How do I measure a rolled up carpet?
How do I measure a rolled up carpet without un-rolling? I used to work in a carpet shop and have seen some of the workers do it. I think that they used some mathematical formulae.
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I'm not sure if there is a 100% accurate way of doing this, while you can get a rough estimate by measuring the circumference of the roll and multiplying this by the times the roll covers 360 degrees, this does not take into account that each roll of the carpet gets smaller, and the added difference due to the height of the nap of the carpet.
Add to the fact everytime I've had carpet installed there is lots left over....(Answered by Securegeek) |
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Spraying vs. rolling paint on walls...?
Does it make much of a difference if you spray paint your walls (w/a pressure sprayer) instead of rolling the paint on? I've only seen examples of paint being rolled on walls, so I'm guessing it must, but it sure seems like it would save some time...
If it does make a difference as far as paint is concerned, what about primer? Is spraying a viable shortcut with that, at least?
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Spraying cost more to rent or buy the equipment, and to mask off everything and cover with plastic. Using a roller is cheaper and quicker. Things to consider, don't go cheap on materials. Buy a microfiber roller ($5), it holds more paint, and doesn't splatter. Quality paint ($21 a gallon) covers better, I like Kiltz, it's almost one coat coverage in most cases. I don't use paint pans, too messy, easy to spill paint from. Get a 5 gallon paint buckets ($5 ) and a “painters screen” ($3). I put a heavy duty trash can liner in the bucket, after ...(Answered by Nicholas F) |
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This is an electrical question. How many rolls?
1) an average large single-family, three floor Colonial house (basement, middle level, upstairs).
2) standard 250 foot rolls of Romex 14/2
3) standard 250 foot rolls of Romex 14/3
4) standard 250 foot rolls of Romex 12/2
5) standard 250 foot rolls of Romex 12/3
6) other standard 250 foot rolls of wire for example, for air-conditioner, electric hot water heater, electric range, etc.
Here is my question. For that house mentioned in item 1 above, how many rolls of wire mentioned in items 2 through 6 would be needed to COMPLETELY and ENTIRELY wire the house (for ... (Asked by Radial Wave)
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i just wired my own house. its 3800 sq ft. its hard to figure what ur asking because cant see the plans. my house i used 2400 ft of 14/2
about 500 ft of 14/3
150 ft of 10/3
see u gotta know how many 3 way switches, location of the panel, location of high voltage items...
if u hire an elect. here it runs about $3.85 per sq ft with no lighting! ( NC )
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I accidentally flushed the toilet paper roll holder (the wooden peg that goes through the roll). How to fix?!
I accidentally flushed the wooden peg that goes through the toilet paper roll to attach it to the holder. It is a wooden peg about 5 inches long with a spring in the middle to allow the peg to compress to 3-4 inches. Now the toilet is draining slowly, and then the bowl re-fills only a very small amount. I have tried plunging and snaking the toilet but it has no effect. I'd like to avoid calling a plumber if at all possible. Any advice that you could offer as to how to fix the ... (Asked by Patrick (Midwest))
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you are going to need to take the toilet apart (meaning off of the floor). You are going to need a wax ring (buy from your local hardware store).
empty the water tank and turn off the water.
Unscrew the bolts holding the toilet down.
Pick up the toilet and turn it upside down.
Pull the peg out with your hand (yeah, it's nasty in there so wear gloves)
Set the wax ring over the hole on the floor
Place the toilet exactly on the wax ring and make sure the toilet fits over it properly otherwise it will leak
Screw bolts back on
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How to install rolled insulation over existing lose fill in my attic?
Is it better to compress the insulation and pack it in between the trusses and over the existing insulation? Or is it better to lay the rolls perpendicular to the trusses? If I pack it it, it really compresses the rolls. If I lay the rolls perpendicular, this will cause a 2"-3" gap between the layers and I'm not sure if that is the proper way to do it.
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In any event "do not compress" insulation, blown or loose fill insulation and on the most part all insulation, is designed to capture air and stop it's movement. The insulation value is attained through stagnant air, even closed cell insulation such as rigid foam uses the same principle. You would be best, to add to the original in the same fashion, most "Big Box" stores rent the equipment. That said, place rolled insulation perpendicular over existing in such a way as not to compress existing, by such means as to trap air between both new and old and limiting ...(Answered by diSota) |
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