All Forum Posts by: Kurt F.
Kurt F. has started 11 posts and replied 237 times.
Post: Painted popcorn ceiling? Keep or remove in a rental.
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Originally posted by @Rick Baggenstoss:
Admittedly, I have only scraped popcorn in two houses. That's the basis of my estimate. Both were about the same.
What would your estimate be for 1000 sf, painted? @Kurt F.
Too long to mess with.
I agree with the installation of overlay thickness gyp bd., as suggested by others.
Post: Painted popcorn ceiling? Keep or remove in a rental.
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Originally posted by @Rick Baggenstoss:
@Kenneth Sok it's easy to scrap popcorn off the ceiling. You spray a little water on it and scrape. The better the sprayer and scraper the faster it goes. You may expose come imperfections in the drywall, so you then have some mudding to do.
I think one person can do 1000 sf a day.
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That's presuming it's unpainted. A popcorn ceiling with several coats of paint requires considerably more effort.
I like what's been said so far... buy some basics, then purchase more per job as needed. Do you have any building / construction / handyman experience?
No worries. You would not be the first to start a band, THEN learn how to play the instruments.
Post: The best option for a flat roof.
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Too many factors to promote a one-size fits all solution.
Post: Trust No One (when it comes to contractors...)
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BTW, I'm extremely envious of your location...
Post: Trust No One (when it comes to contractors...)
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"A fair mark up is 20-50% not 100%..." @Royce Talbo
Again, as many here have repeatedly pointed out, "mark up" is not the issue. You've misunderstood.
Post: Trust No One (when it comes to contractors...)
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I think you missed Steve H's intended humor.
Post: What to do with partially finished, walk up attic?
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- Rocktown, IL
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How much rent could you get for a separate attic apartment? And how much would that project cost you? (Also, would you need an exterior stair built as well -- for a private entry to the separate attic apartment?)
Post: Trust No One (when it comes to contractors...)
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Why are some posters still stating that the contractor "marked up" the item from 380 to 700? The OP said part and install, which means the price includes the part and the necessary labor plus all of the additional costs that @Aaron McGinnismentioned straightaway.
Yes, as suggested, get multiple quotes, especially when you are outside your area of expertise. And, yes, get them itemized for apples to apples comparison.
But as for essentially using the guy, as Ross did -- hopefully inadvertently -- we all need to be respectful of other's time. It's like having the local shoe store clerks take time to fit you, then you go online and order the new shoes at a discount -- plus, you then post online that the shoe store is untrustworthy. I doubt Ross would enjoy this treatment were the tables turned.
Post: BiggerPockets Profiled in Entrepreneur
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You were a high school teacher? This must seem like a cakewalk.
Congratulations!