Post by simpsongal on Feb 27, 2015 10:57:44 GMT -5
I think it's been a little while - I have a couple, so here we go:
3M sanding sponges: B+ - I love the shape for ease of use but the corners and edges on mine were just about useless after 5-6 panels of wainscoting. And they're $$$.
SW wood & wall primer: A+ - I'm so glad I researched wood primer before just using Kilz or Bin 123 (both fine primers for other uses). The SW one is truly high build, you can just tell (it's a little thicker and fills in some gaps in the wood). It's also very sandable.
DAP pink spackle: A - I like the dry time indicator (pink to white), but mostly b/c it shows me the product that's drying out in the container. Unfortunately, I can't figure out a way to spackle tons of wainscoting w/o some of the stuff drying out in the canister. But it's cheap, sands, nicely, is very workable into tight corners w/putty knife and a damp cloth. I can't believe I used caulk and wood putty to fill nail holes in the past. Never.again.
Porter & Cable pancake air compressor: A - Does the job well, pretty compact and not super heavy. I can see how a rotating one would be nice, but I have a long air hose, so it's no big deal to move around w/the stationary compressor. Eventually I need to figure out how to rid it of any condensation.
Dewalt 16 gauge nail gun: A - Only 1 jam so far, pretty user friendly and easy to figure out.
Liquid Nails (all purpose/project): B - It holds well but it's a PITA to cut away seepage (it's not sandable). I also HATE the smell and I'm pretty sure it's full of VOCs. It tends to "gather" on itself when I'm trying to squeeze out a tidy line.
Dremel 4000: B+ - Powerful little tool and offers a nice variety of pieces. If I need to do something odd, and a little fine, I go to the dremel (or the utility knife if it's easy). Changing pieces is not as easy as they suggest with the quick coupler. And the cut wheel is just so-so.
I used purple to white spackle stuff in my kitchen and loved it.
I don't have any others at the moment. But I do want to see wainscoting progress pics!
Next week - lemme change the saw blade and see if I can get a few more moldings installed. I did prime a big section even though I need to add the cap, apron & base board. I just couldn't wait!! (Plus I needed a reprieve from the endless finishing work, UGH).
Post by mrs.jacinthe on Feb 27, 2015 11:59:45 GMT -5
Rustoleum chalkboard paint (quart, not the spray can). It's mostly great. Covers well, easy to apply, so far so good. However, it has a VERY strong smell and does not dry nearly as fast as it's label would indicate it should. And I don't apply thick coats, either. Either way, I'm down to the last two coats of paint and I'm thrilled.
Post by thatgirl2478 on Feb 27, 2015 13:12:43 GMT -5
For the air compressor condensation issue, you need water separator line filter. There are a couple of different kinds - some you mount on the wall & others that are more portable & install between the tank & the tool end.
Rustoleum chalkboard paint (quart, not the spray can). It's mostly great. Covers well, easy to apply, so far so good. However, it has a VERY strong smell and does not dry nearly as fast as it's label would indicate it should. And I don't apply thick coats, either. Either way, I'm down to the last two coats of paint and I'm thrilled.
We've used this to paint over an old chalkboard that was needing refinishing and it holds up well. Just.. don't let awkward dog or cat get ahold of any acrylic paint because you'll take off the acrylic paint AND the chalkboard paint. Damn kids.
Piping in from another board, but I wanted to share my experience as far as a nailer I used. I used the Ryobi cordless finish nailer and didn't have to have a compressor or a hose, completely worth it if you are ever in need of a nailer again. simpsongal.
I am liking the Method Squirt and Mop Wood Floor Cleaner. I was just doing Dawn with my new mop and this is much better. I don't know as far as getting up more dirt but I know that it is less streaky and the Almond scent makes my house smell fantastic!
DAP pink spackle: A - I like the dry time indicator (pink to white), but mostly b/c it shows me the product that's drying out in the container. Unfortunately, I can't figure out a way to spackle tons of wainscoting w/o some of the stuff drying out in the canister. But it's cheap, sands, nicely, is very workable into tight corners w/putty knife and a damp cloth. I can't believe I used caulk and wood putty to fill nail holes in the past. Never.again.
We love this stuff!!! We don't have issues w/the container drying out but I always wipe around the inside rim w/a paper towel to push any product down before I put the lid back on (and press down like hell to make sure it's clicked down all the way around).
My product reviews are:
Honest Dishwasher tabs: Work awesome but make my dishwasher overflow w/water. I cut them in half to use the package up and they worked great but a pita to cut in half (powdery mess).
Honest dishwasher liquid: Honest sent me a bottle for free because of my issue w/the tabs and this is THE WORST dishwasher soap EVER. No matter how much or how little I use, it leaves crap all over my dishes and no matter how many times I re-run them through the crap doesn't come off. Also if I use too much, I have water overflow issue like I had w/the tabs. Whole bottle is going in the trash.
I've switched to the Finish Free & Clear (or whatever they're called) tabs in the interim and they work great.