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Temporary Paint
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Russ Savory Dec 9, 2008.
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Russ Savory commented on Daniel Camara's blog post Mold removal: Will bleach remove my mold?"Hmmm. My BS detector is registering a "10" on this one. It's convenient that the only link provided is to a business that you own.
Kindly provide us with your source links for EPA, OSHA, Clorox, etc. Otherwise, go away."
Russ Savory replied to Jeff & Sue Ellen Smith's discussion Knob and Tube Wire"I understand that no amateur should attempt, for example, a soldered Western Union splice on their old K&T wiring. Perhaps you could post some general advice for homeowners similar to what you have done here. Knob and Tube knowledge is hard to…"
Russ Savory replied to Jeff & Sue Ellen Smith's discussion Knob and Tube Wire"Thanks for the info and for posting the paper on the web in the first instance. It has been very helpful."
Russ Savory replied to Martin's discussion Need info on how to use shellac"There's also seed lac, button lac, garnet flake, bysakhi button... and so on.
Check out www.shellac.net for info and good products."
Russ Savory replied to Martin's discussion Need info on how to use shellac"It would be better to stain the wood or tone the poly to the desired color and apply it as the only floor finish. Shellac is not a durable finish for floors and is not usually used merely to tint wood.
If you apply poly over shellac you run the…"
Russ Savory replied to Susan M. Cox's discussion What type of floor is this?"It looks like a very good grade of pine to me."
Russ Savory replied to Roberto Francis's discussion Adding a Steam Radiator"This sounds like a question for www.heatinghelp.com, an excellent resource for steam and hydronic systems. They have a questions section that is frequented by some very fine experts in the field."
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- At 7:56pm on December 5, 2008,
John Leeke said… - Russ, have you got any intermediate "work under way" photos of that great looking front doorway project?
John
www.HistoricHomeWorks.com
- At 9:43pm on December 5, 2008, John Leeke said…
- Sure, or post them here so others can see too. The over all effect of no paint is soooo good that I'd like to see how you got there.
John
www.HistoricHomeWorks.com
- At 12:57pm on December 7, 2008,
Lair Tienter said… - Great Job!! It takes a lot of courage to tear into a project like that. I'm glad it turned out so great. A tribute to you and the contractor.
- At 10:23pm on February 4, 2009,
Vince Griffin said… - Russ, What a photogenic finger it is. I can't remember when I saw the photo but I knew when I saw it that it was exactly what I was looking for. Do ever come across any of the mouthpieces?? If not, do you have any leads for me. I feel like Ahab chasing after the elusive Moby Dick.
- At 8:04am on May 8, 2009,
MallorySusott said… - Thanks, Russ. I will be sure to check out the website you sent me!
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