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04-13-2021, 10:55 AM
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Vein or Crack
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"They" may tell you it is a fissure. Fissures can...
"They" may tell you it is a fissure. Fissures can happen and are a natural occurrence. BUT, this type of granite would NOT have a fissure that looks like that.
I think that video was your slab! At...
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04-13-2021, 09:02 AM
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Vein or Crack
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crack. does your fingernail catch it?
crack. does your fingernail catch it?
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03-26-2021, 07:03 AM
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Basement Bathroom Question
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I regret my flat pebble floor. I went with white...
I regret my flat pebble floor. I went with white grout and after a pristine cleaning, it is already getting yellow in a few showers.
The installer (back before I dabbled in tile) managed to make...
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03-19-2021, 10:10 AM
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options for prefab pan and tileable drain
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Schluter is one....
Schluter is one. https://www.schluter.com/schluter-us/en_US/Shower-System/Drains/Schluter%C2%AE-KERDI-DRAIN/p/KD4GRKECS
note, this is for use with their Kerdi shower tray (pre-sloped foam tray)....
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Professionals' Hangout
03-19-2021, 08:04 AM
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Laser Level Repair?
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so i take it no interest in dewalt??? I think...
so i take it no interest in dewalt??? I think this one is awesome...
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
03-18-2021, 09:36 AM
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Garage floor porcelain project - what would you do?
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tile the floor but leave the expansion joints...
tile the floor but leave the expansion joints tile and grout free. You then use an insert expansion joint like the one below. this makes it functional yet aesthetically pleasing. You could also use...
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03-17-2021, 11:41 AM
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Laser Level Repair?
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any interest in a dewalt one or stanley?
any interest in a dewalt one or stanley?
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03-15-2021, 06:32 PM
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Applying 100% silicone OVER Lexel?
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I have used lexel for escutcheon plates. I like...
I have used lexel for escutcheon plates. I like it because it is so clear. I ha e had to remove the plates and then use silicone as it was handy. I had no issues. But I did scrape it.
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Professionals' Hangout
03-15-2021, 06:23 PM
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Your Works In Progress Or Finished Pics
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Can you make your own dry stack panel and mount...
Can you make your own dry stack panel and mount it to the wall??
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
03-14-2021, 07:38 AM
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How to finish uneven outside corner of shower
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I would use an oscillating tool with a grout...
I would use an oscillating tool with a grout removal bit. It is coated with diamond. I would buzz out the mortar under each tile about half inch. Trim a schluter jolly's mortar flange to half inch...
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03-11-2021, 08:54 AM
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Saying Hello
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I've seen MANY pools in Europe and South America...
I've seen MANY pools in Europe and South America tiled 100%. They usually use mosaics that are tiny, like less than .5in x .5.
These are also not Olympic sized pools. Labor can be dirt cheap in...
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03-10-2021, 04:59 PM
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Retiling bath, underlayment and plan of attack questions
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you sure you entered in the correct "span"? Span...
you sure you entered in the correct "span"? Span is not the room size. It is determined by going to the floor UNDER the room and seeing how long the ceiling joists are down there before they hit a...
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Professionals' Hangout
03-09-2021, 05:13 PM
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Unrealistic clients
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only with a handshake, you have no evidence of...
only with a handshake, you have no evidence of what was agreed to. People "forget" when push comes to shove.
A contract memorializes the agreement for later evidence. Plus, you can agree to how...
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03-09-2021, 11:04 AM
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Custom color matched tiles for infill repair?
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is that porcelain? Can't you get a pottery...
is that porcelain?
Can't you get a pottery person to match a glaze color mix and fire a few custom tiles?
https://www.imaginetile.com/page/1/custom-tile-process
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03-09-2021, 10:43 AM
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Unrealistic clients
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Enter attorney :deadhorse Only take one time...
Enter attorney :deadhorse
Only take one time to make the standard contract for your business
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Professionals' Hangout
03-09-2021, 09:57 AM
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Proper depth of grout removal for regrout
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why does thinset depth matter when removing half...
why does thinset depth matter when removing half the grout depth?
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
03-09-2021, 09:28 AM
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Kerdi Board Hydroban Board questions
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I just saw Isac's video last night. I tell you,...
I just saw Isac's video last night. I tell you, after seeing that it is hard for me to buy Kerdi board. 3 reasons, the stiffness, not needing washers, and the way the joints are waterproofed. The...
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Professionals' Hangout
03-07-2021, 07:20 AM
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Need Technical Advice.
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Please elaborate, the information I provided...
Please elaborate, the information I provided above list exactly how a judge is going to determine whether you are a subcontractor or an employee. without an attorney you wouldn't know that and you...
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03-06-2021, 08:30 PM
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Need Technical Advice.
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Actually, I do have first hand experience. I am...
Actually, I do have first hand experience. I am an attorney. And if you get sued and represent yourself, please record it. It would make an excellent gag reel. Real court isn't judge judy where you...
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03-04-2021, 12:49 PM
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Mud Work Hints and Methods
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That's just 4in x 4in according to the...
That's just 4in x 4in according to the description:scratch:
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Professionals' Hangout
03-04-2021, 12:45 PM
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Need Technical Advice.
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OK, I agree a settlement out of court is the...
OK, I agree a settlement out of court is the best, BUT that settlement needs to be contractual. You are best off using an attorney for that to be sure it is final and legally binding. Other than...
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
03-04-2021, 09:55 AM
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Using mosaics with Ditra
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246
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Thanks for explaining. I agree, I do not...
Thanks for explaining. I agree, I do not understand why it makes any difference if you pre-pack the waffles and let them cure as opposed to at once. Maybe at once there is the possibility of not...
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Professionals' Hangout
03-04-2021, 09:11 AM
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Need Technical Advice.
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:scratch::blah: That is an exceptionally...
:scratch::blah:
That is an exceptionally uninformed and highly anecdotal/subjective comment...
UNESS you know the ins and outs of the law and can DIY a contracted, out of court settlement, a...
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
03-04-2021, 08:14 AM
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Using mosaics with Ditra
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speed51133
Not to argue CX (well a little bit but politely)...
Not to argue CX (well a little bit but politely) but you always advocate for using Versabond with ditra/kerdi despite it being directly against Schluter's recommendations.
Is there a particular...
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
03-03-2021, 08:32 PM
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Using mosaics with Ditra
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246
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speed51133
she uses the yard
she uses the yard
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