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Offline Helloitsme

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I am going to do something today......
« on: January 22, 2013, 08:19:53 AM »
...... that gets me closer to having my 100 gallon set up.

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Re: I am going to do something today......
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2013, 11:35:20 AM »
 :o :o :o So are you gonna just leave us hanging, or what?  :P :P :P
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Re: I am going to do something today......
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2013, 11:49:36 AM »
Pick out your paint color?
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Re: I am going to do something today......
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2013, 11:55:39 AM »
No, that was not my intention. I had to figure it out myself. Today's goal is to empty the stand of the 60 and start setting up the 55 gallon holding tank. Now that I have an idea of what color to paint the wall. I may go look for and purchase the paint. I need to paint an area that's roughly 12x12. It's going to be the only wall that gets painted that color. How much paint do you think I'll need? I'm covering a currently white wall with a somewhere between Olive and Militant green color. Any painters? Do I really need to prime?

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« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2013, 12:01:16 PM »
No, that was not my intention. I had to figure it out myself. Today's goal is to empty the stand of the 60 and start setting up the 55 gallon holding tank. Now that I have an idea of what color to paint the wall. I may go look for and purchase the paint. I need to paint an area that's roughly 12x12. It's going to be the only wall that gets painted that color. How much paint do you think I'll need? I'm covering a currently white wall with a somewhere between Olive and Militant green color. Any painters? Do I really need to prime?
Do you know if the white wall was recently painted? If it was, it might have been primed already. I'd think you can easily get away with just 1g of paint, even if it takes two coats.
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Re: I am going to do something today......
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2013, 12:04:28 PM »
No, that was not my intention. I had to figure it out myself. Today's goal is to empty the stand of the 60 and start setting up the 55 gallon holding tank. Now that I have an idea of what color to paint the wall. I may go look for and purchase the paint. I need to paint an area that's roughly 12x12. It's going to be the only wall that gets painted that color. How much paint do you think I'll need? I'm covering a currently white wall with a somewhere between Olive and Militant green color. Any painters? Do I really need to prime?
Do you know if the white wall was recently painted? If it was, it might have been primed already. I'd think you can easily get away with just 1g of paint, even if it takes two coats.

It looks pretty fresh. I've got some hairline cracks in the plaster too. Not bad, but I might as well try to fix 'em.

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Re: I am going to do something today......
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2013, 12:06:37 PM »
No, that was not my intention. I had to figure it out myself. Today's goal is to empty the stand of the 60 and start setting up the 55 gallon holding tank. Now that I have an idea of what color to paint the wall. I may go look for and purchase the paint. I need to paint an area that's roughly 12x12. It's going to be the only wall that gets painted that color. How much paint do you think I'll need? I'm covering a currently white wall with a somewhere between Olive and Militant green color. Any painters? Do I really need to prime?
I am not a pro painter by any means and I hate painting, but if the wall is already painted the drywall is "sealed", and since you are using a darker color over white, just apply 2 coats to be safe and give it a nice even look and you will be good.

If you buy a good quality paint and a decent roller One gallon will be enough for a 12x12 wall ;D

Dont forget to do your "cutting in" before you roll, the edges and allong the other wall this is where you use a angle cut brush to paint the wall that is getting painted
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To worry about tomorrow is to be unhappy today.
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Re: I am going to do something today......
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2013, 01:34:56 PM »
Drywall? I've got what I believe is called "wet plaster".

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Re: I am going to do something today......
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2013, 01:45:57 PM »
Drywall? I've got what I believe is called "wet plaster".
you will be fine then. Just put 2 coats of paint and enjoy a beer after your done:)
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Re: I am going to do something today......
« Reply #9 on: January 22, 2013, 02:05:45 PM »
They have paint that is primer and paint in one I believe Behr paint has it, at
Home Depot

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Re: I am going to do something today......
« Reply #10 on: January 22, 2013, 04:23:58 PM »
It's been my experience that different brands and types of paint yield different results.  If you ask the people in the paint department, they should be able to point you in the right direction.

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Re: I am going to do something today......
« Reply #11 on: January 22, 2013, 04:25:40 PM »
Making progress.

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« Reply #12 on: January 22, 2013, 08:07:21 PM »
Okay the holding tank is up with water warming in it. The stand under the tank that's coming down for now, is cleared out. The paint chips are hanging on the wall. 19 colors to choose from 2 are already showing favorably. Back to work. Maestro, music please!

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Re: I am going to do something today......
« Reply #13 on: January 22, 2013, 10:29:46 PM »
Maestro, music please!

Loading up the Rolling Stones' "Paint It Black" just for your occasion Chuck!!!!
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Re: I am going to do something today......
« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2013, 10:52:18 PM »
I listened to Stone Sour, Michael Hutchence and Tom Petty amongst others.