Painting Over Wallpaer
Has anyone ever painted over wallpaper? There is way to much of it in a house I bought; I read that I should use an oil-based primer on the wallpaper, and than apply paint. Has anyone ever succesfully painted over wallpaper?
I hate to say it, but there is no book that is going to teach you all that. What you are asking for is what people spend a career at getting good at in construction management. Even if there was book to teach it, what is in the book and what you will face in the field will be two different things.
I am a semi retired estimator and project manager. As two other gentleman said, it can not be simply learned from book. The books will give the examples but your real situations may be different. But let me give you some tips anyway. To start with
1.make sure about the scope of work you want to do.
2.Put it in the contract in the language it is understood.
3.Provide drawings or sketches when neede & specifications.
[ Edited by ashwin on Date 04/01/2005 ]
edited by NC_Yank, no telephone numbers allowed.[ Edited by NC_Yank on Date 04/03/2005 ]
$300k + is a big project for a first timer. The range in prices you will get will be in higher dollars. At this level, knowledge might save you $30k while inexperience might cost you that.
Let me suggest you read the discussions and debate in this site about contractors. That should prove enlightening.
Good luck![ Edited by NC_Yank on Date 04/03/2005 ]
Thanks for the info on the contractor site. I picked up a couple of good books for reference. I realize that I will not run the job like a seasoned GC and I will pay more for the subs.
However, it is more about controlling the project, the options and the details. I have my architect and a structural engineer lined up for site visits and a couple of builders as mentors.
I would guess Yes. Structural. Safety issues. Externally visible.
But let us know what the govt says!
Check NJ (or county) licensing site. Permits or need for them are usually county specific. Some are based on how much $ the scope of the job is, some on how far from the property line said work will be, etc.....