Comments for Ray and Jen

Comment on Floors so nice, we laid ‘em twice by Jen

Jen — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:34:37 +0000

Hi Troy – sorry for the delay! The talcum powder worked like a charm. We brushed it onto all 4 sides of each board before installing. It made a huge dusty mess and took way longer than a regular installation, but 8 months later the floor is still quiet. The talcum powder never crept up onto the floor surface, nor did it “wear off” and start squeaking again. The floor is pretty quiet now, except for the normal creaks that you’ll find on any floating floor.

Comment on Floors so nice, we laid ‘em twice by Jen

Jen — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:30:35 +0000

Hi Paula,

Sorry for the delay, you’ve probably solved your problem by now! We dusted talcum power on all four sides of each board before laying it down. We just used a paintbrush and brushed it on pretty liberally onto the tongue/into the groove. I recommend you wear a mask since things can get pretty dusty.

FYI, many months later the floor is still quiet. There are certainly some creaky places where the subfloor flexes a bit, but overall there is no noise.

I hope this is helpful!

Comment on DIY Chandelier by Jen

Jen — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:23:24 +0000

Hi Michelle,

Hmm, I’m not sure how many discs it took, but it did take three rolls of wax paper. I definitely recommend using a circle cutter to make things easier!

Comment on Snowman by Kevin Coffin

Kevin Coffin — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 17:34:07 +0000

Hope your both doing well. I miss ya. Next time I’m in Seattle, I’ll let you know.

Comment on DIY Chandelier by Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:54:24 +0000

Jen,

This is the prettiest faux capiz chandelier I’ve seen. About how many discs did you use?

Comment on The Ol’ Switcheroo by Rebecca Wellington

Rebecca Wellington — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:08:43 +0000

I love this idea. I think this will help get rid of clothes that I always think. “Maybe I’ll wear it sometime”

Comment on Floors so nice, we laid ‘em twice by Paula burnette

Paula burnette — Tue, 01 May 2012 01:33:15 +0000

Have the same problem. Did you sprinkle the talcum powder before you laid the floor or on top after you put the floor down?

Thanks!

Comment on The Ol’ Switcheroo by Heidi

Heidi — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:24:48 +0000

Great idea. I found this on Pinterest. I’m cleaning out closets this weekend and am going to try this.

Comment on Floors so nice, we laid ‘em twice by Troy Davies

Troy Davies — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 03:05:28 +0000

Arrgghhh, I’m having the same problem!!! How does the talcom powder work? Do you pour it down on the floor before you put the hardwood down? How much?

Thanks,
Troy

Comment on The Ol’ Switcheroo by Nancy V.

Nancy V. — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:43:51 +0000

I am super guilty of buying cheap/on sale items too Im definitely going to do this and focus on buying higher quality items that’ll stand the test of time!!!