All Forum Posts by: Justin Tahilramani

@Justin Tahilramani I would like to replace the main stack and pipes going into the toilet/sink/bath tub. The reason I would like to replace the main stack asap is due to a minor crack that's causing it to leak into the crawl space and I am worried it could get worse and cause issues to the surrounding dry wall and wood. 

Hey BP fam! 

I recently purchased a 2 story duplex and will be doing a few updates over the next few months. I am looking to replace the cast iron drain pipe with a PVC scheduled 40 4" pipe. I am currently shopping around for quotes and would like to get some insight on this job from the ones that have experience with this. I will be removing/replacing the dry wall to make the pipe accessible for the plumber, I would also like to re-drain 2 kitchens and 2 bathrooms. Each unit is 2/1 with the same layout and the drain pipe runs in the middle with the kitchen on the first floor and bathrooms on the second floor above the kitchen. I am assuming I will have to remove part of the ceiling above the kitchen to access the drain lines to the bathtub and bathroom sink.

Do I need to acquire permits for this job and what would be the best way to go about replacing the whole cast iron pipe from the roof down to the crawl space. Would it be a good idea to also replace the pipe going out to the city tap and to install a 19" clean out outside the foundation?

Let me know what you guys think. Please see pictures of the cast iron pipe in the crawl space. 

Step 1-clean thorough. remove any grease/grime.

Step 2: sand, to scuff up the surface

Step 3: remove all sanding dust

Step 4: use a bonding primer that works on glossy surfaces. Valspar (at Lowes) makes a great one.

I paint cabinets like this all the time so if you follow the steps you should be good to go.

Thank you, @Reynard Azada. 

@Justin Tahilramani curious about your situation - feel free to DM me. One option we are considering is requesting that we delayed closing for 60-ish days. Seems we'd have more info by then on the state of

I noticed Grant Cardone just announced he had to lay off 42 of his staff (about 120 staff left) in addition to contract laborers, vendors, etc., due to the recent crash.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYVXW8yvtoA

Going to be very interesting (or very ugly) over the next several weeks with all these newbie real estate syndication players who just started within the last few years.  

@Dawn P.

Wow Dawn that looks great!

Question, how did you get rid of the raised surfaces on your older cabinet faces? Also, how much grain do you see through your cabinets, what product did you use?