My condo remodel thread - Page 2

vas25tl · 09-25-2009, 10:55 AM

^I just used regular semi-gloss spray paint that I picked up at Home Depot.

The borders that you saw were wallpaper borders. What a PITA....I used warm water with soap, soaked them a few times, let them sit and then went in with a scraper and got it all off. It takes some time, but well worth it. I didn't have to do any kind of texture repair, underneath it all, it was just like the wall.

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vas25tl · 09-28-2009, 8:58 AM

Moved in this weekend - haven't had time to set up my router yet

Here are some preliminary pics, will have more to follow as we unpack/set up/etc....

I can't move.

By the way...this is the...most....comfortable....couch....EVAR

I'm going to be mounting the TV once I find a shelf that I want for underneath it...for now, using my TV stand.

There's still a ton of work left to do but at least we are out of the apartment and there isn't going to be any more running around back and forth.

subinf · 09-28-2009, 1:56 PM

Nice. It looks really great.

thunder04 · 09-28-2009, 2:53 PM

Your place looks great!

Do you notice any echo with the hard flooring? I've been debating doing pergo/laminate flooring in my living room. I have vaulted ceilings so it's already sort-of echo-ey. I'm afraid non-carpet flooring will make the room echo even more!

vas25tl · 09-28-2009, 4:42 PM

^thanks guys.

I actually just noticed echo last night when we sat down to eat dinner....I think once the place is filled in with decorations, window treatments, etc it should go away.

I'm not the biggest fan of carpet, especially in high traffic areas like the living room and dining room. I had carpet installed Friday in the bedrooms.

vas25tl · 09-28-2009, 7:41 PM

I just finally hooked up my router, back to the real world, my Pre can rest now.

Here are some updated pictures:

The tempurpedic

LOVE THIS BED!

I just put in the new medicine cabinet, need to mount the mirror still and still have a lot of finishing touches.

New carpet on the steps into the basement

Still need to put another layer of paint on the walls, then the floor is getting painted.

Sarlacc · 09-28-2009, 8:10 PM

looks great, you've made a ton of progress.

You'll get to the point where I'm at where you cant find much else to do, then you feel kinda worthless about it

chill_dog · 10-05-2009, 10:26 AM

You've done an awesome job! It's a night and day difference in the place.

thunder04 · 10-05-2009, 12:48 PM

Looks great!!

moeronn · 10-05-2009, 2:48 PM

Damn! That is a ton of nice work you did - not even considering this was your first time with this stuff. Great job!

I also like the idea of the nails on the edges of the doors. Neat trick that I'm going to have to use.

Congrats again on the place, all the work and getting moved.

agranado · 10-05-2009, 3:10 PM

lots of potential... good luck with that place

vas25tl · 10-05-2009, 3:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chill_dog

You've done an awesome job! It's a night and day difference in the place.

Thanks! It's fun when people come over now that have seen it prior to all the remodeling

Quote:

Originally Posted by thunder04

Looks great!!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by moeronn

Damn! That is a ton of nice work you did - not even considering this was your first time with this stuff. Great job!

I also like the idea of the nails on the edges of the doors. Neat trick that I'm going to have to use.

Congrats again on the place, all the work and getting moved.

Got that idea from my uncle, just screw in screws and you're set

Quote:

Originally Posted by agranado

lots of potential... good luck with that place

Thanks, I can't wait till it's all finished...

**fsttyms1** · 10-06-2009, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sarlacc

looks great, you've made a ton of progress.

You'll get to the point where I'm at where you cant find much else to do, then you feel kinda worthless about it

But usually at that point i start over or manage to find ways of redoing stuff.

Looks great!

vas25tl · 10-07-2009, 8:50 AM

Floor in the unfinished part of the basement is drying and the shelves/extra closets are going in this week. The closet doors are up and the bathroom mirror is FINALLY hung after it found its place. I'll update with some pics later this week.

vas25tl · 10-07-2009, 9:54 PM

Some pictures:
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I love the white doors

vas25tl · 10-07-2009, 9:58 PM

Remember this?

vas25tl · 10-26-2009, 4:35 PM

The LCD for the basement is coming on Friday so hopefully I'll be mounting the TV this weekend and the stand is going in the basement.

litesout · 10-26-2009, 8:19 PM

Awesome! You've brought that 70s condo into the 21st century!

thunder04 · 10-27-2009, 11:59 AM

Looks very nice!

vas25tl · 11-07-2009, 9:55 AM

Today, I'm going to be hanging the LCD in the living room and taking the big TV stand in the basement along with the xbox 360. I will be making the basement more of a gaming (I play 1-2 times a month)/movie room and trying to keep the living room clean with just the LCD and just the cable box and possibly a DVD player. I'll update with some pics of the install later.

