CURIOUS IF THERE ARE ANY IDEAS OTHER THAN INSULATION AND PLYWOOD TO PROTECT A SHOWER PAN DURING CONSTRUCTION, ALSO TO PROTECT WOOD FLOORS AFTER THEY ARE INSTALLED AND TIMING (FINISH FLOORS BEFORE AND AFTER WHICH SUBS). 1/4 PLY SEEMS EXPENSIVE, HOWEVER, I DON’T WANT TO COMPROMISE THE QUALITY OF THE PROJECT.
IN ADVANCE, THANK YOU FOR ANY IDEAS.
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Welcome to Breaktime.
Typing in all caps is kinda like shouting, and is considered to be rude.
Breaking your posts up into scentences will make it more readable, and people will be more likely to respond.
Thanks for the warm welcome, any advice on the topic?
Welcome also.
'Boss' was being polite.
Sarcasm, esp to Ron, will just get you more of the same, such as my contribution - this may be a FUN thread:
"1/4 PLY SEEMS EXPENSIVE"
Why is 1/4 ply expensive?, -- if you scrounge around and stop at dumpsters at construction sites when going by you can get all the shower pan size pieces ;you need.
Sorry, just could not hep' myself.
Boss wasn't being rude. He was trying to be helpfull by adressing the way you typed you post. it was clear that you are new here and new to posting on the internet in general.
If you want to indicate that you are yelling, you type in all caps. also break it up so that as the reader reads he doesn't lose his place.
In other words - what Boss said. Although, I try to break up into paragrapghs, and not each sentance like Boss did...lol (lol = laughing out loud)
as far as your post; would dry sheathing suffice ( its like craft paper) it comes in rolls about 3' wide. or do you need to have something more substantial? if it's just for a short period of time you might be fine with the paper. but people still have to use reasonably caution.
For a recent reno I had some foam underlay around so I used that in the shower.
Edited 8/22/2006 10:24 am ET by alrightythen
The website Gene Davis posted seemed to have just about everything, I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to keep down replacement cost and set a precedent on the job.
Boss,
He is from THE COMPANY.
then he has black helos too...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!<!----><!---->
Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
Masonite
Appreciate it!
Everything you need is at this website: http://www.protectiveproducts.com/
For hardwood flooring when sanded and finished in place, we have the floor laid, sanded, sealed, and one coat finish put on. This is done after all sheetrocking of walls, priming, and one coat paint is complete. We then protect the floor, taping and sealing everywhere.
Trim work and cabinetry can then progress.
In the area or areas where we have tool setups and something heavy or sharp can be dropped, we further protect the hardwood flooring with sheets of 1/4" luan plywood.
Tubs and shower pans are protected by applying the blue film paint immediately upon installation. The heavy film peels off at final job cleanup time.
Excellent website, Obviously for the pro's.
Thank you
Dont get put off.
I'm no pro, at least have never taken any pay for any construction (other than capital gains <G>)
Stick around, a tiny bit of hazing never hurt anyone.
No problem with the hazing, I try to approach conversations with a slight bevel and
let the unimportant roll off, beside its good for everyone.
hope you like chatroom politics...there's lots here...oh and don't forget hierarchy. Why not type in caps...if that bothers someone...they obviously have emotional problems. Welcome to the old boys club.
"I hate quotations. Tell me what you know" Ralph Waldo Emerson
Looking forward to joining the discussion.
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Nice work, where you at?
Fill out your profile, helps everybody know what area your in.
Doug
Welcome to breaktime -
Nice getting work like that, makes going in every morning something to look forward to.
Nicely done... Buic
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From what I gather, you live in a house with rustic ceilings that has indoor plumbing, some fancy ceiling with lots of windows, wainscote down the hall, painted trim, wood floors and no furniture, with a three car gargae on a shaded lot.
So, what kind of work do you do? : - )
From your profile we also know that....oppps...The user has not entered any profile information.
WELCOME TO BREAKTIME!
Re pic 027:Last time I viewed a toilet from that angle was after a fraternity party. BruceT
I just bought a roll of the drop cloth, like it. Ordered it online about 3 one afternoon, on my porch less than 24 hrs later ( they are only about 90 miles away though). Not cheap but reusable and effective. Impresses people too.
http://WWW.dropcloth.com
$3.00 discount for online order. Questions at 888-578-5573.
Welcome also. It is not the shouting inference but makes it hard for me to read and I hate to see more than 5 lines without a paragraph break.
Bob
got some samples of that in the mail the other day.
Looks like a good option.
"It's always better to have regrets for things you've done than for things you wish you had done..........."ponytl
I'll second that web-site they have some great products
I use a LOT of mahogany doors skins, both the 3x7 and the 4x8 sizes. I use a lot of painter's dropcloths. When I could get it I used a lot of GatorBoard (cardboard). I use a lot of stuff from dropcloth.com.
A door skin over a painter's drop does very well over finished floors. We typically remove them, clean everything, and reset them every few days at most.
Covering floors? We use Thermal Ply....1/8" laminated cardboard that is commonly used as sheathing in economy homes. It is inexpensive, light weight, easy to cut with a utility knife, durable reusable, avaliable in 8' 9'and 10' lengths and stocked at our builder friendly lumber yard.
http://www.landmarkproducts.com/simplex_tech.html
For the shower pan - Protective Products as already mentioned.
For hardwood floors, if possible, I won't have them sanded and finished untill drywall/plaster is finished and walls painted. then I place red rosin paper on the floor, taped to itself (not the floor), and then place 1/8" masonite over the top. If a very large area, the masonite will only be in traffic patterns and work areas, but if at all possible, the entire floor
This will get me through trim, cabinets, etc. right to completion.
The masonite goes back in the barn till the next time.
Terry
http://www.trisynergy.net/products.htm
http://www.surfacespecialists.com/guardian_coat_application.htm
busta