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Tile Forum/Advice Board
06-21-2022, 08:53 PM
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How to cut 3/4” Porcelain pavers
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smifwal
I have a set of these, I tried to find a link but...
I have a set of these, I tried to find a link but couldn't
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
06-21-2022, 05:07 PM
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Best Method to Modify Schluter Pan for Drain 10" off center
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smifwal
the Truth!!! I like the foam trays...
the Truth!!!
I like the foam trays sometimes they are faster like the tub to shower conversions but not if the floor is all jacked up. Also if the space it bigger and it comes in pieces and you...
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
06-17-2022, 07:54 PM
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Do it Yourself (if you must)
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smifwal
The door installers try to scare you with the...
The door installers try to scare you with the silicone option only, saying that if anyone ever fell in to it, it would topple over "sure, ok, I'm firm on not drilling in to my curb, OK I guess we...
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The Mud Box
06-14-2022, 03:41 PM
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gas prices
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smifwal
Time to raise labor prices!!!To fill up my truck,...
Time to raise labor prices!!!To fill up my truck, transfer tank,loader and mini excavator I spend about $900.00.
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
06-14-2022, 10:03 AM
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Schluter Rondec Pvc Versus Aluminum?
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smifwal
I have use the corner peices with out problems...
I have use the corner peices with out problems but for the cost I prefer just cutting miters
I use this blade
Freud D1296N Diablo 12" 96 Tooth TCG Non-Ferrous Miter Saw Blade 1" Arbor...
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
06-12-2022, 09:45 PM
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Hairline cracks in SLC
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smifwal
Did you measure the water in your pour?
Did you measure the water in your pour?
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
06-12-2022, 09:43 PM
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Window and pipe
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smifwal
I have been flipping house for 4 years now and I...
I have been flipping house for 4 years now and I have determined that it would be fast and probably cheaper well maybe not cheaper but a whole hell of a lot easier to start from scratch.
Good luck...
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
06-12-2022, 04:30 PM
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Need help re hiring new contractor (round three)
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406
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smifwal
I live in KC about 15 mins from Leawood. I don't...
I live in KC about 15 mins from Leawood. I don't tile anymore and sadly of the few installers I know, I wouldn't trust any of them to build a shower for me. I did carpet in the beginning of my...
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The Mud Box
06-12-2022, 03:38 PM
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Youtube.com
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smifwal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIss2Qmmc5k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIss2Qmmc5k
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
06-08-2022, 09:08 PM
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Need help re hiring new contractor (round three)
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smifwal
I have seen you posting for some time now as CX...
I have seen you posting for some time now as CX said if you add your geographical location, you might find a nice soul from here to come help you out.
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
06-04-2022, 06:52 PM
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Anyone see a problem with doing this?
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smifwal
why a 1/4? I normally put the same size grout...
why a 1/4? I normally put the same size grout joint I am doing in the room I would go 1/8th personal to minimize it being a eye catcher
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
06-03-2022, 05:08 PM
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Kerdi Membrane shower with prefab pan, project questions
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smifwal
They tend to make things harder but the finish...
They tend to make things harder but the finish result is worth it, I think...
I remember as a apprentice we use to make the customer come out and look at the carpet before we cut it up to make...
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
06-03-2022, 11:28 AM
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Kerdi Membrane shower with prefab pan, project questions
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smifwal
Classy,nice work!
Classy,nice work!
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
06-02-2022, 06:11 PM
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Anyone see a problem with doing this?
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smifwal
Phil brings up a great point. The rounded edge...
Phil brings up a great point. The rounded edge meeting the square edge will change the size of your grout line. If you were putting a 1/8 in spacer in between 2 factory edges you will get a finished...
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
05-24-2022, 07:30 PM
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1940s house, plaster over pyrobar, bathroom remodel
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smifwal
There is a nother post on flicker or something...
There is a nother post on flicker or something like that that said the blocks don't contain asbestos but the mortar might, FYI. That being said why not just tear it down and start from scratch. I say...
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
05-19-2022, 07:30 AM
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I need suggestions on which shower system to use with 2'x4' tile
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1,182
Posted By
smifwal
looks like less work to me which always better...
looks like less work to me which always better then for example"I saw this on Pinterest last night while I was enjoying a glass(bottle or 2) of wine. I would really like a niche below my shower...
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
05-17-2022, 05:02 AM
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Joe's Curbless Shower
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smifwal
How many days to hike the 460? Are you going at...
How many days to hike the 460? Are you going at it in a now stop fashion or camping every night and just looking to get some miles in during the day?
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The Mud Box
05-13-2022, 08:13 AM
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Looking to Purchase a Laser Level
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smifwal
I have that same set and I never use my tripod...
I have that same set and I never use my tripod anymore just because of the amount of space it takes up. I was constantly moving it to go out and make a cut or mix thinset. I also purchased the...
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
05-10-2022, 06:28 PM
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DIY Porcelain Countertop Advice/Help
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299
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smifwal
hell yes you can, IMHO Ardex makes the best...
hell yes you can, IMHO Ardex makes the best setting materials.
I just noticed you asked about clips, being as it is a counter tops I would say use them since you want that thing as flat as...
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Professionals' Hangout
05-10-2022, 05:38 PM
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Your Works In Progress Or Finished Pics
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smifwal
Are those on a sheet or individual tiles? ...
Are those on a sheet or individual tiles?
Those people have a hell of a view from their patio
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
05-09-2022, 09:54 PM
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6
DIY Porcelain Countertop Advice/Help
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299
Posted By
smifwal
How deep is your countertop now? I have done...
How deep is your countertop now? I have done three countertops with tile and always ended up with a sliver in the back because the customer didn't realize that the tile is not actually 12 or 24 in...
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
05-04-2022, 04:44 PM
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24
I need suggestions on which shower system to use with 2'x4' tile
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1,182
Posted By
smifwal
Mix your thinset on the loose side and a rubber...
Mix your thinset on the loose side and a rubber mallet to tap it in works just fine, or a wood float ( that is what we used when I took the class for the panels at stone peak) I would use ardex X5 or...
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
04-29-2022, 02:59 PM
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What screws should I use please help ?
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330
Posted By
smifwal
https://www.grabberpro.com/catalog/products/screws...
https://www.grabberpro.com/catalog/products/screws/for-cement-board?attributeValueIds=b86a54ea-acd6-43ea-b622-ade5015e8cef
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Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing
04-24-2022, 08:49 PM
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7
Remove shiny thinset or grout residue on latex paint!
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350
Posted By
smifwal
Sounds like flex color cq, unless mapei is making...
Sounds like flex color cq, unless mapei is making another*ready to use grout* the shiny might be the resin
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Professionals' Hangout
04-23-2022, 08:47 AM
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26
New guy here
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1,382
Posted By
smifwal
I would go the lineman route if I were you. ...
I would go the lineman route if I were you. Being you are fresh out of the Corps, your are use to the structure of a set schedule. You can always throw tile in on the weekend. Being self employed...
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