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-Raskyl t1_j9udpi2 wrote
Reply to How to get rid of these pesky mosquitoes? by [deleted]
I forget the exact math, but all it will take is every single human being killing like 20,000 mosquitoes a year, for like 10 years. And then they will instinctively avoid humans because we will have established ourselves as predators in their genetic memories.
leviathan65 t1_j9udf38 wrote
Reply to comment by juicius in Tile installed on concrete by foxrue
You could, but kinda an unnecessary step since you have to put down adhesive of mastic or thin set. These look even enough that the trowel will level the adhesive for a good bond. Depending on size. Big ass tiles are a pain in the ass.
avast2006 t1_j9udate wrote
Piece of plywood on the floor under the dartboard.
How are the walls, by the way?
SatanLifeProTips t1_j9ud5lq wrote
Colour tint a soft epoxy like G2?
epsilona01 t1_j9ucnxy wrote
Reply to comment by random_internet_data in Tile installed on concrete by foxrue
I did riven slate in the kitchen because I love it to death, but vinyl is the very best stuff for bathrooms and it's so easy to replace.
ShannonigansLucky t1_j9uc579 wrote
Reply to comment by flufferpuppper in Small Crack on Toilet by Doop132
I'm doing the same thing. I'm small so besides lifting the toilet itself its an easy job
dinoaids t1_j9ubab2 wrote
Reply to comment by ConfoundedOcelot in Best way to repair dart holes in laminate flooring? by [deleted]
My realtor friend used to say white Colgate for the walls
ConfoundedOcelot t1_j9ub2fh wrote
Reply to comment by dinoaids in Best way to repair dart holes in laminate flooring? by [deleted]
This, white crayons also work well to fix nail/pinholes in drywall.
QueasyAd1142 t1_j9uapzv wrote
Reply to comment by OutinDaBarn in How to get rid of these pesky mosquitoes? by [deleted]
We got one of these last summer and, at least in our SE lower Michigan location, on our covered porch, I found it to work pretty effectively. We also have an oscillating ceiling fan.
moshennik t1_j9uanlb wrote
Reply to Tile installed on concrete by foxrue
Call a refinishing company and have a coating applied over it. Permanent solution.
Just call someone who has experience applying it over tile. Miracle Method is a national franchise.
MrRonObvious t1_j9uahxs wrote
Reply to comment by dude_no_just_no in I’m building a border around a playground with landscape timbers, and wanting to secure it with something other than rebar. by _aPOSTERIORI
Epoxy does get hot when curing, but I doubt it's hot enough to start a fire. The rebar would act as a heatsink regardless.
I still think epoxy is a better choice, because it needs to bond to both metal and wood, and I don't think Titebond grabs well onto metal.
[deleted] OP t1_j9uad6l wrote
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osoALoso t1_j9ua94y wrote
There is no real way without epoxys hardeners and dyes to color Match it. Your boyfriend is an idiot and should be paying for the deposit you are definitely going to lose.
If that floor laminate Is no longer in production they can come after you for the cost of a full replacement.
SpamMyDuck t1_j9u9yp6 wrote
Am I not seeing a pic ? Because a few dart holes and a thousand dart holes are two different problems. Also depends on the color/pattern of the floor.
[deleted] OP t1_j9u9vjl wrote
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nolo_me t1_j9u9q2e wrote
Find a piece of wood that's a good colour match for the laminate, saw a couple of chunks off over a container. Mix the sawdust with wood glue.
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Born2Lomain t1_j9u9777 wrote
Reply to Tile installed on concrete by foxrue
This looks fine clean it up a little then use a grey grout and just apply over the whole surface and sponge like you would any other grout job. Seal the grout when your done
akirbydrinks t1_j9u8yup wrote
You can seal the holes with a dab of nail Polish. Squish the hole closed and use clear polish
WittyMonikerGoesHere t1_j9u8p5l wrote
Reply to comment by Cumupin420 in Best way to repair dart holes in laminate flooring? by [deleted]
Don't do this. Laminate floors are "floating floors" . They are not attached to the sub floor for thermal expansion/contraction. Cutting the tongues and grooves off will keep it from locking into the pieces around it. Gluing the replacement piece down will keep it from moving with the rest of the floor. It will gap or buckle eventually.
jxj24 t1_j9u8nlh wrote
People are always suggesting ramen noodles, so maybe there's something to it?
That, or wood putty, or perhaps even some properly colored sculpy (modeling polymer clay). Technically, it needs to harden in an oven, but in my experience small amounts will eventually dry out without shrinking.
dude_no_just_no t1_j9ue3px wrote
Reply to comment by MrRonObvious in I’m building a border around a playground with landscape timbers, and wanting to secure it with something other than rebar. by _aPOSTERIORI
You’re right, depending on the diameter of the rebar hole it probably wouldn’t get too hot. Epoxy would work, it just may not be the best.
Also yes epoxy will adhere better to the metal than many other adhesives. However this is a potted application where cohesion and bulk material properties will dominate the strength. The ribbing on rebar will have to crack through the adhesive before any adhesive strength is tested.
Consider the higher density great stuff (polyurethane foam) for protecting the rebar and filling gaps. It’s designed to help support windows and doors and would probably be much easier to use here