to the side of the bag, and crumbles in to the rest of it. What can i do...
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