travelguy_73 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Fliiper, what method does the painter use to paint the cabinets? Since they are job-built, it seems like it will be tough to get a clean finish since the worksite is "contaminated" with dust and such. Love the finishes so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 Fliiper, what method does the painter use to paint the cabinets? Since they are job-built, it seems like it will be tough to get a clean finish since the worksite is "contaminated" with dust and such. Love the finishes so far! I believe the painter will clean all the floors Monday morning before he starts on the kitchen cabinets. He will probably complete the stain and clear on the kitchen cabinets and then cover them for the duration of construction. The rest of the cabinets will be painted with an airless sprayer. We don't usually have a problem with dust getting on the fresh paint, just people banging into them flipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston-development Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 just wanted to say i appreciate your sharing this project on the forum. even though residential is completely off my radar, still very cool pics and great insight.: thumbs up : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted May 27, 2009 Author Share Posted May 27, 2009 No problem,A pictureless update... The kitchen cabinets are stained and will get a coat of sanding sealer tomorrow. The rest of the trim and cabinets in the house were sprayed with undercoater today. I've gotta crack the whip, as the house must be done by 6/24.flipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ijaxon Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 nice work flipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Since we are so close to being done I'm not going to post any more pics till it's done. Paint is done, door and cabinet hardware is done. Glass is going in, kitchen backsplash is going in. The ac is on and wood floor prep is happening. We are exactly 2 months and a week in today.stay tuned...flipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 No problem,A pictureless update... The kitchen cabinets are stained and will get a coat of sanding sealer tomorrow. The rest of the trim and cabinets in the house were sprayed with undercoater today. I've gotta crack the whip, as the house must be done by 6/24.flipperWhat is sanding sealer? undercoater? A DIYer wants to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 What is sanding sealer? undercoater? A DIYer wants to know. Sanding sealer is a clear coating with some "build" properties to it. If we are going to stain wood instead of paint it, we put the sealer on after the stain, or directly on the bare wood if there will be no stain applied. It dries very quickly (15 minutes) and sands very smooth, very easily. It also will help fill in irregularities in the wood. After it's sanded, then we apply two coats of satin lacquer, sanding between coats.We use lacquer undercoater as a primer on wood and mdf. It also has some "build" properties to help fill in irregularities. It also dries very quickly, and it sands so much easier than a regular primer. It sands smooth as glass with 220 grit paper and makes the topcoat incredibly smooth. Both of these products will kill your brain cells though. They reek. flipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Sanding sealer is a clear coating with some "build" properties to it. If we are going to stain wood instead of paint it, we put the sealer on after the stain, or directly on the bare wood if there will be no stain applied. It dries very quickly (15 minutes) and sands very smooth, very easily. It also will help fill in irregularities in the wood. After it's sanded, then we apply two coats of satin lacquer, sanding between coats.We use lacquer undercoater as a primer on wood and mdf. It also has some "build" properties to help fill in irregularities. It also dries very quickly, and it sands so much easier than a regular primer. It sands smooth as glass with 220 grit paper and makes the topcoat incredibly smooth. Both of these products will kill your brain cells though. They reek. flipperSo when I see beautifully painted cabinets that are wood that have been perfectly and smoothly painted, this is probably the process. Good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 So when I see beautifully painted cabinets that are wood that have been perfectly and smoothly painted, this is probably the process. Good to know.That and they were sprayed with a high volume,low pressure spray system and not brushed or sprayed with air compressor setup.flipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 Alrighty, this house is done. The clients moved in today. Here are the final pictures taken before the blinds went in late this morning. I'll post some outside pictures after the grass is cut Sorry for the random order, I'm pooped. We took a week under 3 months to complete this project. Check out the before pics at the beginning of the thread: http://www.houstonarchitecture.com/haif/in...showtopic=19816 and some random guy: flipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolBuddy06 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Beautiful! I'd chose a lighter colour for the kitchen cabinets.Btw what is that material on the floor of the 2dn bathroom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic08 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Oh my gosh, Flipper - what a beautiful job! Love the floors in the second bathroom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMME Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 