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Thursday, February 20, 2014
Pallet Furniture Give A New Look to Your House!
It is just an amazing feeling to give a new and fresh look to your house by doing some simple things. The ideas are numerous but can be expensive. In this blog we will discuss about the ideas which are quite affordable for making your house both modern and beautiful.
After getting the pallets it is essential to properly clean and then use them for making pallet furniture. It is very important to determine the safe and secure use of pallets. Some creative ideas for Pallet furniture are
- Pallet beds.
- Pallet sofas and couches.
- Pallet coffee tables.
- Pallet TV holder.
- Pallet racks for kitchen.
- Pallet dining table and kitchen table.
- Pallet wood kitchen cabinets.
- Pallet chair, pallet table, side table and end table.
- Pallet shoe rack.
- Pallet wall art.
- Pallet books shelves.
- Pallet animal house.
- Pallet chairs and table for garden.
- Pallet hangings for garden.
The list goes on it is up to your thinking and ideas to be more creative and make new things.
Monday, February 17, 2014
The Proper Way to Paint Your Drywall
Before you consider coloring your drywall, you have to remember that this is a fairly specialized task. However, if you have the proper equipments or tools and do the necessary preparations, you will find that it can be achieved by nearly everyone.
When coloring drywall, you have to know about the step-by-step process in doing it properly. If you neglect to do at least one of the processes, you will end up with a coloring job that looks quite amateurish.
The first step in coloring drywalls is by making sure that the weather is not too humid and it should be fairly warm. You also have to make sure that the surface or the drywall you are planning to pain is dry, free from oil and grease, and that it is completely clean.
You also have to apply 3 coats of joint compound on the drywall and the joints between the panels should be taped with fiberglass or paper mesh tape or drywall tape. By doing this, you will ensure that the joint gets surfaced over. You also have to make sure that you fill in any cracks or marks using the same method.
You also have to clean the walls and ceilings that you intend on coloring by wiping off the dust. Do this before priming. After the prime coat has dried, the next step is to sand the surface lightly with a fine grit sandpaper. This will enable you to smooth any imperfections, and raised fibers as well as rough chips. Alchoices keep in mind that you need to wear goggles and mask as the gypsum dust produced when sanding drywalls can be very irritating to the eyes and is known to cause breathing problems.
You should also take care in removing dust from the top of your doorchoice as well as in the window trims. You also have to use drop cloths in order to protect finished flooring as well as doors, windows, and other fixtures. It is highly recommended that you use a painter’s plastic to do this.
You need to keep in mind that after you taped the drywall and sanded it, you shouldn’t allow the drywall to sit too long. The sunlight can cause the drywall to yellow and fade. In fact, it can look uneven even after coloring it. Use a good quality latex stain-killing paint before you prime it in order to fight the yellowing process.
Two coats of paint should be enough. On the first coat, use a low sheen, latex flat wall paint. This should be tinted to match the color of the top coat. For the top coat, use two coatings of gloss paint, which includes eggshell and satin paint. This will leave you with a finish that is easy to wash and one that is not prone to smudges and marks. For the roof, flat paint is a good option.
Alchoices remember that with the proper equipments and preparation, you will be able to have a professional looking finish when coloring your drywall.
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When coloring drywall, you have to know about the step-by-step process in doing it properly. If you neglect to do at least one of the processes, you will end up with a coloring job that looks quite amateurish.
The first step in coloring drywalls is by making sure that the weather is not too humid and it should be fairly warm. You also have to make sure that the surface or the drywall you are planning to pain is dry, free from oil and grease, and that it is completely clean.
You also have to apply 3 coats of joint compound on the drywall and the joints between the panels should be taped with fiberglass or paper mesh tape or drywall tape. By doing this, you will ensure that the joint gets surfaced over. You also have to make sure that you fill in any cracks or marks using the same method.
You also have to clean the walls and ceilings that you intend on coloring by wiping off the dust. Do this before priming. After the prime coat has dried, the next step is to sand the surface lightly with a fine grit sandpaper. This will enable you to smooth any imperfections, and raised fibers as well as rough chips. Alchoices keep in mind that you need to wear goggles and mask as the gypsum dust produced when sanding drywalls can be very irritating to the eyes and is known to cause breathing problems.
