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  1. Question: Crown molding

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    Crown moulding

    Hi Momar,

    I've installed many types of crown moulding. Nails are just fine but if you want to make job easier use an air nailer. This fasten the moulding more quick and also countersink nails....
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    tub/shower

    Hi freebyrd,
    Cement brd around shower/tub area is all you need. Use green drywall in rest of bathroom.
    As far as tub, you should remove it and level the back and sides plumb with 2x4 attached to...
  3. Question: Carpet spots

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    Carpet spots

    Dustin, is there a crawl space, full basement or any at all?
    Is your carpet damp? The problem should obviously be rectified before installing laminate. Lift carpet and see what's underneath problem...
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    Lead paint?

    Btw this isn't about lead paint or costs.. it's a health issue and throughout my 27yrs of work experience, I can only say asbestos is taken serioulsy regardless of any findings... maybe in 20-30 yrs...
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    Asbestos removal

    Unless the home owner is willing to hose down his area in question then there would obviously be asbestos dust flowing... sometimes people should pay attention and give proper advice and leave some...
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    Asbestos removal

    Here's a site which you should become familiar with if you're going to attempt asbestos removal. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/asbestos/
    And yes someone here has worked in the business and I must caution...
  7. Question: Tile over formica?

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    Tile over formica #2

    Hi again...
    I thought you wanted to tile a backsplash... if it's a counter top and it has a square edge then maybe but also keep in mind that your grout lines will have to be well sealed for...
  8. Question: Tile over formica?

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    Tile over formica

    Formica is a "plastic " sheet therefore it would be like trying to paint plastic.. not too much adheres to it.. the only way other than removing it or installing plywood over it, would be to sand the...
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    Finishing walls to basement ceiling

    Two ideas I've tried and was successful .
    First try dropping the color of the ceiling onto the wall, size depends on height of basement. The basement was 102" high so I "dropped" ceiling color 7"...
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