Ouch, counter looks good. Why didn't you color the cabinets before the new counter got there?
What did you do to your non-G Body project today [2024 edition]
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talked to my GC about it, he said it could be done afterwards with no issues and we were having a bunch of stuff done; scrape ceiling popcorn, install new lighting, paint, build some extra shelves in pantry, build a new shelf unit in a blank wall with empty space behind it, tile the utility tub area and fix shelves, install new custom bath sink and toilet, etc
I like woodwork so I'd like to keep the cabinets I got but not paint them. found an interesting technique called 'ceruse' I think that would look really nice if correct colors are selected. and as many cabinet/cupboard doors as I have , that would be a few thousand dollars in just replacing them with new MDF junk
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I say to each their own, having owned houses with multiple finishes I find having my wood surfaces (doors, trim, cabinetry) remain a natural wood shade, usually cherry or honey maple, just feels warmer and richer in a land of composite particle board finishes.talked to my GC about it, he said it could be done afterwards with no issues and we were having a bunch of stuff done; scrape ceiling popcorn, install new lighting, paint, build some extra shelves in pantry, build a new shelf unit in a blank wall with empty space behind it, tile the utility tub area and fix shelves, install new custom bath sink and toilet, etc
I like woodwork so I'd like to keep the cabinets I got but not paint them. found an interesting technique called 'ceruse' I think that would look really nice if correct colors are selected. and as many cabinet/cupboard doors as I have , that would be a few thousand dollars in just replacing them with new MDF junk
That's my age showing through, I know.
mine are 40yr old cabinets, made out of quality plywood with veneers and real wood fascias on shelf edges, etc., no MDF junk there. but it's all in the golden oak finish, very outdated. people in my neighborhood are painting their woodwork , which I just don't get. also have full built in cabinets in the office, 10ft ceilings with golden oak panelling, etc
Work on the insurance claim continues to grind onwards. I'm *hopeful* they'll cover damage to spare car parts from the garage and shed that we're flattened.
At the same time, I'm trying to be fair as well as practical. I have a handful of pieces of metal that were damaged, and, I was wondering if any of our members who were also actually bodymen might be persuaded to write up a quick and rough estimate on the dent repair costs only?
There's different endorsements I've got in the policy, but, the age of 1970/80s pieces skirt the line between valuation at replacement cost, valuation as an obsolete item which becomes ACV, etc. So im hoping to present them a repair cost, a used replacement cost, and a repop replacement cost, and let them tell me what they'll do.
If anyone is up for it I can get some detailed pictures.
At the same time, I'm trying to be fair as well as practical. I have a handful of pieces of metal that were damaged, and, I was wondering if any of our members who were also actually bodymen might be persuaded to write up a quick and rough estimate on the dent repair costs only?
There's different endorsements I've got in the policy, but, the age of 1970/80s pieces skirt the line between valuation at replacement cost, valuation as an obsolete item which becomes ACV, etc. So im hoping to present them a repair cost, a used replacement cost, and a repop replacement cost, and let them tell me what they'll do.
If anyone is up for it I can get some detailed pictures.
That should look really awesome together, I just figured there would be less prep needed when doing that with the old countertalked to my GC about it, he said it could be done afterwards with no issues and we were having a bunch of stuff done; scrape ceiling popcorn, install new lighting, paint, build some extra shelves in pantry, build a new shelf unit in a blank wall with empty space behind it, tile the utility tub area and fix shelves, install new custom bath sink and toilet, etc
I like woodwork so I'd like to keep the cabinets I got but not paint them. found an interesting technique called 'ceruse' I think that would look really nice if correct colors are selected. and as many cabinet/cupboard doors as I have , that would be a few thousand dollars in just replacing them with new MDF junk
A gibbet cage, y'say??? Neat idea to use the laundry baskets. Any thoughts on stuffing a cheap plastic skeleton inside as a benedictive warning to your visitors?
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Nick
That Ceruse looks to be an interesting finish. Would you be able to apply it without dismounting the doors or would it require that your panels be on a flat surface to minimize drips and runs?
Nick
Nick
I have one of my older skeletons that has ziptie repairs in it, the cage hides the repairs. Also have a blue LED spotlight in the cage so he shows up at night.
possibly, but there is a time issue and a cost issue to getting it done, not to mention trying to find someone who can actually do the work as well as trying to pick out the color combo you really want and one that works.
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