You should also take care in removing dust from the top of your doorchoice as well as in the window trims. You also have to use drop cloths in order to protect finished flooring as well as doors, windows, and other fixtures. It is highly recommended that you use a painter’s plastic to do this.
You need to keep in mind that after you taped the drywall and sanded it, you shouldn’t allow the drywall to sit too long. The sunlight can cause the drywall to yellow and fade. In fact, it can look uneven even after coloring it. Use a good quality latex stain-killing paint before you prime it in order to fight the yellowing process.
Two coats of paint should be enough. On the first coat, use a low sheen, latex flat wall paint. This should be tinted to match the color of the top coat. For the top coat, use two coatings of gloss paint, which includes eggshell and satin paint. This will leave you with a finish that is easy to wash and one that is not prone to smudges and marks. For the roof, flat paint is a good option.
Alchoices remember that with the proper equipments and preparation, you will be able to have a professional looking finish when coloring your drywall.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
If this isnt motivation to clean up the garage I dont know what is!
If you follow me on instagram @sarahmdorseydesigns you might of seen this last week. Yes, that is paint splattered in the garage on the dresser, wall and ceiling. It was actually everywhere, but I couldnt fit everything in the picture.
How did it get there? As I was pulling into the garage I ran over a paint can and it exploded. EVERYWHERE. If this doesnt make you want to run out to your garage and clean up everything, I dont know what will! Why couldnt of been white?
Anyways, I spent the next few hours cleaning off the dresser. I didnt make it to the wall in time, so I decided to let it fully dry and then sand it down prior to painting.
This weekend David and I picked up a plastic shelf from Home Depot and got all of the paint off of the ground. I was previously storing it in a cabinet, but it was awkard to get in and out, so a lot of the time it got left out. Obviously.
We primed it first and then applied about 3 coats of paint.
This weekend we also made piles: to throw away, to give away, and to sell. It took all weekend and while the garage isnt beautifully organized, it will do! We are most likely moving in 6-9 months, so we dont want to invest money in organization things that we dont know will work in the next place.
It feels so good to have the garage clean! No more worries about running over paint cans!
and in other organization news, a few weeks ago we repaired my broken closet rod with gorilla glue. I folded and put away some of my clothes that I dont wear as often to lessen the load. So far so good!
Thank you for the advice on how to redo my closet! Like the garage, we didnt want to spend money on something that we arent sure will work in the next place.
and finally, to leave you with something pretty.
Saturday we had the most gorgeous sunset (with no filter/edits applied). The iPhone camera doesnt do it justice!
Hope that your weekend was more fun than ours!
So I am the only one who has run over a paint can? Probably. What is your worst painting disaster?
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
3 Tips To Get the Right Woodworking Equipment
Have you been working as a woodworking craftsman for a long time or have you began lately? Whether youre an experienced craftsman or a total rookie you might want to save some money and you can do it buy used woodworking equipment instead of new tools. Its possible to save a lot of money but it is critical to choose the right equipment and to choose the things from the right place.
Who to buy used tools from
Its certainly a good idea to try to save some money by purchasing used woodworking equipment but its also crucial to not buy the first used tools you can get. Youll be able to get a lot of sellers on the internet and you will also be able to meet a lot of sellers if you begin visiting flea markets, but you have to remember several used woodworking equipment can be a waste of money instead of a good investment.
Its a big difference between the tools you need if you have the woodworking craft as a profession and the tools you need if you just have woodworking as a hobby. You should be extra careful if youre a craftsman who has this as a profession. You can not afford to buy useless tools that can not be used for your woodworking projects and that is why you should simply buy your used woodworking equipment from shops who sells used things as a profession. They will be able to meet your demands and you will find what you need and look for. All people will be pleased with such a deal since you will save money and they will make money.
How old tools can I buy
You might wonder how old tools you can buy without having useless equipment. The age doesnt actually matter since several machines and tools can be reconditioned. This means the motor might be changed and that will make an old machine nearly as good as a new one. Its not a good option to buy a 15 year old machine with the original motor left in it though. That means youll spend your money and thats probably the last thing you need.
