http://coreyconstruction.com Just another WordPress site Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:53:32 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/dye-stains-113628/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/dye-stains-113628/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:53:32 +0000 mattsk8 http://www.contractortalk.com/f8/dye-stains-113628/ I'm trying something I've never done; using TransTint dye solution.

I'm trying to get a dark (almost black) color w/ a burgandy hue over some soft maple. Now I'm $40 deep in this stuff and would rather not waste it.

My first question is, w/out mixing up a ton of it, does anyone have a good method for making small sample colors? It says use 2oz to 2qts of denatured alchohol.

I guess my second question would be, anyone got any good tips or precautions before I do it? I've read a lot about it but would love to hear first hand from someone that's used it. I have a bit of experience w/ staining and finishing; just never used dyes before. Most of my experience is w/ either gel stain or oil based stain and I prefer Old Masters. For the most part, I finish w/ polyurethane but I've also used quite a bit of water based finish; just depends on the customer's desired finished look.

My third question is, do I use a prestain prior to using the dye solution still? ]]> http://coreyconstruction.com/roofing-news/dye-stains/feed/ 0 http://www.contractortalk.com/f16/business-name-change-113626/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f16/business-name-change-113626/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:09:08 +0000 Innovation Girl http://www.contractortalk.com/f16/business-name-change-113626/ I am in Construction/landscaping/ Tree Service business field . I would like your professional opinions as to what name you like better for my biz since I offer a variety of services I don't want to add landscaping, construction or tree so it doesn't seem like I specialized only in that area:
Innovation Designs or
Innovative Designs ]]> http://coreyconstruction.com/roofing-news/business-name-change/feed/ 0 http://www.contractortalk.com/f16/run-tile-business-113625/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f16/run-tile-business-113625/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 04:08:02 +0000 SM Tile Design http://www.contractortalk.com/f16/run-tile-business-113625/ Hey I am trying to run a tile business,I do quality work,have over 5 years experience,but for some reason I can't get work. Do you guys have any tips? ]]> http://coreyconstruction.com/roofing-news/run-tile-business/feed/ 0 http://www.contractortalk.com/f4/looking-advice-113624/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f4/looking-advice-113624/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:50:43 +0000 wrenchmaster http://www.contractortalk.com/f4/looking-advice-113624/ I know this is a question that has a lot of, it depends on....

I have been thinking about the possibilities of building a spec home with a couple of friend. These are very longtime friends and we are very well matched personality, lifestyle and priorities.

One of them is a recently retired union carpenter, plenty of steam left as he is only 50 the other a finish carpenter who has worked on the the full range but mostly very high end homes for leading NFL sports figures.

Would like to build a starter home built with top quality products and energy efficient utilities etc.

We have about 400,000.00 of working capital.

Thanks ]]> http://coreyconstruction.com/roofing-news/looking-for-advice/feed/ 0 http://www.contractortalk.com/f80/jde-113622/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f80/jde-113622/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:29:57 +0000 jde http://www.contractortalk.com/f80/jde-113622/ This will be my 1st time using this site, and I love the info that you people share.
I live in PA and have been a union insulator for over 30 years. I have a commercial and industrial insulation company and have never done residential work. We are considering the home insulation market. I was hoping that someone can give me a feel for the market in the northeastern states. The state of the economy is certainly what drives this concern. I have used almost every type of insulation and have a pretty good understanding of how insulation systems work. I just need some idea as to the current climate in this market.

Sorry but I'm am not even sure how to check back for your answer so my respond time my be delayed.

Hey thanks ]]> http://coreyconstruction.com/roofing-news/jde/feed/ 0 http://www.contractortalk.com/f50/whats-scoop-cedar-113621/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f50/whats-scoop-cedar-113621/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:17:26 +0000 hughjazz http://www.contractortalk.com/f50/whats-scoop-cedar-113621/ I read an article somewhere that was saying that cedar is not the same quality as it was in the past.


I guess the old growth cedar was better due to the fact that the heartwood was used, and nowadays it is the sapwood.


To be honest, I've only built a couple things out of cedar,I've mostly done framing in the past, but I seem to be getting more and more into decks.

As I move ahead with business, I am trying to become very well versed in the different types of materials available.

Have you guys noticed a decline in quality of cedar?

Thanks.
John ]]> http://coreyconstruction.com/roofing-news/whats-the-scoop-on-cedar/feed/ 0 http://www.contractortalk.com/f50/whats-scop-cedar-113621/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f50/whats-scop-cedar-113621/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:17:26 +0000 hughjazz http://www.contractortalk.com/f50/whats-scop-cedar-113621/ I read an article somewhere that was saying that cedar is not the same quality as it was in the past.


I guess the old growth cedar was better due to the fact that the heartwood was used, and nowadays it is the sapwood.


To be honest, I've only built a couple things out of cedar,I've mostly done framing in the past, but I seem to be getting more and more into decks.

As I move ahead with business, I am trying to become very well versed in the different types of materials available.

Have you guys noticed a decline in quality of cedar?

Thanks.
John ]]> http://coreyconstruction.com/roofing-news/whats-the-scop-on-cedar/feed/ 0 http://www.contractortalk.com/f44/hello-ny-113620/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f44/hello-ny-113620/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:00:17 +0000 Mike12 http://www.contractortalk.com/f44/hello-ny-113620/ Hi everyone my name is Mike I haven't been in the home improvement business that long. Ive been looking at this site for awhile now and there is so much to learn from everyone and everyone seems very nice and knowledgeable. I have so many questions and want to learn so much. ]]> http://coreyconstruction.com/roofing-news/hello-from-ny/feed/ 0 http://www.contractortalk.com/f10/dark-spots-grout-113618/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f10/dark-spots-grout-113618/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:51:50 +0000 kcremodeling http://www.contractortalk.com/f10/dark-spots-grout-113618/ Has anybody ever noticed dark spots showing up in newly installed grout? I have seen it before on a basement floor and assumed it was absorbing some of the moisture out of the concrete. Today, I noticed a couple of spots in the shower walls. Do you guys have any ideas what could be causing this? ]]> http://coreyconstruction.com/roofing-news/dark-spots-in-grout/feed/ 0 http://www.contractortalk.com/f82/bathroom-design-software-113617/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f82/bathroom-design-software-113617/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:50:39 +0000 Mike12 http://www.contractortalk.com/f82/bathroom-design-software-113617/ Hi i am looking for a Bathroom design software that uses manufacture catalogs and 3D realistic view as well as pricing any information will be very helpful Thanks! ]]> http://coreyconstruction.com/roofing-news/bathroom-design-software-2/feed/ 0