X-Post - Walnut Veneer Issues
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Comments (38)Buckling is from expansion, which is caused by increased humidity (typically for several days to weeks) compared to when the glue was applied. It seems unlikely that a fireplace would be the culprit, more likely a seasonal change from summer to winter. But you normally expect a substrate such as MDF to be very stable regardless of humidity swings. The whole thing is kind of curious and I can understand why your cabinet maker is scratching his head over it. Anyway, to answer jerzeegirl's question - veneer doesn't curve or bend easily. It is possible to get it to curve but usually a lot of care and special handling is required, such as steam or other wetting agent, then a vacuum box or special jig for keeping pressure applied while the glue cures. You normally wouldn't veneer a sharp 90 degree bend with a single continuous piece of veneer. A better solution would be two pieces applied to each face, or better yet some form of solid edge-banding depending on the application....See MoreX-post: cost of refacing fireplace
Comments (6)Hi, I've been looking into this for my own fireplace. It's rare to use actual stone. It's far more common to use a stone, tile, or concrete stone product. You are, quite correctly, writing about using this concrete product. The strength of the foundation should not be an issue, these materials are light in weight. Material cost is usually $20/s.f plus labor. Your tile contractor can install this. Or you can. So multiply $500 by the width of your desired fireplace and add in a maximum of $2,000 to install. Pad another at most $1,000 for mastic, wire base, etc. You are most likely looking at an $8K project, completely reasonable and a good investment in your home's value and your present enjoyment in your living space....See Morecabinet refacing for diyer (x post from kitchens)
Comments (27)Hope Shelayne is still hanging in there with us, and comes back to tell us how her house is doing after almost a year. Oh, ML, you are just too sweet! Thank you for thinking of me! The house is still standing--LOL. No, we have done a lot of work on it and are now working on the basement. I think I can say that the kitchen is finally finished. Well, there is the stairwell off the kitchen that needs to be finished. I suppose I need to post finished pics someday, as I did promise to do so. I need to find my camera, as my phone camera is just *pfffft*. I also need to post when it's clean, and right now, with the kids home from school and all the Christmas festivities, it is being used. A lot. And that is a good thing, really. I am truly blessed. :) A belated Merry Christmas to all, and to all a very happy new year!...See MoreX-Post: MidCentury Exterior Doors Options/Pricing
Comments (32)Ok, I'm back, and refocused. Thanks so much for all the advice (and the football tangent. I'm married to a Steelers fan, so Sunday wasn't a happy day -- record-setting blizzard AND Brady getting another ring). Anyway, I did the rough math and decided that by the time I pay my GC to install and painter to paint my doors, they won't be much cheaper than going with a much better product. Plus, my GC doesn't do exterior doors everyday and I know there's a real benefit to having the experts handle install. I've talked to a few local folks and been advised that HomeGuard is a bit of a better value than Provia -- less expensive and still quite good. I've been quoted $4400 to install factory-painted HomeGuard doors - two 36"x80" flush steel doors plus two 16'x80" sidelites with low E and argon glass. Is this a decent price? And a good way to go? Thanks again....See MoreRChicago
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