From my Project Blog
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...]
Roof leak caused major water damage to this ceiling in Suntree, Fl
With all of the rain we've been getting here in Brevard County this Summer, it's no doubt that there are many homes that have had a roof leak. Which leads to potential water damage on ceilings and walls. What's worse is if the roof leak continues, all of the moisture can lead to wood rot and is the perfect food source termites in any wood framing, furring strips, roof trusses and roof decking. Even if you have a block home, wood is most likely part of your roofing system and possibly in your wall framing in order to be able to attach the drywall to a block wall when your home was built. Roof Leak? The best piece of advice I can give you is when looking for a contractor to repair your roof, ceiling or drywall be sure to hire a licensed contractor to get the best results! This blog post is about a water damaged pool patio ceiling caused by a roof leak in the suntree … [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...]
Chinese Drywall is here in Brevard County, Florida
I have seen numerous homes affected by Chinese Drywall here in Brevard County, Florida. Also, Orange County, Volusia county and Indian River County are reporting it as well. There are some simple tests that can performed if you suspect that your potential clients home or business has Chinese drywall, we are prepared to perform a few checks as recommended by the State of Florida to confirm the possibility of tainted drywall. Palm Bay, Florida home built in 2005: Affected by Chinese Drywall After being contacted to do a Chinese drywall inspection by the new owners of this home, I set up the appointment for the next day. As soon as I walked in the door it smelt like rotten eggs and my eyes started to immediately burn. By the end of the Chinese drywall inspection, it was determined that the entire interior of this home contained Chinese drywall throughout including the … [Read More...]
Merritt Island Exterior Painting – Stucco Repair – Before and After Video
Getting your stucco repaired and the exterior of your home re-painted does more than just enhance your home’s appearance. It helps protect probably one of your most important investments "Your Home" from the harsh Florida climate. It all starts with the prep and carries throughout your entire exterior painting process. It can protect your biggest investment for years to come. The good news is that You have found the perfect Merritt Island painter to make your home look like new again for a fair price. Check this latest exterior painting project out: After we pressure washed this Merritt island home, We then repaired several buckled stucco areas and stucco cracks. Next we spot primed the repaired stucco areas with Richards- Rich Flex alkali resistant acrylic masonry primer. Next we applied Richards- Rich Flex multi-surface conditioner (due to chalkiness and also to assure … [Read More...]
Stucco repair I did last week in Cocoa,FL on an exterior repaint
Here's a couple before and after photos of a stucco repair I did last week in Cocoa, Fl on an exterior repaint I was doing. Water had got behind that decorative stucco piece and rusted out the wire lathe. Which ultimately caused the stucco to fail in that area. Buckeled and Cracking Stucco Cracked Stucco Before Repair We cut out the damaged stucco and installed new lathe Base coated Skimmed and textured the stucco repair to match the exsisting texture We spot primed the newly stuccoed repair with a high alkyd primer Next we primed and painted the entire exterior of this Cocoa home with two coats of Richards Exterior Paint. Cocoa Florida Painting Contractor Please feel free to call or Email us for more information about our Interior and Exterior Painting services! Or simply just Click to schedule an Estimate Here Brevard County Painting … [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...]
Drywall paper tape joints cracking and falling down?
This type of problem is very common on interior and exterior drywall ceilings. Over time the paper drywall tape begins to crack and fall down due to the heat and humidity from our harsh Florida climate. The extreme weather changes cause the wood framing to expand and contract on a daily basis in turn causing just enough movement of your ceiling to crack and pop the paper tape joints. Especially if the ceiling was nailed or not enough screws were added during the drywall installation process when your home was built. Due to the drywall crew trying to move to fast! That's why I always re-secure the drywall joints with screws and check the entire ceiling to make sure it was secured properly during the construction phase. A lot of times the ceiling needs to be completely re-screwed. The paper tape joints were cracking and starting to fall down on this pool patios drywall … [Read More...]
Water damage drywall repair and orange peel texture match
This water damage drywall repair and texture matching project is in the Cloisters subdivision of Indialantic, Fl. We were contacted by a past customer to do a drywall repair on the already cut out and dried out the water damaged walls in two of the guest bedrooms of their home. Water had got the drywall wet on the one exterior wall in each of the two guest bedrooms of this four bedroom home here in Brevard County. Once we arrived the drywall had already been cutout up to the window sill around 20" in one bedroom and at 16" on the other bedrooms wall. The base board and carpet had been removed by the water restoration company when the plumbing leak had first occurred. So, all we had to do to get this drywall repair party started, was to prep the floors and cover personal items with plastic. Next, I used the paper masking machine to cover the window sills and bi-fold doors … [Read More...]
Beach House – Wainscoting Bead Board in Cocoa Beach, Florida
It 's amazing how a little Wainscoting Bead Board paneling can transform a wall from just another textured and painted wall, to a focal point of any room. The beadboard paneling not only adds interest to a space but it also is very durable and when painted with a satin or semi gloss paint, cleaning the Wainscoting is a breeze! Here's the before and after photo of a bead board installation I did while interior painting in Cocoa Beach, Florida on a cute little beach house. I have over 25 years of trim carpentry experience here in Cocoa Beach, Fl. For Your Crown Molding, Baseboards and Beadboard paneling: After your wood trim and wainscoting bead board has been installed by us. We will first prime or seal your new woodwork. Next, we will fill all nail holes and caulk all trim. Then, after all of the prep and priming, We will apply two coats of quality paint to your … [Read More...]
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