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Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 09-10-2010, 06:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,240
Posted By Wa108666
I think I may have found the perfect material to...

I think I may have found the perfect material to use.

http://plascore.de/honeycomb-cores-marine-industry.htm

honeycomb panels with fiberglass skins.
ITS $400 for 96 x 48" pannel!! Thats...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 09-09-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,240
Posted By Wa108666
Heres an example of an interior piece. Its...

Heres an example of an interior piece. Its trimmed out with oak. I can find table bases online that will support the table top.

I found some polycarbonate hurricaine pannels at Lowes today. I...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 09-09-2010, 04:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,240
Posted By Wa108666
Hey guys Thanks for the replys. The mosaics are...

Hey guys Thanks for the replys. The mosaics are on a fiberglass mesh complete. It's just a floor medallion like in my link below. I'm also considering using some kind of honeycomb (plastic or...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 09-09-2010, 11:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,240
Posted By Wa108666
Mosaic table top. Need perfect circles of hardi?

IM trying to make a table Top using a mosaic medallion. What would be the best surface to mount the mosaic on? Hardi board is my only thought but the 1/4 inch stuff is too flexable. Do they make...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 09-05-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 933
Posted By Wa108666
Cracks in grout on new construction

Hi I have someone who is freaking out about some hairline cracks in the joints of a shower. In the past the only think Ive ever known to do is use calking (color matching) and fill in the cracks....
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 09-05-2010, 08:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,502
Posted By Wa108666
Oh yea.. I would tile behind all appliances to...

Oh yea.. I would tile behind all appliances to cover any wall that may be exposed if you get a different appliance in the future. At least 1 extra tile on all sides.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 09-05-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,502
Posted By Wa108666
Sounds like you want to do something like this? ...

Sounds like you want to do something like this?

4" tumbled marble. SEAL the tiles PRIOR TO GROUTING. Save yourself a big headache. Marble is very soft and pourous.

Here is 4x4 tumbled marble....
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 09-05-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,311
Posted By Wa108666
+1 with NOT using a premixed thinset. Grey Vs...

+1 with NOT using a premixed thinset. Grey Vs white depends on how clean you work..I always use white:cool:
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-28-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,285
Posted By Wa108666
Thanks everyone.. we used a lacticrete product to...

Thanks everyone.. we used a lacticrete product to waterproof. I cant rember exactaly which one.

Im a Registered Respiratory Therapist the Army put me through school after I was medically...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-27-2010, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,285
Posted By Wa108666
heres some more of the design work......

heres some more of the design work......
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-27-2010, 08:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,285
Posted By Wa108666
My best stuff yet?

Im not a full time tile setter. I do like to take on a job here and there. I did a full design on this bath to include columns, tile, floor, counter top etc. only set the tile myself.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-25-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 705
Posted By Wa108666
Repairing a repair

This is the foundation leading into the front door of a home. The edge was badly chipped and the contractod did a "Quick Fix" by floating some stucco repair garbage alond the ledge. Needless to say...
Forum: The Mud Box 08-23-2010, 08:47 PM
Replies: 8,711
Views: 1,759,608
Posted By Wa108666
Redneck Seafood Dinner ...

Redneck Seafood Dinner

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v683/redspot321/3-4.jpg
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-23-2010, 08:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,653
Posted By Wa108666
Ya I looked at a few places and the prices I was...

Ya I looked at a few places and the prices I was getting were approx

Grill top 3 burners $900-$1200
Side Burner $350
Stainless doors $300-$400

I got the grill at lowes for $400 Infared...
Forum: Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing 08-23-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,503
Posted By Wa108666
Believe it or not I have had good luch with...

Believe it or not I have had good luch with "purple Stuff" cleaned diluted 1:10. Works like a charm. I never let it dry, Mop with clean water ASAP. Works better than any acid product and much cheaper
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-23-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 23,942
Posted By Wa108666
Also looks like its exposed to the elements, A...

Also looks like its exposed to the elements, A slab would be MUCH easier to take care of. :tup1:
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-23-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 23,942
Posted By Wa108666
Dan that thing looks percise! I would think you...

Dan that thing looks percise! I would think you would need something more than 1/2 hardiboard. That stuff is pretty flexable. I used a piece of 1/2 PT ply wood which most here will disagree with but...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-23-2010, 06:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,653
Posted By Wa108666
I hear ya.. If this one falls apart Ill try the...

I hear ya.. If this one falls apart Ill try the Metal Stud option:o

At least its under trussed roof. Maybe that will give me a few years.

Thanks
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-23-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,653
Posted By Wa108666
Its 100% PT lumber. I used tapcons along the...

Its 100% PT lumber.
I used tapcons along the bottom and the entire back wall of the framing. This thing does not budge. All exposed wood was stained with 3 coats of gel stain. The storage box can...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-21-2010, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,653
Posted By Wa108666
Well I found some porcelain that has the slate...

Well I found some porcelain that has the slate look..Ill cover this thing up and snap some pics.

Heres the framing a couple of days ago. We did the Durarock yesterday and should be finished with...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-21-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 872
Posted By Wa108666
You should have seen when we filled the pit with...

You should have seen when we filled the pit with landsacpe grade lava rock the first time around. :foilhat:
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-21-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 872
Posted By Wa108666
Tile for heat applications

Looking to tile the outer wall of this firepit To give it contrast between the lavarock and the deck. Ceramic or porcelain? It gets hot and worried about exploding tiles.

Thanks
The tile below...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-21-2010, 01:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,653
Posted By Wa108666
Slate tile outdoors. Good or Bad?

Im building an outdoor kitchen on my patio, The kitchen will be covered but it is humid here in Fla. I found some slate tile which looks awesome from the box store but the tiles look fragile and...
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