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Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-15-2023, 02:26 PM
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Posted By cx
It is best to do the layout in the method most...

It is best to do the layout in the method most pleasing to Mrs. Brian. Always. :)

I would remind you of my caution to keep your cut edges at the wall corners if possible, unless they would match...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-13-2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,795
Posted By cx
A quarter-inch difference in width would not...

A quarter-inch difference in width would not likely be very noticeable in your tile field, but if your cut edge is different from the factory edge, that may be very noticeable. I'd make the cuts at...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-13-2023, 01:12 PM
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Posted By cx
Brian, that's only gonna be effective if your...

Brian, that's only gonna be effective if your accent tiles are thinner than your field tiles.

If you think you really need a 1/2" square notched trowel to set those field tiles, I'd recommend you...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-09-2023, 12:05 PM
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Views: 1,795
Posted By cx
Does your wet saw have a plunge feature, Brian?

Does your wet saw have a plunge feature, Brian?
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-26-2023, 10:13 PM
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Posted By cx
Fresh silicone will not adhere to cured silicone....

Fresh silicone will not adhere to cured silicone. But, depending upon just how your joint ends up, you would not want your new silicone to stick to the old, anyway. The old silicone would be acting...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-26-2023, 07:55 PM
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Views: 1,795
Posted By cx
If I understand the situation, Brian, no, you're...

If I understand the situation, Brian, no, you're not missing anything. If you leave a larger gap between tiles on the back wall and the end walls that will be covered by the edge of the tiles on the...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-22-2022, 06:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,795
Posted By cx
I dunno. Does your tile manufacturer indicate...

I dunno. Does your tile manufacturer indicate that the tile meets the A137.1 standards? If so, you'd know the maximum warpage allowed. If not, it is what it is. That's how's come I posted that...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-22-2022, 02:38 PM
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Posted By cx
Sometimes I'm a good guesser, but..........:) ...

Sometimes I'm a good guesser, but..........:)

But for a pressed floor or porcelain tile of whatever size, with a grout joint of less than 1/4-inch, the allowable lippage is 1/32nd of an inch in...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-18-2022, 01:11 PM
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Views: 1,795
Posted By cx
Not gonna be any T&G on the ends of that plywood,...

Not gonna be any T&G on the ends of that plywood, Brian. Poor situation. What is the thickness of the plywood? Any access from below?

I'm in agreement with your buddy. You'll want the second...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-15-2022, 10:40 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,795
Posted By cx
The sideways photo problem appears to be...

The sideways photo problem appears to be associated only with posting from a cell phone, which I have never done, thus I can be of no help there and no one else on here appears to have ever come up...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-04-2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 31
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Posted By cx
Yes, planning and preparation are important, but...

Yes, planning and preparation are important, but "the whole waterproofing thing" is essential.

A beautifully finished shower without proper waterproofing won't be pretty for long, while a...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-04-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,795
Posted By cx
If your stones are not really, really flat on...

If your stones are not really, really flat on top, you might have a good bit of difficulty sealing your control valve escutcheon with that layout, also.

My opinion; worth price charged.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-04-2022, 01:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,795
Posted By cx
Welcome, Brian. :) Weird looking to whom? ...

Welcome, Brian. :)

Weird looking to whom? What does Mrs. Brian think about it?
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