tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post7043532118349222098..comments2024-03-28T18:32:43.699-05:00Comments on Bayou Renaissance Man: Flooring for an enclosed-porch "man cave"Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10595089829300831372noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-11618541410939700482016-01-18T08:32:41.851-06:002016-01-18T08:32:41.851-06:00I'm so happy for y'all! Good luck with fin...I'm so happy for y'all! Good luck with finishing up the move. Look forward to seeing you both again at Phlegmfest!Christina RN LMThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03260505524676910667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-78918401910661463402016-01-16T18:15:30.943-06:002016-01-16T18:15:30.943-06:00Sounds like your renovations are proceeding apace;...Sounds like your renovations are proceeding apace; that's a GOOD thing. I'm so happy for the two of you. :)Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-9080084155117731462016-01-16T17:51:29.847-06:002016-01-16T17:51:29.847-06:00I'll be anxious to hear how that floor is. We ...I'll be anxious to hear how that floor is. We have a problem, being in snow country, of tracking in road sand and ruining our kitchen floor. This sounds like it might be a good answer. Woodsterman (Odie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00423574390748358762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-78119777513383933042016-01-16T14:27:20.546-06:002016-01-16T14:27:20.546-06:00Though I wouldn't put it in a new house, I'...Though I wouldn't put it in a new house, I've never understood the big deal with popcorn ceilings. "Elephant bark" sounds interesting: I've never heard of it. I only see it in 48" widths. What do you do with the seams?Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-13949043390989584942016-01-16T14:21:33.134-06:002016-01-16T14:21:33.134-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Gorges Smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777621500611603786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-15871463926568916932016-01-16T13:49:43.391-06:002016-01-16T13:49:43.391-06:00What is the floor structure? Slab, or above ground...What is the floor structure? Slab, or above ground framing? If it's framed, I would suggest putting rolls of fibre insulation to fill the between frame space. If frame on slab, try to do the same, or make it so. A slab as floor is a huge heatsink, and can be annoying to try to overcome, whether you are cooling or heating.<br /><br />Consider setting up a fume hood for your workbench. You can set up glass or plexi windows on the sides, and sliding ones to face your chair. Also you might consider making it a standing workbench, for your back.<br /><br />Putting some skylights in the ceiling might be nice, to get sunlight and moonlight into your space. A contractor friend tells me the newer designs are much better weatherproofed than the older versions. He put a bunch in his remodeled single story home, and it really makes a difference.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722792638246578812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-77703150582169542016-01-16T12:40:13.961-06:002016-01-16T12:40:13.961-06:00Hey peter, the popcorn ceiling is a straightforwar...Hey peter, the popcorn ceiling is a straightforward DIY project. The key to getting it off is soak it with water first. I used a pump up garden sprayer. Spray, wait, test. It should come off easily in sheets with a 12in taping knife. If it doesn't, wet it more. <br /><br />Cover the floor with one piece of plastic, scrape everything into it, rollup and dispose...<br /><br />Use a bit of drywall mud to fix any defects in the ceiling, or match any texture that was hidden by the popcorn. There is often a reason someone chose to spray the ceiling. Prime and seal, paint.<br /><br />Practice in a non-critical room first. <br /><br />The key is soaking it. It should literally sheet off with the knife. Whatever you do, don't scrape or sand dry. <br /><br />nickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com