EuRTSX · 11-07-2009, 12:46 PM

Bery Bery Niceeee

subinf · 11-07-2009, 1:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vas25tl

Today, I'm going to be hanging the LCD in the living room and taking the big TV stand in the basement along with the xbox 360. I will be making the basement more of a gaming (I play 1-2 times a month)/movie room and trying to keep the living room clean with just the LCD and just the cable box and possibly a DVD player. I'll update with some pics of the install later.

How are you going to hang the tv? And run the wires? I have to do the same thing (at some point) and was curious how others are setting everything up

vas25tl · 11-08-2009, 9:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subinf

How are you going to hang the tv? And run the wires? I have to do the same thing (at some point) and was curious how others are setting everything up

I got a mount on Amazon, a Sanus. It had 5/5 after 161 reviews, cost $69.99; very happy with the product.

I am not going to have many electronics, just a DVD player and a Cable box so there aren't too many wires. My outlet is directly under the tv shelf, so I'm leaving that as is. I am contemplating moving the cable outlet to behind the TV; as it sits right now, it's not finished, I still need to conceal a few things.

I have seen people more the outlets up so they are behind the TV and you just kind of stuff the surge protector back there.

vas25tl · 11-08-2009, 9:55 AM

Now on for the pictures:
Before:

After:

(Not quite finished yet but done for this weekend)

The basement LCD came Sat morning

Basement with new set-up, and we finally have lights

subinf · 11-08-2009, 12:42 PM

Damn that looks nice.

vas25tl · 11-11-2009, 7:55 PM

^Thanks!

Allright, I got some stuff from the hardware store that conceals wires. I don't really want to put in any more outlets/holes so here's what it ended up looking like.

vas25tl · 11-11-2009, 7:56 PM

Looks like I need to clean the TV

DIZAZNDOOD320 · 11-11-2009, 8:05 PM

too bad ur not in nyc i would of hook u up with a new kitchen and bathroom cabinets and granite countertop for very good price i own a shop here in ny

09-28-2009, 8:58 AM	#42
vas25tl Err? 1996 Acura TL My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 3,214	Moved in this weekend - haven't had time to set up my router yet Here are some preliminary pics, will have more to follow as we unpack/set up/etc.... I can't move. By the way...this is the...most....comfortable....couch....EVAR I'm going to be mounting the TV once I find a shelf that I want for underneath it...for now, using my TV stand. There's still a ton of work left to do but at least we are out of the apartment and there isn't going to be any more running around back and forth. __________________ 245,XXX and counting

09-28-2009, 2:53 PM	#44
thunder04 2004 Acura TSX My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tracy, CA Age: 23 Posts: 1,623	Your place looks great! Do you notice any echo with the hard flooring? I've been debating doing pergo/laminate flooring in my living room. I have vaulted ceilings so it's already sort-of echo-ey. I'm afraid non-carpet flooring will make the room echo even more! __________________ '04 TSX AT /w Navi, mostly stock. (Now part of the 100k+ miles club!) Need webspace? Ask me!

09-28-2009, 4:42 PM	#45
vas25tl Err? 1996 Acura TL My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 3,214	^thanks guys. I actually just noticed echo last night when we sat down to eat dinner....I think once the place is filled in with decorations, window treatments, etc it should go away. I'm not the biggest fan of carpet, especially in high traffic areas like the living room and dining room. I had carpet installed Friday in the bedrooms. __________________ 245,XXX and counting

09-28-2009, 7:41 PM	#46
vas25tl Err? 1996 Acura TL My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 3,214	I just finally hooked up my router, back to the real world, my Pre can rest now. Here are some updated pictures: The tempurpedic LOVE THIS BED! I just put in the new medicine cabinet, need to mount the mirror still and still have a lot of finishing touches. New carpet on the steps into the basement Still need to put another layer of paint on the walls, then the floor is getting painted. __________________ 245,XXX and counting

10-05-2009, 10:26 AM	#48
chill_dog Gang-related, PCP 2004 Acura TL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 31 Posts: 10,320	You've done an awesome job! It's a night and day difference in the place. __________________ chillin'

09-28-2009, 1:56 PM	#43
subinf One on the right for me Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 26 Posts: 19,622	Nice. It looks really great.

