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   From: one-if-by-land@concord.com   
      
   "Pat"  wrote in message   
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   On Apr 27, 11:31 pm, Pat  wrote:   
   > I finally closed on the rental property I picked up at auction.   
   > Closed by mail and the attorney told me that no one had any idea about   
   > any key so suggested that I "just get in the house". It took about 30   
   > seconds and a shoulder to get in -- and no damage to the door.   
   >   
   > The house is in much better condition than I expected. No repairs   
   > necessary except for some tiles and the floor in the kitchen. For   
   > some reason, the tiles are coming off of one wall. I think I'll take   
   > all of the tile down and use waincoating or something on that wall.   
   >   
   > The downstairs is wallpaper that's pretty dingy. I think I'll paint   
   > it. I just got a new airless sprayer. Anyone have any comments on   
   > that?   
   >   
   > Rugs are over the hardwood. I think I'll leave it.   
   >   
   > In the kitchen, the vinyl is damaged (cut and stapled back) but   
   > there's no damage visible from the bottom. I'm giong to rip it up and   
   > trying to decide if I want to put in one-piece or lay down self-stick   
   > tiles (12x12).   
   >   
   > Might re-stretch one piece of carpet but that's no big deal.   
   >   
   > The only real issue is the junk left behind. Looks like about a pick-   
   > up truck load of junk, another load and a half for a huge garage sale,   
   > and a half load of reyclable metals. My tomorrow the house will be   
   > completely empty and I can get started with things.   
   >   
   > Ahhh. What an adventure.   
      
   One more thing.  The basement is a bit damp -- which is typical for   
   the area.  In commercial applications like pools and locker rooms,   
   they often use regular concrete block and keep it exposed.  Then they   
   spray it with something to seal it.  It's clear and shiny.  What is   
   used for that situation.   
      
   I am going to go and powerwash the walls.  That'll leave some block/   
   stone exposed.  I don't want to use a heavy sealer that is a pain to   
   brush one.  I want to use something like Thompsons Water Seal and   
   spray it.  Any suggestions?   
      
   ++++++++++++++++++   
   In a couple weeks out let you know how it turns out.   
   I have to Thompson our deck and my brother told me to use an insecticide   
   tank sprayer.   
   I have a nice metal one but I don't wanna mess it up so I'll get a cheap   
   plastic one for the Thompsons.   
   The problem with the sprayer is that it will spray on the railings and the   
   walls too, so I'm thinking about using a roller.   
   Have to wait and see.   
   Maybe I'll use a roller on the edges and the sprayer in the middle.   
   See if this'll work for you:   
   http://www.thompsonswaterseal.com/products/product_detail.cfm?prod_id=34   
      
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