From my Project Blog
Chinese drywall mystery solved!
Chinese drywall mystery? Sulfur smell and corrosion tests negative for Chinese Drywall. I received a call from a realtor that stated a house that was on the market had been flagged during the routine home inspection after the buyers offer had been accepted. The inspector had found black corrosion on copper water lines and there was a strong smell of sulphur in the house is what caused him write "Possible Chinese drywall" in his inspection report. So until this home was inspected by a chinese drywall expert this sale was on hold if not lost. So I proceeded to ask all the usual questions when I get contacted about Chinese drywall. What year was the house built? Realtor say's: 2001 Have there been any renovations or any type of drywall repairs or ceiling repairs? Realtor: Yes a kitchen remodel Is there any visible corrosion? Realtor: Yes Is there a sulphur … [Read More...]
Indialantic Ceiling Repair and Skip Trowel Texture Match
This Project Blog is about a drywall ceiling repair on a home in the Rio Villa sub division Indialantic, FL. We were contracted to repair a section of the formal dining room ceiling that had water damage from a roof leak. First task was to cover and protect the flooring and anything else in the room. Then we removed and replaced a 4' x 12' section of the drywall ceiling that had a skip trowel texture. After the new drywall was installed, three coats of a setting type joint compound was applied so the drywall finishing and skip trowel texture could be completed in one day. Next, we Installed a skip trowel texture at the repaired area feathering into the existing skip trowel texture. Then lastly, spot primed the repair and applied two coats of Richards- Rich Wall Premium Acrylic Paint (flat white-L4 white tint). Here’s a few Before and After photos of this drywall … [Read More...]
Exterior Painting a short sale home in Palm Bay, Fl
I just finished up this interior and exterior painting project in Palm Bay , Fl. The house was just purchased in a short sale due to foreclosure. The home was 1800 sq.ft with a stucco finish. After pressure washing this Palm Bay home, we repaired all of the staircase stucco cracks, applied a tinted primer to ensure good adhesion, and then applied two coats of Richards Signature Series- satin exterior paint. We also painted the garage floor with an epoxy garage floor paint. Here's a few Before and After photos of the exterior painting: Before: After: Garage Door Before: Garage Door After: Front Entry Before: Front Entry After: Staircase Stucco Cracks Before: Staircase Stucco Cracks After: Garage floors coated with an epoxy garage floor paint: I am absolutely delighted with the finished result. Peck Drywall and Painting painted the exterior of … [Read More...]
Vaulted Ceiling Tape Joint Repair-Knockdown Texture Sponge
In this video blog I'll be demonstrating how to apply an all purpose joint compound with my Knockdown Texture Sponge on a vaulted ceiling repair. The ceiling repair is the entire 36' paper tape joint right at the vault of the open plan ceiling. Over time a lot of homes vaulted tape joints end up separating due to a few different factors: 1) These type of ceilings are exposed to excessive heat because of how close the vaulted ceiling is to the actual roof. 2) Sometimes when the drywall was installed at the vaulted ceiling the drywall hangers leave to big of a gap at the vault. 3) Another common mistake during the construction phase of when the drywall ceiling was initially installed without using the correct amount of fasteners which lead to the ceiling sagging over time and popping the tape joint at the vaulted ceiling. 4) Other times there is no framing member to attach to … [Read More...]
Springtime to Paint!
Spring fever is a term applied to several sets of physical and psychological symptoms associated with the arrival of spring. In general it refers to an increase in energy and vitality. Spring and "springtime" refer to the season, and also to ideas of rebirth, rejuvenation, renewal, resurrection, and regrowth. Spring = Rejuvenation Shouldn't your home's exterior be at the top of your list when thinking about Springtime and your rejuvenated motivation to get things in order around the house that you've been putting off for a while. Important things. Like probably one of your biggest investments, Your Home... Once the clock's are changed to Spring forward, you know that Spring is soon to follow. Spring is the perfect time of the year to paint your home Especially if you have any cracked or damaged stucco, faded paint, iron stains from your water sprinklers, or it might just be … [Read More...]
