I recently moved into a loft in a really nice building. One issue I'm up against is that I am not permitted to drill any holes in the walls or concrete ceiling.
I have been using the 3M Command strips and hooks and they work well for small things.
However, even the hooks rated for 3 lbs failed to hold my very light-weight surround speakers.
I also have a display case for my shot glass collection that weighs 21 lbs before even adding the glasses to it. I am thinking that may just have to live as a resting, rather than hanging, display.
But I would also like to hang a lightweight pendant style lamp over the area I've set up as my living room. The ceiling does have some concrete protrusions that extend down from it. Would some hardware like a C clamp be solid enough to hang something like that from? Other suggestions? And recommendations for hanging artwork besides the Command products?
posted by mprove
on May 9, 2013 -
10 answers
I'm going to make a concrete block to split firewood on, and have a question about making surface hardened concrete and about whether I should put an iron plate in.
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posted by wilful
on Apr 24, 2013 -
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I broke a very large bottle of apple cider vinegar on my floor -- my polished concrete floor. I managed to clean up the spill quite quickly, but it ate away at the surface. You can see the horrid results
here. (You may also see some of my tears on the floor.)
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posted by Lescha
on Feb 6, 2013 -
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I've gutted my kitchen, and the concrete floor is uneven. Can I get away with only leveling the floor where I'll install the floating flooring, or should I really pour leveler where the cabinets will rest, too?
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posted by jacob
on Dec 21, 2012 -
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I am in the process of replacing my almost 20 year old asphalt driveway with concrete and am looking for some advice on what I should be looking out for when picking a contractor.
One guy quoted me $5.75/sq. ft for a 4.25" thick driveway, rated at 6500PSI. Another guy quoted me $6/sq. ft for a 6" thick driveway at 4500PSI. Both will be reinforced with steel rebar and I am doing just under 900 sq. ft. This will be completed in the Twin Cities, MN metro area so it will have to withstand the harsh winters the years we do have them.
posted by dyno04
on Aug 20, 2012 -
5 answers
How do I remove a small concrete shower pan lip without losing my sanity in the process? Special snowflake details inside.
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posted by muirne81
on Aug 1, 2012 -
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I want to use my unfinished basement as a workout space and have laid down some interlocking foam tiles on the bare concrete floor. However, the floor under the tiles has started showing mildew after a few weeks in place. How can I set up a comfortable workout space in a typically humid but not wet basement without having to lift the tiles every couple of months to scrub out the mildew?
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posted by wexford_arts
on Feb 13, 2012 -
13 answers
How to quickly retile over a busted old floor? Bonus: potential asbestos hazard.
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posted by zvs
on Sep 29, 2011 -
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Looking into building a house near Golden/Boulder CO area. Planning on using ICF's. Looking for suggestions of almost any kind. Would like the house to be about 2000sqft. Am a teacher and worked construction for several summers (but only w/ stick built houses) a few years ago so I will have some time and rudimentary knowledge. Trying to keep the house as simple as possible to keep costs down. Simple rectangular shape and roof and trying to avoid the need to any custom building supplies. If we keep it under $300,000ish we won't need financing. Is it possible?
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posted by no bueno
on Aug 10, 2011 -
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How can I best remove old oil stains from my concrete garage floor?
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posted by PFL
on Jul 27, 2011 -
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My Driveway is long.... Very long around 8/10 of a mile. I want to concrete the whole thing but it's too cost prohibitive. As an alternative I'm thinking about pouring it as two parallel tire track widths. I'd like to research this but am having trouble finding the right search terms. Is there an industry term for this type of driveway? Has any one here done this what are the pros and cons?
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posted by jmsta
on Mar 5, 2011 -
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Dig a basement under an existing house? I have a crawlspace underneath an attached 100 year old house that I want to dig into a basement. What Do I need to do to make it happen?
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posted by Napierzaza
on Jan 3, 2011 -
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A contractor is planning to come out this week and replace a substantial portion of my driveway. It (was and) will be a concrete driveway. The same contractor ('s father) will also be doing a substantial amount of tuckpointing. I live in Cleveland and as you know this is mid-November. Should I be concerned about the cold/snow/rain affecting the durability of their work? What should I expect them to do to adapt to the weather? Should I just try to get them to wait until Spring?
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posted by stuart_s
on Nov 14, 2010 -
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What's the best way to pour a raised concrete slab on top of a pre-existing concrete floor?
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posted by bjork24
on Sep 7, 2010 -
12 answers
RenoFilter: So I've had a external door cut and installed in a cinder-block wall. How the heck should I finish / patch up the exposed cinder-blocks? Concrete? Siding? Pictures inside.
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posted by consummate dilettante
on Aug 10, 2010 -
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As suggested in
this AskMe, I'm going to use Polyfilla Plug It to screw curtain railings into a concrete ceiling. (I'll be following
these directions.)But once I screw the screw into the Polyfilla -- will I be able to unscrew it in the future if I want to take down the curtains? Or will the screw be permanently fixed in place?
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posted by yankeefog
on Jul 1, 2010 -
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How big are the holes that are left from digging up the material for the world's buildings? Where can I see one?
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posted by devnull
on Jan 21, 2010 -
27 answers
Why does so much of the concrete work here eventually mold? (I am in the Yucatan)
If that is the right word for this action. The discoloring.
Is there an admixture missing? Something that is used elsewhere? how much is to be blamed on the humidity?
People elsewhere are experimenting w/ new mixtures (i. e. fly ash) to make less wasteful, lighter etc.; in this area, is anyone experimenting w/ new formulas?
What is the difference between exposed formwork say, in the US, and here?
Oh, and one more. Could 'rammed earth' construction be done here? What is the raw ingredient necessary?
There is alot of limestone here.
posted by ebesan
on Nov 20, 2009 -
10 answers
Is using a concrete slab with holes for plantings the best weed prevention in my backyard garden?
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posted by boby
on Oct 24, 2009 -
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DIY-Disaster Filter: I sealed my new (expensive) concrete patio with water based sealant. Followed the directions by cleaning it the day prior and waiting 24 hours for it to dry completely. Just as I was finishing my first coat it started to rain unexpectedly. Help me fix it!
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posted by shew
on Oct 7, 2009 -
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Are there any flooring options for a concrete basement floor that occasionally gets moist from groundwater/high water table? If so, do I need to remove the paint on the floor first?
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posted by dayintoday
on Dec 31, 2008 -
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[ConstructionFilter] How do I convert the square footage of a house to the necessary amount of concrete, in cubic yards, for flatwork?
posted by mitzyjalapeno
on Nov 6, 2008 -
21 answers
Concrete-filter: I'd like to explore making some things with concrete - pots, birdbaths and such as. Classes don't interest me, but I want to know how you do it. And do it well.
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posted by TomSophieIvy
on Oct 19, 2008 -
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My wife and I own a home in central Florida. We would like to hire a contractor to add to our backyard a 10 x 20 concrete patio with a stamped pattern and an acid stain and seal. Help?
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posted by Lokheed
on Sep 17, 2008 -
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I'd like to make concrete slabs and coat them with vitreous enamel, but concrete breaks down at high temperatures.
Is there anything as long-lasting and beautiful as vitreous enamel that could be applied to concrete? Or is there anything with the properties of concrete that can withstand the application of vitreous enamel?
posted by Joe in Australia
on Aug 30, 2008 -
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