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    Questions on painting and installing trim, then filling nail holes

    I am finishing a workshop space, and will be ready for trim in a couple weeks. I plan to use 3/4 MDF ripped to a yet to be determined width, and then route a small radius on the outside corners of the door and window trim, and the top outside corner of the base board. My current plan is to spray...
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    Question on paint sheen levels for ceiling and walls, and seeking advice on painting 12’ ceilings

    In 2 or 3 weeks, the Sheetrock will be finished in my shop build out, and it will be time to paint. I would like to DIY the interior pant to save on some labor costs. I painted the interior of my house, so I’m not a complete newbie, but I‘m not very experienced either. This space is a workshop...
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    Looking for flooring suggestions for workshop bathroom. Luxury Vinyl Plank???

    I have a 8'x8' bathroom in my workshop currently under construction. This is a build out in an existing pole shed, and the bathroom area has an existing concrete floor with no moisture barrier. I think I want to put luxury vinyl plank flooring down. Will LVP work over a concrete slab with no...
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    Heating and cooling options for 870 sq. Ft wood shop. Mini split or ????

    I’m starting on a work shop build out inside my uninsulated unheated pole building. The pole building is 45’ x 65’ x 16’ side walls, and my internal workshop will be 18’x48’x12’ side walls yielding me about 870 sq. Ft. of space. In this 870 sq ft. There will be a 64 sq. Ft. bathroom and 64 sq...
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    Recommend HVAC for 900 sq. ft. shop space in design phase

    I'm in the process of gathering quotes and costs for a 900 sq. ft. shop space. My current design is 18'x48', with 12' ceilings. I will have 200 amps of electrical service available, and it looks like I may have the option for natural gas. I previously thought this was not an option, but now the...
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    Recommend a ceiling height for a wood working shop

    I'm in the planning / dreaming phase of a potential dedicated wood working space. Due to several limiting factors, my current plans are for a structure 18' wide and 48' deep. The attached garage at my house has a 10'6" ceiling height, and I really like it. Based on this I was thinking either 10'...
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    Considering floor heat for a new construction workshop

    I’m in the planning stages of a new construction workshop approximately 36’x36’ with 12-13’ side walls. Side walls would be 2x6 with the maximum R value they will hold. The ceiling will be blown in insulation in the range of R20-30. My current plan is to use tube heat in the floor to maintain a...
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    What plug and socket for 220v 30 amp? Looking for best bang for the buck choice

    I recently purchased a table saw, and joiner that require 220 volt 21 amp, and 15 amp. I need to wire in a couple sockets, and install plugs on the cords. I plan to use 30 amp breakers, because I have plenty of power at my panel. I am looking at NEMA L6-30 socket and plugs, I can get a plug and...
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