Recent content by Dchambers25

Phenomenal! Love the countertops and the footrests. You definitely paid a lot of attention to detail

Great read again Paul. I need to thank you again because your countertop project provided me valuable info when I did mine. I agree with the fridge assessment. I deigned my odk so that the fridge would be under shade, and I also insulated the cavity with polystyrene foam board fom the rest of...

I just siliconed the lights to the underhang of the counter. Not one has come loose so far.

Looking good. And good job on the electrical. I ran into the same problem with the electrical box offsets. I installed three of the boxes that you mentioned on my backsplashes, and changed my plans for the finish material on the backsplashes from stone to glass tile, that way all I need was...

Actually, unless he used DensSheild as his backer board, the backer board isn't waterproof. Dens shield makes the only waterproof backer that I know of. The rest of the manufacturers, I.e. hardiebacker, permabase, etc are only water resistant. Being a contractor, I have demo-Ed more than a few...

If you don't do a scratch coat and lathe and paper, then I would definitely do some waterproofing. In my area, the installers do either one, as now it is more of a matter of preference. You could probably get away without the redguard, but I put it on because it couldn't hurt. I haven't heard...

I was also worried about the stone not sticking to the redguard. So I went to lowes and got veneer stone mortar. Most stone manufacturers have a specific mix to adhere the stone, like mixing thin set with s type mortar. But the veneer stone mortar is already premixed and supposedly creates a...

Yes. I am assuming that you already have low voltage wire. The dimmer switch is optional. You could just plug in the transformer to an outlet and the lights would come on. Then unplug it to turn them off. But the in line controller dimmer switch makes all that unnecessary. If you plan on using...

My wife and I love our countertop, and I get a lot of compliments on it. And no two are alike. I am sure the stones you choose will highlight that. The lights and where i got them: I used these led light strips Amazon...

That sounds like a good idea. I never thought about doing it that way. I just figured with the cement bard on the bottom, it would create a barrier to keep out bugs. But it sounds like your way will work just fine David.

My wife found the set up online. I went to lowes to get everything I needed, but a few of the parts a had to spray paint with copper paint since lowes only sold the parts in a galvanized finish. Home Depot had none of the parts. I'm sure a plumbing supply company would have everything too. Here...

Thanx. I did fur out the openings but the doors didn't sit quite flush with the stone which was what I was shooting for, but close enough. I basically cut the side of the stud that formed the opening, hammered it flat, so that the stud went from a u-shaped stud to a l-shaped stud. I did the same...

Looks good! The detail is really showing through. Did you guys obtain a permit to build the pool? If so, inspections should have been done at regular intervals, at least that's how they do it here in CA. A plumber would be able to hook up the gas for you. I am assuming a plumber did the...

I wouldn't say it was hard, but it is definitely time consuming. I could have done tile in about two days, but I probably have about 50 hours in the concrete countertop altogether. I like it because it is a unique product and a great conversation piece. Thanx cjd3060! I am about to fire up the...

Thanx. 1) that is a single side burner to the left of the grill. The beer stays cold in the fridge so no need for the cooler! 2) thanx again. I created the game board by using concrete stain since it was a concrete countertop. I used the same stain I used on the border of the concrete patio...