Recent content by rbunch4468

I am looking at adding some windows in my workshop, but more like ‘transom‘ windows (wider than they are tall) up high to deliver light and ventilation, but preserve wall space for hanging racks and slat wall space. I haven’t shopped windows for probably 30 years…. I am thinking either an...

That green pvc pipe is part of my shop dust collection system. Next task is to paint the pvc something more in line with the shop. Shop contains wood and metal working tools.

Here is a before and after of my space. Four years ago, I posted in the Forum describing what I wanted to do. Many of the suggestions received then have been incorporated into the new space. To date, we have: Pulled down the Popcorn ceilings Installed new lighting Covered old dark panelling...

The wallboard over the block will be for aesthetics... yes. The previous construction I’m removing was crappy wood paneling stapled directly to the studs. We’ve been in this house 4 years, and I have never liked this approach. Since I pulled the paneling, I want to go back up with a finished...

I want to install 5/8” Type X firebreak gypsum on my garage wall adjacent to the main house. The wall is framing on the upper portion, but the bottom most few feet are cinder block. My question is about proper installation of the gypsum board. Should I use either a hat channel, or firming...

Please follow up with a post after the project is done. I am looking at doing a workshop off of the garage in VCT. Also, I have discovered Armstrong's Diamond 10 Technology that is a surface coating on VCT. It looks like the extra coating is only distributed through Retail Flooring...

Careful with the door weight! You wouldn't want to open both left/right doors and have the shelving fall over on you...

What did you end up doing? I have also started to look at Shield-Crete, but am second guessing based on your experience.

"Ironically I don't come to this forum for grammar lessons. /rolleyes" Shouldn't there be a comma after 'Ironically'? lol... couldn't resist...

I currently favor LED fixtures for a different reason... In my former home shop in the basement of my New England home (I know, I know... this is a GARAGE forum), the temperatures are very cool and it takes quite a while to warm with a space heater. My old fluorescents were very dim in the...

I have read quite a few other articles on the Tyco splices. Many varied opinions about using them even if they are legal... There seems to be controversy over whether or not they SHOULD be legal. Given this concern, I am going to err on the safe side. My solution allows me to rotate the...

Also, just to provide context, this is a new-to-us home built in the late 80's. We are less than thrilled with some of the finish quality, including many of the garage lighting and recepticals. While planning to upgrade my ceiling lighting, I discover that NONE of the current fixtures are...

Thank you... I will not embed the current box behind the finish wall, as I do not want to violate code. I will research the Tyco splice, though. Normally, I would opt for the box with a blank cover. In this case, I want the finished wall surface. Are there other reasons to reconsider...

I want to move a duplex outlet about two feet on my shop wall. The walls are finished, so what I want to do is install a new old work box, power it from a tap from the current outletbox. I would, then, have the old box consisting of wire nutted power, with the outlet fixture removed. I want...

Valspar makes their own 'Premium Clear Coating'. They promote is as an optional finish over their color coats. I am surprised that they wouldn't mention it in response to your inquiry.