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Mac;2251615; said:
I'll take it one step further...build a tree house and live in that
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Zippercat;2251903; said:
You don't clean up Great Stuff, you just throw away whatever it gets on. I would sure hate to be the plumber who had to get to those drainlines if you put that stuff in there........
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So Great Stuff is out of the question, then...DAPtex as well and find a different solution, like painting a piece of cardboard? :lol:
 
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A couple inches around each pipe going to/from the sink, plus unfinished (i.e. they didn't tile or paint) drywall in a large square around the pipes. For the toilet its about 2 inches on either side of the pipe out of the wall. Also have about an inch on each side of the shower head, but there's a decorative cover that just isn't adhered to the wall yet that I can do instead of filling the gap.

I realized I made it sound a little larger in my original post, but I had forgotten the unfinished drywall was back there. I try to ignore it when I'm in there since it drives me nuts. :lol:

Also, this is only an issue because the sink is a pedestal sink with nothing around it. If there were a cabinet or enclosure, I obviously wouldn't be asking since it would be out of sight, out of mind.
 
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Hmmm what about getting a patch (like a 4"x 4" or 6" x 6") and cutting it so that you can fit it around the pipe. Then just mud over it sand, and paint? I think the patch might be the easiest way to do it.

Then what you could do, not sure if they make these but find an escutcheon that is cut in half that snaps together, or just buy a whole one and cut in half. Then you could hold it together with clear caulk?

Or skip the escutcheon completely.
 
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Mac;2251999; said:
Hmmm what about getting a patch (like a 4"x 4" or 6" x 6") and cutting it so that you can fit it around the pipe. Then just mud over it sand, and paint? I think the patch might be the easiest way to do it.

Then what you could do, not sure if they make these but find an escutcheon that is cut in half that snaps together, or just buy a whole one and cut in half. Then you could hold it together with clear caulk?

Or skip the escutcheon completely.
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Starting my kitchen remodel here soon. I need to paint the kitchen ceilings. They are currently an off white color, and will be painting them white. Should I go with a semi gloss? I've heard both semi gloss or flat for kitchen ceilings. The ceiling height is relatively standard, although with bulkheads above cabinets so it feels lower.
 
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Mac;2252539; said:
Starting my kitchen remodel here soon. I need to paint the kitchen ceilings. They are currently an off white color, and will be painting them white. Should I go with a semi gloss? I've heard both semi gloss or flat for kitchen ceilings. The ceiling height is relatively standard, although with bulkheads above cabinets so it feels lower.
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Semi-gloss is what I am using. I think it looks better than flat. Basically an aesthetic call based on your opinion.
 
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