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    Armstrong VCT - Which adhesive?

    Building on this old thread, recently used Armstrong S-515 moisture resistant adhesive. Application was a well seasoned, clean, 70 year old, poured concrete floor. We followed the directions to the letter. Selected the advertised, moisture resistant product knowing rain water occasionally...
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    Galvanized or black pipe?

    I use galvanized for both my air lines and HVAC systems. Point being, black steel pipe very easily rusts from compressor condensation. Such rust is a much greater liability than zinc hypothetically flaking off galvanized pipe.
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    Warming garage floor

    Gmcarmaro, I have the same issue here in VT. In hind sight wished I had insulated the floor slab and concrete walls when built 20 years ago. The balance of construction including doors are insulated best possible. The concrete and surrounding ledge is a mammoth heat sink. On warm summer days...
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    Lista cabinet restoration questions

    jgorm, I have a dozen or more Lista and Vidmar cabinets and benches in my shop and home garage. Some I bought new, most other used. The used cabinets had typically been poorly repainted. To restore I remove the handles and strip outside surfaces with automotive paint stripper. Wipe clean...
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    Walk Thru Garage Doors

    I too am interested in a walkthru overhead, garage door. Application is for a masonry, industrial building. Require heavy duty, weather tight, commercial use construction. Am interested in hearing form forum members with FIRST HAND, long term experience.
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