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muffler dragon;2273684; said:
May I ask what brand you bought?
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It's trafficmaster. Got it at Home Depot. It's cheap stuff, but we had to get rid of the hunter green carpeting and was on a budget with our kitchen project & now other things popping up

And we only plan on staying here a few more years
 
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I need to sand down the walls in our downstairs bathroom by my office. I don't know what size nap the folks before us used, but the paint is all lumpy looking.

Anyone have any recommendations on the type of sander to get\use? I am thinking that a sheet pad sander would be better than an orbital sander. I am concerned the orbital sander might leave swirls or gouges?
 
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buckeyebri;2274576; said:
I need to sand down the walls in our downstairs bathroom by my office. I don't know what size nap the folks before us used, but the paint is all lumpy looking.

Anyone have any recommendations on the type of sander to get\use? I am thinking that a sheet pad sander would be better than an orbital sander. I am concerned the orbital sander might leave swirls or gouges?
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While I realize it's a pain in the ass, house paint has little to no sanding resistance; therefore, I would recommend that you hand sand it with some sanding blocks. They come in different grits (smaller number = more coarse). If you went for a 180-grit sanding block(s), you'd be able to smooth it out in no time. The last thing you want to do is go through the paint and into the drywall, and you'll more than likely do that with power equipment.
 
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About ten years ago I was given a Dewalt random orbital sander that I've had luck with. I've never done a whole wall though.

buckeyebri;2274576; said:
I need to sand down the walls in our downstairs bathroom by my office. I don't know what size nap the folks before us used, but the paint is all lumpy looking.

Anyone have any recommendations on the type of sander to get\use? I am thinking that a sheet pad sander would be better than an orbital sander. I am concerned the orbital sander might leave swirls or gouges?
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Here's where I am in my kitchen remodel. Cabinets are all stained, and the poly is going on now.

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Saw31;2275893; said:
WTF dude. I watch the DIY network and they get this [Mark May] done in half an hour...:shake:
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I know. I need to find out their secret.

buckeyebri;2275937; said:
Mac, I think you have found a new career.....time to start buying, renovating and flipping houses bud.....:biggrin:
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Ha I'd love to start my own business doing this stuff. But I don't have the $ to do so
 
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Due to time and budget constraints, we really have not changed much in our house. Both areas should be more relaxed soon, so I wanted to take a straw poll:

What renovation(s) have you enjoyed the most afterwards?

Conversely, what upgrades didn't really seem worth the money and effort afterwards ?
 
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jwinslow;2279718; said:
Due to time and budget constraints, we really have not changed much in our house. Both areas should be more relaxed soon, so I wanted to take a straw poll:

What renovation(s) have you enjoyed the most afterwards?

Conversely, what upgrades didn't really seem worth the money and effort afterwards ?
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I think what I've enjoyed the most is the kitchen so far. The difference in just a little work has changed it so much. I've also really enjoyed starting from that hunter green carpet to wood laminate. The difference is amazing

If you're looking at upgrading, this is how we went about it. Upgrade/renovate something if it is failing first (for example both bathrooms in our house). Then my next criteria is, where do you spend the most time in the house? Living/family room, kitchen, etc. then move onto your second, third, etc.

For us it's this:

1. Bathrooms (they had to be fixed)
2. Kitchen (we spend a lot of time in there cooking)
3. Bedroom flooring

You could also look at renovations this way. I think I remember you saying that the house you're in is a longer term buy. If it is, then I'd go with the method above. If its a shorter term house, then I'd go with renovations that would get you the biggest bang for your buck. Aka kitchens and bathrooms first

I think the renovation that has been the worst was painting all the trim, baseboards, doors, etc white. Even though its just cosmetic, ill include it. Especially after painting the entire house before we moved everything in. I'm done painting (not literally done as I have more to do), but I'm sick and tired of it :lol:
 
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