Q. The attic is unfinished, not fully insulated, unwired, unventilated... but quite large - with floor finished covered. A couple of windows, maybe 8 feet in the center, but fairly steep roof with rafters. Decent staircase up - but would also need a spiral or other additional staircase. Bathroom upstairs would be bonus, but not required. Any estimates? Anyone have anything similar done?
A. with wiring, insulating, ventilation, finishing windows and trim, hanging sheetrock and finishing drywall and painting, and carpet you are probably looking at twenty thousand or so.
How can I get paint off of hardwood floors?
Q. We had a friend paint our house and now I have paint specs (like overspray) all over my newly refinished hardwood floors. How can remove the paint withour harming the floors finish?
A. First of all, do not use goof-off on your hardwoods, it will void the warranty and it smells. Secondly, water is the only thing necessary to remove latex based paint. Use a soft cloth and your fingernail. DO NOT use a butter knife or other implement which may scratch the floor. Be sure to dry the floor completely when finished.
How much does it cost to finish an attic?
Q. Okay so it doesn't need heating, air, or plumbing. It already has electricity. It already has stairs going up to it. I just want it insulated, drywall up, flooring finished (the ply wood stops about 3 deet from the edge on 2 sides.), and maybe a closet put in.
A. Depends on how large it is and to a lesser extent what kind of flooring. You can probably get it insulated, drywalled and painted for roughly $4500, maybe a little less if you find an out of work handyman on Craigslist etc. to save on labor or a bit more if it has a high ceiling.
Add another $1200 if the floor only needs to be extended on the boarder with plywood and putting down cheap linoleum or carpet, more for hardwood or tile, or for a mix of these. Add another $1000 if the existing plywood is not sufficient for regular travel, needs to be replaced with some that is thicker.
The rate will also vary based on your location, the only way to get an accurate estimate is to get a contractor to come and make a bid after you've decided the particulars of how it is finished.
Add another $1200 if the floor only needs to be extended on the boarder with plywood and putting down cheap linoleum or carpet, more for hardwood or tile, or for a mix of these. Add another $1000 if the existing plywood is not sufficient for regular travel, needs to be replaced with some that is thicker.
The rate will also vary based on your location, the only way to get an accurate estimate is to get a contractor to come and make a bid after you've decided the particulars of how it is finished.
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