Comments for DIY Modern Design

Comment on Metal Stair Rail Photos by Craig Bedward

Craig Bedward — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:49:37 +0000

I used a drill press with a tilt table to get the angle, clamped down the wood to hold it in place, used a forstner bit for stability, and drilled slooooowly and carefully.

Comment on Great Deal on Glass Mosaic Tile by Craig Bedward

Craig Bedward — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:12:53 +0000

Alison, That is awesome! I wrote this entry a couple years back. My how things have changed. At the time I wrote it, the only glass tile I could find was really expensive. It is great that $12 now sounds expensive. It is also nice to get something locally so you can see it before you buy it. Congrats on your good find. Have fun tiling! Send us pictures to post when you are done.

Comment on Great Deal on Glass Mosaic Tile by Alison Moore Smith

Alison Moore Smith — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:51:47 +0000

I just got — seriously — a whole slew of glass tile mosaic for $1.70 square foot on sheets from Home Depot. It was clearance stuff and GORGEOUS — and just when we’re ready to tile our new house!

Comment on Metal Stair Rail Photos by Mike

Mike — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:30:31 +0000

How did you drill the hole angles for the stairs

Comment on Fun DIY Furniture from Recycled Materials by Rajan Shah

Rajan Shah — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 07:23:21 +0000

This is really great picture and thought in modern furniture trend.

Comment on Magnet Photo Board by Craig Bedward

Craig Bedward — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 13:50:48 +0000

I used screws about every 16″. The trick is matching up the holes in the flashing to the holes on the wall. The best thing is to make the holes in the flashing a little on the large size to allow for some correction (not too big, though, because you want the screw head to cover up the hole). Drill the holes in the flashing first. Hold the flashing up where you want it and mark the center of each hole. Drill as accurately as you can to place the wall anchors at the center marks you made.

When all the holes are drilled, attach the flashing by starting in the middle. Work your way out, stretching the flashing as tight as you can. This will keep it flat and tight to the wall. If the flashing ends up nice and tight to the wall, you won’t have an issue with sharp edges.

If you don’t mind ruining the wall, you can also use construction adhesive (Liquid Nails) to attach it. That will really ensure it is tight to the wall.

Comment on Magnet Photo Board by Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:53:38 +0000

I’m thinking of doing the skinning long one with the flashing in my office. How many screws did you use to hold it up (one on each corner or spaced out from corner to corner)? Do you think nails would work or no? I’m also wondering if once hung with screws if there have been any issues with sharp edges.

Comment on Inexpensive Metal Stair Rail (updated) by Craig Bedward

Craig Bedward — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 02:39:51 +0000

We have two kids, probably around 3 and 6 years old when I built this staircase. I worried about it at first and kept a close eye on them. It never appeared to be a safety hazard. Maybe you could try covering the rails with Vaseline! …or just wait a few years, they grow fast!

Comment on Inexpensive Metal Stair Rail (updated) by vaan

vaan — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 05:49:08 +0000

I was going to put this style of railing in until I realized my kids will climb up it like a ladder = too dangerous if you have kids!

Comment on Bamboo Staircase by Becky

Becky — Sun, 16 May 2010 18:35:50 +0000

Did you do your handrail as well? If so, how did you do it?
Thanks

Comment on Inexpensive Metal Stair Rail (updated) by Francy

Francy — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:11:38 +0000

I like your idea.. I wish that you had this a year ago when I was working on my stairs. I do have a question for you in regards to the angle of the conduit. Would it be ok to cut the conduit on angle or follow your recommendation

Comment on Inexpensive Metal Stair Rail (updated) by Deric M.

Deric M. — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:32:29 +0000

This looked so good, I decided to try it myself as well. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=186273&id=546865675&l=16b3284ec7 Thank you for the inspiration and details.

Comment on Interview with Shannon Kaye of Blog Cabin by Lowes

Lowes — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:32:39 +0000

I’ve found your site by searching “cabin plans”. I’ve bookmarkde your site. Thank you^_^

Comment on Great Deal on Glass Mosaic Tile by John

John — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 03:27:28 +0000

I found one very similar to this at http://www.mytilebacksplash.com under the Supreme Glass Tiles.

Comment on Inexpensive Metal Stair Rail (updated) by George

George — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:27:48 +0000

The way to do it without the extra boards is to drill the uphill holes twice as deep as the downhill holes. Insert the conduit fully in the uphill holes first, then into the downhill holes. Gravity will keep them in place or you can epoxy the pieces in place in the downhill holes.

Comment on Inexpensive Metal Stair Rail (updated) by Craig Bedward

Craig Bedward — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:54:42 +0000

It would be great to do it without the extra board. I agree that it would look better. But how would you fit it into a hole on both sides? It could work if you were building from scratch. But this railing was built with existing posts. They are set deep into the wall, so I couldn’t easily remove them.

Comment on Inexpensive Metal Stair Rail (updated) by Rick

Rick — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:44:10 +0000

Do you think I really need to use the MDF board? Do you think it would look equally pleasing if I were to drill recessed holes in the posts and set them like that instead?

Comment on Metal Stair Rail Photos by Bridgete

Bridgete — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:03:12 +0000

I love what you’ve done here! I will be trying this type of work for the first time, was it difficult (I mean for someone who is maybe a “5″ in home improvement) ?

Comment on Fun DIY Furniture from Recycled Materials by Faux Fireplace

Faux Fireplace — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:57:16 +0000

[...] Fun DIY Furniture from Recycled Materials » DIY Modern Design [...]

Comment on Fun DIY Furniture from Recycled Materials by Faux Fireplace and Wood Bench | Modernests

Faux Fireplace and Wood Bench | Modernests — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:21:16 +0000

[...] Fun DIY Furniture from Recycled Materials » DIY Modern Design [...]