Johnwalker
Reged: Apr 30 2002
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Mark, we also used a air nailer for a floor job once you got the hang of how to hit the bumper it was easy. 
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Edited by markcadioli (Sun Jan 24 2010 06:40 PM)
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Johnwalker
Reged: Apr 30 2002
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I use a flooring company to do all our floor jobs now.
I would prefer to do my own, we do a better job but with the time factor and having the right gear its not worth us doing it.
How did you find it would you make money laying these floors? Ours are glued as well.
Cheers John
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Edited by Johnwalker (Mon Jan 05 2004 12:59 AM)
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markcadioli
Reged: Apr 25 2002
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Hi John
Don't know about it making money....there is no one around here specialzing in floors..we all do our own..Glue?..I thought of that, but was concerned about boards splitting and not being able to move ( one of the reasons the QBSA outlawed Polyurethanes for finishes )
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Johnwalker
Reged: Apr 30 2002
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Mark, all our floors are either glued to the slab or panelfloor (12 - 15mm boards). We also dont use 2 pack poly,I think the water based are ok, although we have been using Tung oil which gives a nice natural finish sort of a semi gloss to satin look which looks more natural.
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markcadioli
Reged: Apr 25 2002
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I've neglected to post some finished shots of this project so here are a few 
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markcadioli
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dining sitting room 
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markcadioli
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entry from inside 
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markcadioli
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entry from outside 
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markcadioli
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Jarrah floor transiting to Tasmanian Oak steps 
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markcadioli
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Master bed and Ensuite from outside 
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markcadioli
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master bed from inside 
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markcadioli
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ensuite 
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Johnwalker
Reged: Apr 30 2002
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Looks great Mark you must be pretty happy with the end result.
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markcadioli
Reged: Apr 25 2002
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mixed feelings John. ( I lost 50K on this one )
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Johnwalker
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Sorry Mark, I feel your pain.
Client or Architect from hell? don't answer if it drags up things you want to put behind you.
Cheers John
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calvin
Reged: Apr 29 2002
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Loc: NW Ohio
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mark, the siding around the entry? Forgive me if you 've already mentioned it, I didn't review the thread.
And as is usual, very nice job.
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markcadioli
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corrugated iron?
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markcadioli
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John
no,, both the client and architect were very good. A number of factors contributed. Construction commenced during the busiest period we have ever experienced. I was on Liquidated damages of $300 week. There was an extreme shortage of tradesmen and the usual broken promises of turning up on time. Then I lost one carpenter during the job and replaced him with someone not up to speed and to top it off at the end of the day I underquoted the job. The labour content was far in excess of what I'd allowed.
Ce le vie
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calvin
Reged: Apr 29 2002
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Yes, thanks. I had thought that's what I was seeing. Outside of a few quonset hut type storage bldgs, I have only seen it used as siding once b/4 on a hair salon. The whole "house". An interesting look, tho not for use on a whole residence in a neighborhood I don't think. On the salon, yeah sure. The use in your entry is pleasing. And just think of all the refrigerator magnets you could use...........
thanks.
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Johnwalker
Reged: Apr 30 2002
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Loc: Australia
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I've been thru that scenario myself during the GST change over, some trades were hard to get, brickys were in demand in Sydney for the Olympics building programs and it affected things down here.
you just have to suck it up and move forward,its not pleasant though.
cheers John
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