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Forum: The Mud Box 01-03-2021, 04:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 260
Posted By RichVT
I'm pretty sure that Tear Mender is a latex...

I'm pretty sure that Tear Mender is a latex product. Seems to be in stock at Amazon.
...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-27-2020, 04:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 523
Posted By RichVT
I have a small digital scale like you might use...

I have a small digital scale like you might use for shipping which wasn't very expensive and a bucket that has graduations marked on the side. Divide the weight of the bag and the recommended water...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-23-2020, 02:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,327
Posted By RichVT
He claims that it helps to keep the blade cool.

He claims that it helps to keep the blade cool.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-23-2020, 11:59 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,327
Posted By RichVT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgNasC4hirI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgNasC4hirI
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-18-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,026
Posted By RichVT
Kerdi pans generally have the bare minimum slope...

Kerdi pans generally have the bare minimum slope and I think the general consensus is that for a floor like that, you want much more than the minimum in order for it to drain properly.
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 11-15-2020, 07:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,034
Posted By RichVT
Am I the only one that noticed a complete lack of...

Am I the only one that noticed a complete lack of PPE? Dry cutting with no dust mask, safety glasses or ear plugs. And no knee pads but I guess when you're young, you can squat all day like that!
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-15-2020, 07:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,766
Posted By RichVT
The perfect bead tool is plastic and when used in...

The perfect bead tool is plastic and when used in combination with their Mist spray it will literally give you a perfect bead with a little practice (you have to get a feel for how much silicone to...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 09-06-2020, 07:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 331
Posted By RichVT
You definitely want the board to remain flat so...

You definitely want the board to remain flat so either notch the back of it to fit over the flange or cut it to fit above the flange. Either way, the waterproofing will look something like this:
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 09-06-2020, 06:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,193
Posted By RichVT
After I gutted our bath, I did some mock-ups...

After I gutted our bath, I did some mock-ups using sheets of cardboard and cardboard boxes to get a sense of how things would feel and look in real life.

For example, there were a lot of options...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-23-2020, 04:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 884
Posted By RichVT
List price for Ditra is about $2/sq. ft. Street...

List price for Ditra is about $2/sq. ft. Street price is about $1.60.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-11-2020, 06:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 421
Posted By RichVT
Well, just as a point of reference, whoever did...

Well, just as a point of reference, whoever did this shower thought that a half inch grout joint around the drain was acceptable.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 07-29-2020, 04:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 639
Posted By RichVT
I've seen water travel (wick) through drywall 7...

I've seen water travel (wick) through drywall 7 feet horizontally outside of a shower. I have no doubt that it could travel up to the top of the shower wall.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 07-24-2020, 11:19 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,611
Posted By RichVT
The real issue is that the tile setters should...

The real issue is that the tile setters should have checked the tile sizing. When they found the vast difference in size, they should have informed you that they couldn't produce an acceptable job...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 06-21-2020, 04:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 400
Posted By RichVT
How about a flat wooden grate on top of a...

How about a flat wooden grate on top of a properly sloped floor.
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 06-21-2020, 05:47 AM
Replies: 21,849
Views: 4,880,647
Posted By RichVT
My first thought was what happens when something...

My first thought was what happens when something like spaghetti sauce gets splashed on there.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 06-17-2020, 11:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,575
Posted By RichVT
You could also buy a good saw and sell it on...

You could also buy a good saw and sell it on Craigslist when you are done with your projects.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 06-16-2020, 04:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By RichVT
I got the little tool and the MIST spray from...

I got the little tool and the MIST spray from Colorite. Using them I can lay down a bead that looks perfect and is also very functional in it's shape.

https://colorriteinc.com/mist-tool/
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 06-04-2020, 05:58 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,908
Posted By RichVT
I think the niche would look better if it was...

I think the niche would look better if it was centered on the wall. It looks like the only reason that they didn't do that was because that pipe was in the way.

If that is only a vent pipe, it...
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 05-10-2020, 04:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,469
Posted By RichVT
One down side to epoxy is that once you mix it,...

One down side to epoxy is that once you mix it, you have to use it all at once.

I have "saved" the leftover by putting it in the freezer for use in the near future. I've also patched most of the...
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 04-30-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,638
Posted By RichVT
I've been tempted to wear my respirator to the...

I've been tempted to wear my respirator to the store. Why settle for a flimsy cloth mask when you can have P100 protection!
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 04-13-2020, 06:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,638
Posted By RichVT
I have a 3M 6500 series which has a latch on the...

I have a 3M 6500 series which has a latch on the front to allow it to drop down. Make sure you get one with a silicone face piece which I find a little softer than rubber. Also make sure you are...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 04-13-2020, 06:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 214
Posted By RichVT
I used another brand of thinset that recommended...

I used another brand of thinset that recommended waiting longer if using epoxy grout. All set does not have that restriction (that I could find) but it still makes sense to me.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 04-13-2020, 06:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 735
Posted By RichVT
I agree that short legs would work also but my...

I agree that short legs would work also but my point was that putting masking tape on Kerdi board did not damage it.

BTW, the short end of that tub was in the shower area and in the shower I did...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 04-12-2020, 03:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 735
Posted By RichVT
I've done it. I built a tub surround out of Kerdi...

I've done it. I built a tub surround out of Kerdi board so there was no wood to attach the ledger to. Put masking tape on the Kerdi board and hot glued the ledger to the masking tape. Worked fine.
...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 04-02-2020, 06:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By RichVT
Before you proceed with another product, I would...

Before you proceed with another product, I would recommend that you make a test board using scraps or leftover tiles. When you are happy with the results on your test board, duplicate that on your...
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