GORGEOUS!!! Love the little tile floors in the bathroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahiki Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Nice paint colors. And I like the finish on the wood floors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 It is gorgeous. Nice job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Love it - all of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm1fd Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 It is cute...although I think the bathrooms it would look more at home in a 30s or 40s bungalow than the mid century ranch that they're in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCH99 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I think it looks fantastic, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frheard Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 I don't like it! J/K, just thought I'd beat The Niche to he punch, he being the arbiter of style and good taste here on HAIF .I, for one, think it looks great. Love the subway tile in the shower and glass tile back splash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Thanks peeps. The hex tile floor is from here: http://www.mosaictilesupplies.com/index.as...mp;Category=397They are a Texas company and were very helpful. We had to "make" the design out of white and black sheets.flipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Specwriter Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Thanks peeps. The hex tile floor is from here: http://www.mosaictilesupplies.com/index.as...mp;Category=397They are a Texas company and were very helpful. We had to "make" the design out of white and black sheets.flipperFlipper, thanks for the props on Mosaic Tile Supplies. I was just on their web site the other day. I'm remodeling two bathrooms in my house and want to have some fun with it (borders on the floors, tile window sills, nice moldings at the tops of the tile wainscot). I didn't go to the "contact us" page on the web site so I didn't know until you mentioned it that MTS is out of Coldspring, Texas. I like that.Once again the house looks marvelous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolBuddy06 Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 Tile is winding down for the week. All that's left to do is a little grout in the master bath and grout the hall bath floor. I've got mad respect for anyone who has the patience and skill to install one of these custom hex tile floors. It's tedious and difficult to get right. The granite in the kitchen and the other bath counters are going in tomorrow. The tub didn't quite fit in the hole that the granite guys cut so I have to have them correct that tomorrow also. Thanks for looking! flipper I'd missed this before. This guy redefines 'patience' and 'attention to details'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 I'd missed this before. This guy redefines 'patience' and 'attention to details'. Funny story about that day. The morning they started on the floor I had a meeting with the head guy to explain the design that I wanted. The installer didn't speak english, so the head guy explained what I wanted to him in spanish. The next day I asked the head guy to thank the installer for doing such a good job and that I knew it was difficult and that I was hard to please. The head guy told me that the previous morning he told the installer that I was picky, so don't do a "B.S. job" or else he'll have to take it out and do it over again. I have found out since then, that it is a running joke with most of my subs that I am picky and somewhat of a perfectionist flipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 The head guy told me that the previous morning he told the installer that I was picky, so don't do a "B.S. job" or else he'll have to take it out and do it over again. I have found out since then, that it is a running joke with most of my subs that I am picky and somewhat of a perfectionist Buckin' for your own A&E flip show? Congratulations on another handsome and successful project!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Buckin' for your own A&E flip show? Congratulations on another handsome and successful project!! Believe it or not, we almost had one. flipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisCountyEx Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Bravo Flipper! Do we get to see exterior pics?What's next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porchman Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Buckin' for your own A&E flip show? Congratulations on another handsome and successful project!! Believe it or not, we almost had one.flipper I'd believe it. In fact, I think Houston would become an epicenter for this. We have a lack of bubble in our market. We have a fast-moving community. Reworks are a good buy-in to many desirable neighborhoods. You make great choices in your redo's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musicman Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 why aren't refrigerators recessed anymore?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flipper Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 why aren't refrigerators recessed anymore??Recessed into what? The one in this house is recessed into the cabinet around it. The back edge of the doors sit flush with the front of the cabinet. What have you seen them recessed into in the past? If anything, the old houses I've owned were set up for the fridge to just sit there and stick out a foot past the cabinet adjacent to it. flipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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