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Brian Edward Mullin
- 55, Male
- Corning, IA
- United States
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Brian Edward Mullin commented on Linda Durrant's photo
East Porch 12 July 09 Rocking Chair
"Wow, this looks like our back porch basic layout, & half-column. Nice Treatment!"
Brian Edward Mullin commented on Judy Henninger's photo
Brick arch that Amy built!
"Nice, Amy! I laid one out on my driveway for measurements & a brick count, but have gone a diffferent direction with my project. (Maybe I'll do one of these, thanks!)"
Brian Edward Mullin commented on Vinnie Vinson's blog post Removing wallpaper...looking for the easy way!"I made 'Bandages' with Vinyl Wallpaper, to cover cracks, prior to repapering, and use a cheaper, (or free,) vinyl paper as a 'New Base' for painting over. The Multiple Layers and Imperfections Telegraph through, creating…"
Brian Edward Mullin commented on Rob Wozniak's video
Lime Mortar Repointing
"I use Lime in my Mortar, (w/ creative admixtures,) and 'now' also use witn Exterior White Enamel, as an admixture, for a "Tom Sawyer' Paint Blend!"
Brian Edward Mullin commented on Brian Edward Mullin's photo
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"'Southern Exposure' has Caused 'Rapid Paint Peeling,' (after 6-8 years) Scrape, Sand w/Wood Relatively Dry. Typical; Poplar Posts, Hollow in Center. (Watch out for 'Carpenter Ants!')"
Brian Edward Mullin commented on Toby Ramirez's blog post Clean 200 year old hardwood floors with?"Try 1/2 gal.Warm Water + 3-4 Tablespoons 'TSP' (Tri-Sodium-Phosphate; more or less) + a 'Squit' of Dawn Dishwashing Liquid, (to get the Grease) + 1/2 Capful of Household Bleach (to Kill Mold & Bacteria.) Scrub Mixture with…"
Brian Edward Mullin replied to Jane Hurrell Rushworth's discussion White trim paint on older buildings"It is no bother, ..but in the search for a better oil paint, (or in the lack-thereof,) I've experimented with different 'ad-mixtures' to come up with what I call my "Tom Sawyer Paint." I take 1/2 linseed oil and mix it using…"
Brian Edward Mullin posted a discussionFound 1870's Wainscote!
I was fortunate this Summer (2009) to find, remove and purchase around 300 sq.ft. of 1870's-era Wainscote (sp?), and hope to use it to finish our 18' x 20' x 7' Attic Room. The Attic had been infested with Bats forever, (since 1893,) and they had to be erradicated, (or relocated.) The hardwood floor was refinished about 8 years ago, and the roof was recently torn-off and replaced correctly. The Wainscote was found at the Union 'County House,' built around 1869, near Afton, IA. Also, some large…See More
Ken Burns left a comment for Brian Edward Mullin"Not that the income wouldn't be bad, but alas, such is life! I've had more comments recently that I have in a long time...maybe I should write one of these days!"
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- Tell us about yourself:
- I enjoy Architectural Rendering, Design & Build, including ‘Victorian-Era’ Restoration and Renovation. The last Major Project, on our 115 Year-Old House, was a Lifetime Roofing System, Incorporating Geometric Patterns. In the past, I have also done painting of Building Sized Murals, (as part of a Community Betterment Projects.)
- Tell us about your old-house experiences and dreams:
- Mullin Graphic Communications; Corning, IA
Drafting, Design and Commercial / Fine Art: Illustration, Advertising & Graphics. Consulting and Freelance Design work; in Architecture and Engineering-Design & Build; (utilizing AutoCAD 2006 and 2007, as well as PC & MAC-Based Design Programs.) Advertising, Graphic Design, Illustration, Commercial Signage and Printing: Samples of work include: Interior & Exterior Design; (including Fixture Schematics,) Outdoor Advertising, Fleet Graphics, Murals, Signs, Seasonal Displays, Portraits and Pictorial Renditions in many art mediums. (Victorian Era Architectural Renovation & Restoration is also included.)
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Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 2:14pm on April 13, 2009,
Craig Phillips / B & C Emporium said… - Brian, sorry but I do not do upholstry
Craig Phillips
B & C Emporium
http://www.b-c-e.biz
- At 6:16pm on April 13, 2009,
Bob Ridnour said… - Yes , they used to have a house in Red Oak. I'll show you the pictures some time. The house was on Coolbaugh.if you are familar with Red Oak. It was really a beautiful house.
It was several years ago. They sold it because it cost too much to heat. I can imagine what it would cost now.
- At 7:50pm on April 13, 2009, Brian Edward Mullin said…
- Yes Bob, I am very familiar with some of the 'Victorians' in Red Oak, IA (and some would be real 'Barn-Burners' to heat.) That is when you shut off all rooms, and live in the kitchen. I guess that defeats the purpose of all of the Queen Anne Grandure, (except maybe for 'Curb Appeal!') In the 'Barbie Doll House," they once tore out the 'Fireplace Mantle' to burn it as heat, during the War, (or something like that.) There are a couple of 'Frankenstien Style' Houses there, that are bigger than for any practical purpose. The Santa Fe(?) Railroad House there is exceptional in Quality and Style, (it even has Curved-Corner-Double-Hung Windows.) Painted-Lady Paradise!
- At 8:55pm on May 1, 2009,
Shonda said… - This is an unique home. Would this home be considered one of the Victorian styles? Very nice.
- At 2:27am on May 6, 2009, Ken Burns said…
- Brian, sorry to disappoint you...I'm not he! Thanks for the compliment on the house...we are excited to begin the process of restoring the old girl!
- At 6:24pm on May 14, 2009, Ken Burns said…
- Yes, we see so many possibilities and can't wait to see them in completion! We are fortunate enough to have some pictures from the "early years" so we have a head start on our ideas!
- At 11:42pm on July 13, 2009, Ken Burns said…
- Not that the income wouldn't be bad, but alas, such is life! I've had more comments recently that I have in a long time...maybe I should write one of these days!
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