Search results

House Repair Talk

Help Support House Repair Talk:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
  1. D

    Crackle/Faux finish paints: Anyone ever use these painting techniques? Your results?

    Since I am installing a new Toto toilet in my bathroom, I decided to repaint the walls, install a new mirror & towel racks. Are there any sites that offer helpful tips? I am prob. going to use the sponge off technique for that subtle, cloudy look. I might also crackle the bathroom cabinet...
  2. D

    Which way do I run the Laminate Flooring?

    It all depends. If your going to run the laminate up a set of stairs, then make sure you run the laminate lengthwise, or else you will be cutting a million small pieces to fit the stairs. I ran mine so that the in such a way that it makes the room look bigger. As you sit down on the sofa...
  3. D

    wood flooring in bathroom?

    I thought that if water gets under the laminate, in time it will warp or buckle depending on the amount of moisture. I would seal the laminate as I install it & use shower rugs over the laminate adjacent to the shower. ( if I had no choice & had to use laminate) I would go tile instead...
  4. D

    Laminate thickness

    I installed laminate floors in my living room, kitchen & front foyer. I used the thick stuff, 12mm. Its called Charleston Pine. It has a very nice finish, you can see all the flaws of the wood, the knots, etc. Vintage or distressed look is what it is called. It is a dark colored wood. I love...
Back
Top