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Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 05-04-2023, 10:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Great, thanks! And another question - when using...

Great, thanks! And another question - when using a preformed shower base, is it common to waterproof underneath the pan, under the sand mix I'll be using to level the pan? I'm also concerned about...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 05-01-2023, 08:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Been awhile. Went on vacation, took a break,...

Been awhile. Went on vacation, took a break, researched some more, etc etc. Bottom line is that my bathroom project got stalled and I'm just recently picking it back up so that I can move it along....
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-12-2023, 10:58 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Hi guys, thanks for the feedback, much...

Hi guys, thanks for the feedback, much appreciated again.

I don't think the builder put the drop-ceiling / furred ceiling in place because of the AC line; I suspect the house design was intended...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-09-2023, 09:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
This dilemma has arisen. What do I do with the...

This dilemma has arisen. What do I do with the air conditioning line that wasn't really installed well by the home builder?

https://i.postimg.cc/m2fFNHBM/IMG-7003b.jpg
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Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-31-2023, 09:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Thanks guys, perfect advice, really appreciate...

Thanks guys, perfect advice, really appreciate it. I cut the copper pipe after the valves for now, to get the extra piping out of the way. Also trimmed the tub overflow black pipe but will refrain...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-30-2023, 08:41 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Hi folks, Cleared away the underlayment, and...

Hi folks,

Cleared away the underlayment, and cleaned everything up - will post pictures of that soon.

Looking for advice how to deal with the plumbing:
...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-06-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Happy New Year, all! Hope everyone had a safe...

Happy New Year, all! Hope everyone had a safe holiday season.

Back at it in 2023 with my latest demolition updates. If you're just tuning in, I'll be the first to admit that progress is slow,...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-15-2022, 10:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
It isn't any softer than the surrounding...

It isn't any softer than the surrounding non-water stained area, I noticed. I can't just poke a screwdriver through that part of the wood easily. But visually, there clearly is water damage. Part...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-12-2022, 05:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Wow... I guess all this OSB needs to come out and...

Wow... I guess all this OSB needs to come out and be replaced... not looking too healthy there...

https://i.postimg.cc/C1P3bmxv/thumbnail-image0.jpg

Turby
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-08-2022, 05:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Hi everyone! Next major update - been hard at...

Hi everyone! Next major update - been hard at work slowly demo'ing the shower area. Progress to date, major milestone:

https://i.postimg.cc/TPZm0cdG/thumbnail-image0.jpg
Above: All wooden...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-30-2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Dan, you speak from wisdom and experience! ...

Dan, you speak from wisdom and experience! (Well, of course, you posted your photo of the aftermath of your blown insulation coming down)

I am checking out the ceiling and shop-vac'ing out the...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-29-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Hi Mike, nice - thanks for the photos showing how...

Hi Mike, nice - thanks for the photos showing how you took out the floor. That's pretty much what I was thinking I might do too. A few questions for you:

How did you avoid running your saw into...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-28-2022, 03:04 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Thanks Dan, for the validation. Yes I do...

Thanks Dan, for the validation.

Yes I do believe that is loose fill insulation. Thanks for the fair warning! I will see how much I can remove in advance - maybe with a shop vac and another N95...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-28-2022, 12:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Thanks for the feedback about taking out the...

Thanks for the feedback about taking out the linoleum and underlying layer. Upon first inspection, it appears the linoleum is glued to some kind of particle board. I will do some Google research...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-23-2022, 03:40 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Hi everyone! Happy Thanksgiving week! Finally...

Hi everyone! Happy Thanksgiving week! Finally had enough time to make some more progress here. Pics update:

https://i.postimg.cc/HLXJYyvB/315902224-10159248174437481-8858876130710037554-n.jpg...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-12-2022, 07:58 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Latest progress - been busy but had time to get...

Latest progress - been busy but had time to get this far:

https://i.postimg.cc/GmxTFnD0/315286604-10159202416052481-2098814519576649066-n.jpg

Most sheet rock in the shower area is removed. ...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-06-2022, 09:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Thanks guys for the lesson on how to use y'all! ...

Thanks guys for the lesson on how to use y'all! Y'all are great!! :D

Ok - I am thinking same, probably best to take out all the existing sheet rock and the wood subfloor, and then build up again...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-05-2022, 09:17 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Weekend warrior update time. Was busy with work...

Weekend warrior update time. Was busy with work so I didn't get to touch the shower until today.

https://i.postimg.cc/52KSVc60/312792589-10159183869797481-1760527977721856934-n.jpg
Above: So,...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-01-2022, 09:34 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Hi John, thanks for asking additional clarifying...

Hi John, thanks for asking additional clarifying questions. Here we go with some answers:

No drywall has been removed other than small chunks and crumbs that came out when I demo'ed the old...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-01-2022, 07:29 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Hi guys, thanks for the healthy exchange. I'll...

Hi guys, thanks for the healthy exchange. I'll re-align my terminology to roofing felt, thanks for the education.

I do think I detect the feeling of a wooden subfloor under the roofing felt and...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-01-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Update for today. Removed all the mortar /...

Update for today. Removed all the mortar / cement under the shower pan area. Vacuumed up the debris. This is what is left:
...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 10-31-2022, 01:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Hi James, here's a zoomed out photo of the area...

Hi James, here's a zoomed out photo of the area pre-demolition:

https://i.postimg.cc/523dJNJV/305931679-10159118428062481-861232589223143718-n.jpg

You can see there is a standard tub to the...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 10-31-2022, 07:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Got it, I'll amend my location description in my...

Got it, I'll amend my location description in my profile.

Thanks for relating the 80 year old shower you found. This shower was built somewhere around 2006. I wouldn't be surprised if all the...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 10-30-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Hi CX, Thanks for reading and replying so...

Hi CX,

Thanks for reading and replying so quickly! I notice you're one of the more active members here, that's great - thanks again.

Some answers:

I'm located (the shower is located) in...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 10-30-2022, 08:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,313
Posted By Turbinator
Turbinator's Master Bath Remodel (w/pics)

Hi folks, brand new member, weekend warrior DIY'er working on a master bathroom remodel. Prompted to remodel thanks to some water damage and a leaking 2nd story master bath shower pan / shower,...
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