10-05-2009, 12:48 PM	#49
thunder04 2004 Acura TSX My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tracy, CA Age: 23 Posts: 1,623	Looks great!! __________________ '04 TSX AT /w Navi, mostly stock. (Now part of the 100k+ miles club!) Need webspace? Ask me!

10-05-2009, 2:48 PM	#50
moeronn is learning to moonwalk i 2004 Acura TL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,729	Damn! That is a ton of nice work you did - not even considering this was your first time with this stuff. Great job! I also like the idea of the nails on the edges of the doors. Neat trick that I'm going to have to use. Congrats again on the place, all the work and getting moved.

10-05-2009, 3:10 PM	#51
agranado how handsome I am Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Miami, FL Age: 24 Posts: 12,734	lots of potential... good luck with that place __________________ Current ride: 2008 Honda Civic SI Sedan (Nav, Tires, Tints... and thats all... for now) #2. 2008 Lexus IS250 (Auto, Nav, Sports Pkg, HID's) #1. 1997 Cyclone Blue 2.2 CL-P 1->2->3->4->5 Speed Cyclone Blue... she was my one and only

10-07-2009, 8:50 AM	#54
vas25tl Err? 1996 Acura TL My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 3,214	Floor in the unfinished part of the basement is drying and the shelves/extra closets are going in this week. The closet doors are up and the bathroom mirror is FINALLY hung after it found its place. I'll update with some pics later this week. __________________ 245,XXX and counting

10-07-2009, 9:54 PM	#55
vas25tl Err? 1996 Acura TL My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 3,214	Some pictures: [IMG][/IMG] I love the white doors __________________ 245,XXX and counting

10-07-2009, 9:58 PM	#56
vas25tl Err? 1996 Acura TL My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 3,214	Remember this? __________________ 245,XXX and counting

10-26-2009, 4:35 PM	#57
vas25tl Err? 1996 Acura TL My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 3,214	The LCD for the basement is coming on Friday so hopefully I'll be mounting the TV this weekend and the stand is going in the basement. __________________ 245,XXX and counting

10-26-2009, 8:19 PM	#58
litesout Registered User 2008 Acura TSX Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 31 Posts: 939	Awesome! You've brought that 70s condo into the 21st century! __________________ 08 CGP 5AT TSX Switchblade key mod 8th Gen Accord cargo net Tint 35% front, 20% back (Florida legal) And if you understand all that, you spend too much time here.

10-27-2009, 11:59 AM	#59
thunder04 2004 Acura TSX My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tracy, CA Age: 23 Posts: 1,623	Looks very nice! __________________ '04 TSX AT /w Navi, mostly stock. (Now part of the 100k+ miles club!) Need webspace? Ask me!

11-07-2009, 9:55 AM	#60
vas25tl Err? 1996 Acura TL My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 3,214	Today, I'm going to be hanging the LCD in the living room and taking the big TV stand in the basement along with the xbox 360. I will be making the basement more of a gaming (I play 1-2 times a month)/movie room and trying to keep the living room clean with just the LCD and just the cable box and possibly a DVD player. I'll update with some pics of the install later. __________________ 245,XXX and counting

11-08-2009, 9:55 AM	#64
vas25tl Err? 1996 Acura TL My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 3,214	Now on for the pictures: Before: After: (Not quite finished yet but done for this weekend) The basement LCD came Sat morning Basement with new set-up, and we finally have lights __________________ 245,XXX and counting

11-08-2009, 12:42 PM	#65
subinf One on the right for me Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 26 Posts: 19,622	Damn that looks nice.

11-11-2009, 7:55 PM	#66
vas25tl Err? 1996 Acura TL My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 3,214	^Thanks! Allright, I got some stuff from the hardware store that conceals wires. I don't really want to put in any more outlets/holes so here's what it ended up looking like. __________________ 245,XXX and counting

11-11-2009, 7:56 PM	#67
vas25tl Err? 1996 Acura TL My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 3,214	Looks like I need to clean the TV __________________ 245,XXX and counting

11-11-2009, 8:05 PM	#68
DIZAZNDOOD320 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 126	too bad ur not in nyc i would of hook u up with a new kitchen and bathroom cabinets and granite countertop for very good price i own a shop here in ny __________________ *08 TL TYPE S NBP // RV-6 J-PIPE // HI FLOW CAT // VOLK GT-7 // 20% TINT BACK // 35% TINT FRONT // AEM CAI // ATLP QUAD //*