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Forum: Professionals' Hangout 02-25-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 203
Posted By Dave Gobis
Stairs always make me cringe. 317 w/333 will...

Stairs always make me cringe. 317 w/333 will stick to anything and destroy several layers of wood veneer on removal. I have used a powder liquid combo many times in the case of "I really shouldn't do...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-22-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 197
Posted By Dave Gobis
It is unaffected by water but not waterproofing.

It is unaffected by water but not waterproofing.
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 02-19-2021, 11:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 187
Posted By Dave Gobis
What Jerry said. White in particular has always...

What Jerry said. White in particular has always been problematic.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-19-2021, 11:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 881
Posted By Dave Gobis
I pared down my comment to one word, YouTube.

I pared down my comment to one word, YouTube.
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 02-15-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 177
Posted By Dave Gobis
The curvature of between the joist is what they...

The curvature of between the joist is what they are referring to. The bigger the tile the greater the potential for issue is the way it seems to play out. I have not been in on any recent study but...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-11-2021, 10:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 549
Posted By Dave Gobis
This is not going to end well.

This is not going to end well.
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 01-24-2021, 10:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 535
Posted By Dave Gobis
CX, your guess is correct.

CX, your guess is correct.
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 01-23-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 535
Posted By Dave Gobis
Mike, cement grout properly mixed and cleaned,...

Mike, cement grout properly mixed and cleaned, strike the joint rather than shape it with a sponge. That makes it dense in both aspects.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-08-2021, 10:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 701
Posted By Dave Gobis
Find another contractor. Per amount of them...

Find another contractor. Per amount of them installed, nothing fails more than tile decks.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-02-2021, 10:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 175
Posted By Dave Gobis
Crackle glazes crack as the setting material...

Crackle glazes crack as the setting material dries out. Sealing before hand wouldn't seal the cracks that have yet to occur.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-23-2020, 11:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,351
Posted By Dave Gobis
John, We appreciate your questioning mind and all...

John, We appreciate your questioning mind and all have done their best to answer your questions in a limited amount of time and space. You have been offered some good sound advice by those here on...
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 12-21-2020, 10:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 619
Posted By Dave Gobis
I think the older methods are more simple and...

I think the older methods are more simple and they definitely put more money in my pocket.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-21-2020, 10:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,351
Posted By Dave Gobis
John, There are no tile police. It does and has...

John, There are no tile police. It does and has been happening for decades. As the tile gets bigger it happens more frequently. Looking at these claims has provided me with a steady income stream....
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-20-2020, 12:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,351
Posted By Dave Gobis
Yes, dollars. In second place on...

Yes, dollars. In second place on builder/subdivision/movement joint was one for 27M. I had a conversation with one of the company principals some years later and he said they still were not putting...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-20-2020, 11:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,351
Posted By Dave Gobis
As a person who is considered an expert...

As a person who is considered an expert consultant for the Engineering firms required by the state of Florida insurance carriers I fully support CX and Tool Guy on this. I have done 100's of millions...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-08-2020, 09:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,811
Posted By Dave Gobis
I would agree with everyone else, nice guy or not...

I would agree with everyone else, nice guy or not the work is amateurish. Always unpleasant dealing with these types of issues.
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 12-06-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By Dave Gobis
It kind of works like a snowplow. Doesn't get...

It kind of works like a snowplow. Doesn't get high compression and not sure what the number was but not crumbly. Didn't think about those things at that point in my career. Back then I was proud to...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-06-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,098
Posted By Dave Gobis
I think you are very fortunate to have reached...

I think you are very fortunate to have reached the resolve you did, that is not the way it usually goes. Doesn't make it better but sure cuts down the pain level.
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 12-04-2020, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By Dave Gobis
We had a vibrating power screed years ago we used...

We had a vibrating power screed years ago we used on big work. You set it on rails, adjusted for desired level and then started dumping mud.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-04-2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,299
Posted By Dave Gobis
I have always set with lugs. Sanded over 1/8"....

I have always set with lugs. Sanded over 1/8". There are specialty grouts that have a wider range. Not seeing the tile I have no idea why you would use spacers on a lug tile.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-03-2020, 10:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 335
Posted By Dave Gobis
We tiled some boats every year at our local...

We tiled some boats every year at our local marina. Some had mud showers. Boat owners seemed to have a contest among themselves and every year showers got more extravagant.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-02-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,098
Posted By Dave Gobis
I believe even less now he is a tile guy or any...

I believe even less now he is a tile guy or any other type of flooring person. Floor class 101 says tile stops at the center of the door in the jamb.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-01-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 520
Posted By Dave Gobis
Call Custom Building Products and see if they...

Call Custom Building Products and see if they share your concerns. They tend to take it easy on contractors which are their customer base so be forthright and unemotional in expressing your concern....
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 11-26-2020, 09:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,098
Posted By Dave Gobis
No grout additive will replace waterproofing. To...

No grout additive will replace waterproofing. To say such a thing makes me suspect of what other better tile installation marvels have been employed.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 10-28-2020, 09:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 368
Posted By Dave Gobis
As unpleasant as it may be, you need to have the...

As unpleasant as it may be, you need to have the conversation. It isn't going to work for very long and you will have the expense and inconvenience with or without his assistance.
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