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18 October 2018 | 18 replies
You will need a primer, and 2 top coats at $1 per sf (each coating) of wall (No thank you!)
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16 October 2018 | 3 replies
As for repairing this damage, I would just skim coat the drywall if you can.
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18 October 2018 | 21 replies
Yes I just buffed them up and put a couple new coats of poly on top.
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22 September 2021 | 21 replies
After you prime, then you really inspect the walls and hit with another coat on any imperfections to avoid this.Do you agree?
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20 October 2018 | 13 replies
A calculated replacement of boards that have to be, proper prep and a good coat of quality exterior paint will probably add 10+ years of life at a fraction of the price.
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19 October 2018 | 7 replies
@Jason DiClemente - what about closing coats and any rehab expenses prior to renting the property for the first time?
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13 September 2018 | 3 replies
That might work but it needs multiple coats and plenty of curing time between coats and before using or else it will chip right off the second it's used heavily.Cameron
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22 October 2018 | 14 replies
a fresh coat of paint then flooring.....
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1 October 2018 | 5 replies
@Martineja Coats I am not a Chicago investor however there is always a buyer for a good deal.
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18 September 2018 | 1 reply
My question is - would you invest a bit more up front into more durable synthetic flooring, industrial paint, epoxy-coated showers etc.?