Home Repair and DIY

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by Cletus Miller
What personal info wasn't based entirely off of something you posted? You go delete your posts and I will follow. Explain the apology you seek and I will likely provide it. Stop fucking around and give me your ask.

I don't want to repost it to call more attention to it. you made a reference to something specific, that I have never posted directly about.

[Cletus Miller]

Originally posted by NotFromHere
Will my nails rust if I use them for an outdoor porch?

Or galvanized. But you want to use screws--they won't back out with temperature changes.

[NotFromHere]

Originally posted by Cletus Miller
Or galvanized. But you want to use screws--they won't back out with temperature changes.

I've seen porches with screws - they seem more obtrusive.

[Cletus Miller]

Originally posted by NotFromHere
I've seen porches with screws - they seem more obtrusive.

Not so much, if done right. It can be a problem if you paint the porch.

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by NotFromHere
I've seen porches with screws - they seem more obtrusive.

put wood putty over them and then paint, no?

[dc_chef]

Originally posted by NotFromHere
Will my nails rust if I use them for an outdoor porch?

Not if they're acrylic.

[Penske_Account]

Originally posted by dc_chef
Not if they're acrylic.

How about microfibre?

[Cletus Miller]

Originally posted by NotFromHere
I've seen porches with screws - they seem more obtrusive.

But seriously, front or back of the house? Going to paint it or just seal/stain it? How far off the ground? How big?

You're okay with using nails for the framing, but the deck, unless you're using tongue and groove, you should use screws. The nails will back out and stand above the surface, which requires more maintenance and isn't really safe.

[ltl/fb]

So, can I just take the covers off the cushions on the couch and take them to the cleaner?

It seems deceptively easy.

[Alex_de_Large]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
So, can I just take the covers off the cushions on the couch and take them to the cleaner?

It seems deceptively easy.

Absolutely.

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
So, can I just take the covers off the cushions on the couch and take them to the cleaner?

It seems deceptively easy.

It might be, depending on the fabric. If they shrink even a tiny bit, you may never be able to get them back on, and even if you do, your cushions might end up lumpy.

I recommend you call the manufacturer. Even if it's okay, they may have advice for you regarding what method the cleaner should use to clean the fabrics.

It might be safer to have someone come to your house to clean the upholstery.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
It might be, depending on the fabric. If they shrink even a tiny bit, you may never be able to get them back on, and even if you do, your cushions might end up lumpy.

I recommend you call the manufacturer. Even if it's okay, they may have advice for you regarding what method the cleaner should use to clean the fabrics.

It might be safer to have someone come to your house to clean the upholstery.

Now that you mention it, I think that the couch came with a little booklet. I will hunt it down. Thanks!

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
Now that you mention it, I think that the couch came with a little booklet. I will hunt it down. Thanks!

your welcome. And next time, put a towel down.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by robustpuppy
your welcome. And next time, put a towel down.

That is not why I am cleaning the upholstery. I should have put a disclaimer in the first post. It's been at least 5 years and I have 2 cats and keep my windows open all the time in a very dirty city.

Nice "your."

[robustpuppy]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
Nice "your."

Good lord! What has become of me? Time was I would never have made such a mistake, let alone failed to catch it.

I seriously need glasses.