Do you know specifically what primer you used?

Tiddies.

I never can figure out why people don't just take old paneling down and sell it. And then paint the drywall under it.

If the shelf already has an anchor strap attached to it, just screw right through that into the rawlplug.

Anyone still seeing this, yes I didn't insulate it. Yes it's a titty lamp. Yes it's only a drop ceiling. I know all of this. This is my first and last post to this subreddit. DIY usually means it's not gonna be perfect. I'm open to suggestions but criticism on an amature just seems fucking like you have nothing better to do. I plan to insulate but the titty lamp is staying.

Definitely off to Grammie.

Lovely office space

A dropped ceiling would not be my choice. I hate them except in commercial offices. None the less, as a limited DIYer, you did a respectable job, and it looks much better than your old ceiling. But you missed a great and important opportunity to insulate to r36 before you hung the ceiling, but the beauty is you can still do it. I don't know what climate zone you're in, but if it gets cold in winter, insulate. Insulation gives you the fastest return for your $ on lower heating and cooling bills.

Okay! I appreciate this comment because I was wondering if i could use the paint with my baby in the home. Off to Grammies she goes.

Consider getting a vapor filter face mask, they work very well. If you're rolling on oil base or shellac, it will get bad fast.

As far as I know, it's not legal anywhere to make a drop ceiling into THE ceiling, you still need drywall covering the framing.

I did something similar recently on similar vintage paneling. I used a primer specifically rated for wood application.

To seal the deal, so to speak, for the top coat I used a high-cover Valspar 4000 and it worked great.

Build an office addon to my house last year. I LOVE my flat panel LEDs so much

thinking your a carpenter and all you use is a drill...

I never said it made you better, again... betraying your experience, I said it saved time. anyone who works for profit knows time is everything.

> two 120v GFCIs in series.

No. You should never put GFIs in series. Besides, that would trip instantly. A 120V GFI compares neutral current to hot current. If they differ by more than 5mA , it trips. A 240V circuit doesn't use a neutral. You would use a 240V double pole GFCI/breaker. It compares the L1 current to the L2 current. If they differ it trips.

Yeah thats what I was suggesting to the guy it's in the first comment you replied to. I mean it's not 100% necessary but I think he'd be more pleased with the long term steadiness of the install like that it's just not as removable as anchors alone.

I see, you basically want to make something like a 7cm long washer to secure the cabinet….you can use a piece of wood, I mean would be my choice! anyways, good luck!

Okay I’ll give it a go! Thanks so much.

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Sure but if you want a more permanent installation adding the board will give it a lot stronger attachment to the wall and fill in the 7cm gap between the wall and cabinet to make or more steady.

Replacing 1 brick or a couple lines of mortar isn't really messy. Can be contained with a single drop cloth really. That would only come into play when removing the cabinet though and would apply to your installation method as well. That's the exact method I said would be good for a more temporary installation. Replacing mortar ony comes into play once you remove the cabinet because you'll be left with 2 screw holes in your masonry wall. That's when you fill in the mortar which again really shouldn't be messy at all. If you replace a brick or 2 maybe a drop cloth, if it's just mortar I mean a single glove should be enough tbh.

This is very helpful, the one I currently have is water based. This siding definitely has water damage and I think they must have smoked a lot inside. Would you recommend sanding down/removing most of the primer I have on right now? Or can I just go over it?

Okay I’ll try that! I see this one I’m using is water based, the one you recommend is oil/shellac based. Thank you!

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Use Kilz “Restoration” primer instead. It’s designed to block bleed through.