Swimpy
Swimpy, have you tried any of the new microfiber cleaning cloths yet. They only need water to dampen and are the best for getting rid of dust. When we were laying floor tiles in my home, we used these cloths to remove the grout residue and it worked great. It also was good for removing sheetrock dust, which is really a challenge to get rid of.
BBB
I've been using Swiffers and those wet multi-surface wipes. I have a micro-fiber cloth. I've never used it wet. I'll give it a try. Thanks, BBB
I'm not really a fan of white ceilings. The ceilings in this house were all white when I moved in. One room at a time, they're changing.
When I just ran through that Benjamin Moore site Piffka linked to in the pink/black bedroom thread, I discovered that the ceiling in my bedroom is going to have to be an even deeper tone than I'd planned. Right colour, wrong tone was where I'd been heading.
I LOVE micro-fiber cloths.
I'm delighted to have the microfiber cloth information.
I couldn't find the micro-fiber cloth. I don't know which stinkin' box I put it in. Anyway, I got the Swiffer cloth wet and it worked much better. After I went over the floor a couple of times, I think most of the dust is gone.
It's been pretty boring around here. The only thing going on is the drywall taping and mudding. He's been at it since Monday. With any luck we may get some paint on the walls tomorrow.
I hope the weather is warm enough to open the windows. Even modern paint smells like paint.
The weather has been perfect here. It looks like the painting won't start until Monday now. The drywall guy said the mud is not drying fast enough.
The drywall guy is also the painter?
Somewhat suspicious that both the weather is good and the mud isn't dry -- is fishing season opening this weekend?
What sort of finish are you getting? Brocade? Orange peel? Sand?
No, the drywall guy is not the painter. Not getting any kind of finish on the walls. Just plain old paint. There won't be much finished wall visible after the cabinets go in. I had to save money somewhere.
No, the drywall guy is not the painter. Not getting any kind of finish on the walls. Just plain old paint. There won't be much finished wall visible after the cabinets go in. I had to save money somewhere.
I think there has to be some kind of finish, so maybe yours is a smooth one. That's good if you decide to hang wallpaper or paint a mural.
And some of us like smooth finishes for some houses..
The finish is just the paper on the drywall. It will be smooth. It's not like a plaster finish, though. The drywall paper is made to be primed and painted or wallpapered. I'm not crazy about it, but it's cheap. Like I said, most of the walls will be covered with cabinets and tile, so I think it will be fine.
Is that what is being painted sage green? I'm sure it will look fine, Swimpy. I prefer not having texture if I think I might be putting wallpaper up or doing any kind of faux finish.
Right now I've been painting a ceiling to look the sky, mostly to cover the slight differences between the old texture and a repair that had to be made. Textures are so difficult to match, as difficult as matching wood stain. The simplest always seems to work out best.
Cheers,
P
Yep, sage green walls. I'll post some pictures next week. This remodel is going to last at least a week longer than I expected. I'm really sick of eating out. I'm dying to cook something.
Even after the cabinets are installed, I've got to get the bench upholstered. The table will probably not be finished until July or August. <sigh> <OK...Just remember how great it's going to be...>
It will be fine. Construction projects always take longer than expected. You can use some old table, can't you, 'til the final one is finished? Cover it with a tablecloth to make it match if you're fussy. I'm wondering why you are waiting to get the bench upholstered... hard time getting the fabric? Around here, summer is boat re-upholstery season so you have to get your orders in quick.
I'm waiting until the thing is in place so I know the exact dimensions. I also haven't figured out how or if I should do a back rest. I think once I see the base I'll have a better idea how to finish it. I might even get a decorator involved. This is the kind of stuff I don't feel real confident about.
I'm confused, they're not mudding the dry wall at all? I guess I haven't been around that. I thought one muds smooth or wavy or whatever, but muds. That covers, for example, the taping.