Pool Patio Ceiling Repair – Tape Joints Coming Down – Merritt Island
This Project Blog is about a exterior pool patio ceiling repair on a home in the Indian Bay sub division Merritt Island, FL. This type of problem is very common on exterior ceilings. Over time the paper drywall tape begins to fail. The heat and humidity from the Florida climate and the added moisture in the air around a pool cause the tape to crack and start falling down. Over the years I have perfected the technique and best materials to use on these types of exterior ceilings. 1) Cover and protect the pool/patio deck. 2) We removed all of the paper tape from all of the drywall seams. 3) I like to re secure the drywall at all of the seams, just in case the drywall wasn't secured properly during the drywall installation phase when the home was built. 4) Install fiberglass mesh drywall tape to all of the exposed seams (much more exterior friendly than the drywall paper tape). 5) … [Read More...]
Happy New Year! A Brevard County Contractors 2014 year in review
I just wanted to say Happy New Year to all my past, present and future customers and fellow contractors. It's been a very busy year and I've worked with some great people throughout the year. Looking over my 2014 year in review, It seemed like the economy here in Brevard County was on the upswing with lot's of activity in the residential real estate and existing homeowner markets. Which included a bounty of renovation, remodel, home improvement and repair contracts throughout 2014. For that I Am very grateful. I completed many interior and exterior painting projects, stucco repair, pool deck repair, ceiling repair, drywall repair, texture matching and even soundproofing from Melbourne to Viera, Melbourne Beach, Suntree, Cocoa Beach, Satellite Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, Indialantic, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa and Merritt Island here on the Space Coast. Here's just a few of … [Read More...]
Water damage drywall repair after washers water hose bursts in Merritt Island
On this Merritt Island water damage drywall repair project I was contacted by the homeowner after their washer water line had leaked in the laundry room. Damaging one wall directly behind the washer and dryer. Since this leak happened in the middle of the night a 24 hour water restoration emergency service company had already come out to remove all of the water damage drywall, insulation and flooring. They also dried out all of the wood framing and tile flooring. Luckily this water was a cleaned up before any mold could start to grow. The damage at this home could've been so much worse. I've seen water lines to washers break with no one home and the whole house get flooded. These types of plumbing disasters can result in thousands of dollars worth of damage and plenty of frustrations to go along with it! After the plumber did the necessary repairs to the washers hoses the … [Read More...]
Barry the cable guy stepped thru my popcorn ceiling!
One of my customers recently got more than cable tv and wireless internet, when Barry the cable guy went to run a couple new cables. Barry accidently stepped on the drywall ceiling from the backside while maneuvering across the trusses up in the attic over the living room hall. Mr. Jones said he heard a very loud Crunch and Thud. When he went to see what had happened, Barry's leg was hanging out of the popcorn ceiling! Drywall and insulation was all over the floor. Thankfully Barry was not injured. This is where I come into the picture. Mr. Jones sent an estimate request through my website which went to my phone. After speaking with Mr. Jones, I went out to have a look and secure the drywall ceiling. Once the cable company ok'd the estimate, I went back and repaired the attic step thru and re-sprayed a popcorn texture blending it into the existing popcorn ceiling. Here's a few of … [Read More...]
Cool Drywall Tool Review and Demonstration- Drywall Cutting Can Lights
In this drywall tool review and demonstration video I'll show you how to use a can light drywall tool. It's great for DIYers, handyman and even contractors will benefit from this must have magnetic drywall measuring and locating tool. The Center Mark by Calculated Industries is a great tool for marking and cutting the drywall around Can lights with a Roto Zip spiral cut saw. For remodels, new construction and ceiling repairs. No measuring required! The Center Mark is super easy to use! 1) Simply screw in the magnetic post right in the can light before you put your drywall up 2) Now put your drywall into position 3) Next take the locator magnet and find magnetic post under the drywall before you make your cut 4) Now plunge the Roto Zip or spiral cut saw into the drywall about an inch away from your Center Mark magnet toward you. 5) Once you … [Read More...]
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