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Comments (2)You take a smple with the least amount of UV exposure to a reputable paint store where the pros shop, like Sherwin Williams. The color sample has to be at least quarter sized, but they can match it, no problem....See MoreJust moved into an older mobile home
Comments (12)Thanks for the info Sharon. I am ok with the windows and doors-they seem fine and in good shape. I moved my furniture in the day they put in the carpeting(they did that in the am, I moved in the pm) and the floors were ok. The water pipes seem ok..everything underneath checked out fine, heat tape, etc. all ok. There was one leak where the main roof joined the pullout section roof, I repaired the roof and the inside ceiling and it seems fine now. I definitely will get a turn off for the toilet-there is none now and you are right about needing one. I cleaned the roof and gutters-must not have been done in years..they were full of soil that had formed and seedlings were starting! This will be an annual cleaning but not a problem..have a ladder and can climb it lol. One thing I have noticed is that all of the wood products seem to be either plywood or actual wood-there does not seem to be any 'particle board' or any of those wood products in the place-I think it may be old enough to actually predate the particle board. I have checked nearly all of the woodwork all over the place and have found only plywood or actual wood(fortunately). The only thing I have done to any of the paneling or woodwork just involved cleaning it, or refinishing some of the cabinetry(below the kitchen sink and the bathroom vanity. It was solid wood with some plywood and it refinished just fine. Just matched up the stain and it looks fine. The kitchen is small(the dining area and kitchen together are maybe 10 by 13) but well laid out, and the corners have two solid wood curio cabinets built in that are in perfect condition. I am surprised that there is no buckling, warping or anything like that-the main problem with the place was it needed a good cleaning and the outside original paint had weathered some and needed redoing. But besided those few cosmetic things(and the new carpet) it really is fine and I am impressed for it being 40 years old. Hopefully I will not be posting about any number of unexpected disasters! lol. Also the (small but functional) main bedroom is in the very back. There was a second small bedroom between the living room and the back(with the bedroom and bathroom). They completely took out the wall of the middle bedroom and left it open..and this widened hallway/open area leading from the living room to the back is much better than the two foot wide hallway that would have been there otherwise. The middle bedroom is now just an open storage area with a built in dresser and closet on one side, and cabinetry above and a large counter area below on the other side-where I can work on my artwork and stuff. I guess I am really pleased with it so far, and it will be cheap to live here and I can save money once I get back on my feet financially. As long as I am single I do not see why I would want to move anywhere else actually. Too bad there is such a stigma about any kind of modular, manufactured, or (worst of all!) mobile homes or older trailer. And this is a trailer really..it has the flat roof and everything. So it will never look like a conventional home-but that does not mean it has to look like crap either. With the right touches, landscaping, painting, etc. it is shaping up really nicely. Maybe I will post some pics of it once I am finished with the painting this Spring....See MoreMaster Bath and Bedroom in Mobile Home
Comments (9)Well, I like akemi `for sealing stone...It doesn't clean it, though https://www.amazon.com/Akemi-Stain-Repellent-Nano-250ml/dp/B07JDF4GPG/ref=asc_df_B07JDF4GPG/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=295711323297&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5336965050069938135&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9026837&hvtargid=pla-557392878931&psc=1 They do make stone cleaner, although I've never used it. https://www.amazon.com/Akemi-Stone-Cleaner-Conc-1L/dp/B00304CDZS/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=akemi&qid=1554678430&s=hpc&sr=1-2-catcorr I understand folks also like 511 stone products available in Lowes...See MoreMaster bath paint upgrades in an older rental house
Comments (9)IMO no gray not with that sink it will make it look even worse . I would do a nice warm white the same as the floot tiles if possible and I would not do 2 tones either just keep it simple.There is a product called gel gloss and it does a great job of redoing those sinks once you have the stines out. The flooring needs a really good clean and probaly hand and knees and a toothbrush with grout cleaner . Please take the rug away from in front of the toilet those are never a good idea in fact get a nice rug that goes with the shower curtain if you love the shower curtain. and when not using the rug hang it over the side of the tub.IMO a much prettier shower curtain with some white in it would be better .Then choose towels and rug to go with the new shower curtain. The vanity could be painted a color maybe from the new shower curtain like a pale green Before choosing anything get some LED bulbs 4000K in there actually see if you cab find a nice bath bar for lighting and to warm it up a bit I would paint the mirro frame to match whatever you choose for the vanity color,...See More- 6 years ago
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