Try to find several used woodworking equipment that will be yours for a low cost. Dont stare yourself blind at the price though, the quality is the most crucial thing after all and that is what you should focus on.
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Who to buy used tools from
Its certainly a good idea to try to save some money by purchasing used woodworking equipment but its also crucial to not buy the first used tools you can get. Youll be able to get a lot of sellers on the internet and you will also be able to meet a lot of sellers if you begin visiting flea markets, but you have to remember several used woodworking equipment can be a waste of money instead of a good investment.
Its a big difference between the tools you need if you have the woodworking craft as a profession and the tools you need if you just have woodworking as a hobby. You should be extra careful if youre a craftsman who has this as a profession. You can not afford to buy useless tools that can not be used for your woodworking projects and that is why you should simply buy your used woodworking equipment from shops who sells used things as a profession. They will be able to meet your demands and you will find what you need and look for. All people will be pleased with such a deal since you will save money and they will make money.
How old tools can I buy
You might wonder how old tools you can buy without having useless equipment. The age doesnt actually matter since several machines and tools can be reconditioned. This means the motor might be changed and that will make an old machine nearly as good as a new one. Its not a good option to buy a 15 year old machine with the original motor left in it though. That means youll spend your money and thats probably the last thing you need.
Try to find several used woodworking equipment that will be yours for a low cost. Dont stare yourself blind at the price though, the quality is the most crucial thing after all and that is what you should focus on.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Coffee table to
Hi everyone! Sorry for the lack of posts ... weve been working on something - hopefully Ill have fun news to share soon!!
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Remember this coffee table that I picked up at Goodwill for only $9.99?
and this instagram pic?
We dont have all of our tools out but were still building!
Heres what weve got going on. Any guesses?
Ok, Ill just tell you, I want your input :) Its going to be a kitchen island! We have 2 of counter space, so this will make the kitchen a little more useable.
What would you do with it? I think it will have to be painted since there are three different finishes going on. We hope to finish it this weekend, so let me know what you would do!
Happy weekend!!
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Remember this coffee table that I picked up at Goodwill for only $9.99?
and this instagram pic?
We dont have all of our tools out but were still building!
Heres what weve got going on. Any guesses?
Ok, Ill just tell you, I want your input :) Its going to be a kitchen island! We have 2 of counter space, so this will make the kitchen a little more useable.
What would you do with it? I think it will have to be painted since there are three different finishes going on. We hope to finish it this weekend, so let me know what you would do!
Happy weekend!!
WIA11 The Maloof Leg to Seat Joint w Charles Brock
I had the intention of writing up every class I attended at WIA. Though that didnt quite happen, I did manage half of a class description for the first class I took. This is a quick review I wrote while in the class.
Charles began by addressing the issue of Maloof inspired. Hes right when he says hes continuing a tradition and creating his own (beautiful) interpretations.
The focus of this class is how Charles joins the legs to the seats. He uses a rabbeted notch joint. Its a similar point to Maloof, with Charless own way of making the splay.
The class was lively and Charles is a warm and friendly Southern Gentlemen. The class served as a good primer to this useful chair joint. If you know the joint already, the class is a bit repetitive.
And no, he doesnt sell the hat.
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| Charles Brock describes how to make the cut on the table saw. |
The focus of this class is how Charles joins the legs to the seats. He uses a rabbeted notch joint. Its a similar point to Maloof, with Charless own way of making the splay.
And no, he doesnt sell the hat.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
this little table of mine Im going to paint it!
A few months ago, I found this little table on craigslist ...
and Ive finally come to the conclusion that I have no where to put it (I know, you would think that I could fit a tiny table somewhere ... but there really is no place!), so Ive decided to fix it up and sell
Im using SW Big Chill and will be stenciling the top, check back to see what it looks like finished!
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and Ive finally come to the conclusion that I have no where to put it (I know, you would think that I could fit a tiny table somewhere ... but there really is no place!), so Ive decided to fix it up and sell
Im using SW Big Chill and will be stenciling the top, check back to see what it looks like finished!
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