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Remodeling gone wrong
The weekend warriors who owned my house before me did some really stupid things, such as installing a fake-wood floor over linoleum, which prevented one door from closing in the winter. But what I'm concerned with now is paint. Apparently, from the look of spatters on pipes under sinks, they taped everything to a fare-thee-well and then went around with a spray gun, using the same awful, dead white paint on every surface -- wood, walls, even cabinets. If I set something down on a wood surface, pieces of paint come back up when I lift it. Is there a way to tell whether they just used awful paint or if it's an incompatibility, such as having used acrylic over old oil base? If I'm not sure what's under this top layer, what is the best thing to use to get the old paint layers off? If this is the kind of thing stagers encourage, they ought to be put out of business. We share your angst, but we're less inclined to blame it on stagers trying to put on a cheap new face on a house for a quick buck. It's likely that the mess you're struggling with today is the result of the ignorant, yet well-meaning work of neophyte remodelers. We doubt their intent was to create trouble for you -- the next owner. Problem is, the best intentions, when executed poorly, create a worse situation than if nothing were done at all. When it comes to selling a house, one of our tried-and-true axioms is "clean and nice, sells at any price -- almost." New paint and flooring go a long way toward creating the fresh impression we believe is essential to getting top dollar. But, like our dad always said, "If you're gonna do a job, do it right or don't do it at all." This job just wasn't done right. It seems you've already solved the kitchen-door-that-wouldn't-close problem. But if you haven't, it's a simple fix. Remove the door and saw off 1/4 inch at the bottom. Installing laminate flooring over the old vinyl is OK provided that the vinyl and the subfloor are sound and the installer follows the manufacturer's instructions for installation. It's not OK to neglect to refit the doors so they work. Shopping for that perfect home in Boca Falls gated community.? Realtor® Caesar Parisi is ready to help you buy your dream property. click here for article |
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