Walls

Pro Portfolio: A contemporary compound in Calabasas - Los Angeles Times (blog)
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:05:46 GMT+00:00
Los Angeles Times (blog) At some points, the metal roof either folds up or down to become the walls . Rectangular in form, the house has one long side with large glass doors and ...

Antique Turkish grenade found in Jerusalem walls - AFP
Wed, 07 Jul 2010 08:21:13 GMT+00:00
afp jerusalem israeli archaeologists renovating the walls of Jerusalem's Old City found an explosive surprise -- a 100-year-old Ottoman hand grenade hidden ... How did a Turkish hand grenade get into an ancient Jerusalem wall ? Ha'aretz Century-old grenade found in Jerusalem wall The Associated Press Old grenade found in older Jerusalem wall UPI.com Before It's News  - Israel 21C  - Shalom Life

Wine & Spirits Store prototype goes down smooth - Allentown Morning Call
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:15:10 GMT+00:00
Allentown Morning Call The prototype stores have the official name Fine Wine & Good Spirits and are decorated with wood-like shelving, wood floors, dim lighting, and walls painted ...

Bathtub wall remodel with solid surface walls: good or bad choice?
Q. The previous owners had a plastic laminate around the tub. It's time to replace it, and I've been looking at Swanstone solid surface wall kits as an option. Of course, tile would be more desirable but I'll go with the solid surface unless others have negative experiences with the way it looks, and lasts. Does anyone have experience with solid surface? I'm having trouble finding anyone besides Swanstone that has solid surface tub walls. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.
Asked by G S - Sun May 4 14:26:43 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments

A. go with the tile just make sure you seal it very good and will last you a life time
Answered by Samuel R - Sun May 4 14:40:04 2008

What paint technique for faux adobe walls?
Q. I am doing my livingroom Spanish style (not Mexico - Spain). After researching I can only find very few colors they used on the walls. Ocre is mainly outdoor but was also used on the interior and of course Adobe. I just hate having plain white walls so I am hoping to use a brownish color on the walls and whitewash with white. Does anyone have any experience with this? I could use the help I've never done this technique. I also dont know if maybe a different technique would better mimic adobe walls. Thanks !
Asked by Tara - Thu Oct 18 13:00:21 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. One thing you might do before painting is to texture the walls so that they look like adobe. You'll need to get a box of drywall mud (comes in a 50 pound box), a stucco brush, a 6-inch spackle knife, a bucket to thin out the mud, and a drywall sanding screen (optional). Also, make sure to get lots of dropcloths, because this is a very messy procedure. Scoop some mud into the bucket and dilute it with water until its the consistency of stirred mayonaise (not so much that it's runny, but enough that you can scoop it up with the stucco brush). Take a brush full of mud and fling it at the wall. It should stick to the wall and not run down the wall. If it's too runny, scrape it off with the spackle knife, put it back into the bucket, and add… [cont.]
Answered by Paul in San Diego - Thu Oct 18 14:07:23 2007

How should I treat walls that have been covered with years of cigarette smoke?
Q. The livingroom of my new place needs to be repainted; only problem is, the previous tenant was a heavy smoker and the walls and ceiling are full of cigarette smoke from years of smoking. Should I treat the walls somehow before painting? I am worried the paint will not stick to the slick smoke film. I want something relatively pain-free - I'm probably not going to be able to hand scrub every inch of the room. Thanks!
Asked by twee_grrrl - Sun Nov 30 22:11:07 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You HAVE to use a primer known as a "cover stain primer". Any old primer will not do the job to your satisfaction. I've always used Zinsser Cover Stain or Kilz Primer. They're both OIL based paints, so you will need paint thinner to clean up. You'll only need ONE coat of this primer. If you're going for a drastic color change, have the paint store TINT the primer so that it resembles the desired finish. After you've primed every inch of the walls and ceiling, paint again with the finish paint. You "should" use an interior, latex-based flat paint. Good luck.
Answered by BiffJohnson - Sun Nov 30 22:42:13 2008