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Professionals' Hangout
08-11-2013, 06:06 PM
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MAPEI USA Technical Services
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13,634
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Crestone Tile
Dan, Glad you're here. I hope you stay on...
Dan,
Glad you're here. I hope you stay on and pay attention to the forum posts. Mapei has been under-represented here in my opinion.
I'm not in the industry in a professional capacity anymore,...
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Professionals' Hangout
06-24-2013, 09:32 PM
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Mud Work Hints and Methods
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1,113,798
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Crestone Tile
Chad, My method was to float the deck first...
Chad,
My method was to float the deck first with drypack while not worrying about sloppy edge. I would then float the skirt with fat so it finished proud to the height of he deck. After it set up...
Forum:
The Mud Box
06-23-2013, 01:30 PM
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96
Thank you gueuze
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8,393
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Crestone Tile
The fact that Jim is no longer posting up here is...
The fact that Jim is no longer posting up here is unfortunate. It's unfortunate for this forum, not Jim.
I congratulate him on his indefinite absence from here ... You made it, Jim!!! :cheers:
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Professionals' Hangout
03-16-2013, 07:23 PM
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competent tile person needed/Colorado Springs, Co.
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1,730
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Crestone Tile
Call Tile Traders. Ask for Tim Black. Ask for a...
Call Tile Traders. Ask for Tim Black. Ask for a couple of names that he would recommend alongside myself. He knows I'm done.
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
02-16-2013, 07:47 AM
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Ceiling-Speaker Question
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Crestone Tile
The ones I have installed were reasonably priced...
The ones I have installed were reasonably priced and exhibited better build quality than the other manufacturer's products that I have seen.
"Trouble is" and "marketing hype" is YOUR opinion.
...
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
02-16-2013, 07:24 AM
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Ceiling-Speaker Question
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1,641
Posted By
Crestone Tile
As mentioned, waterproofing the ceiling is...
As mentioned, waterproofing the ceiling is unnecessary if it's not a steam room. However, if you plan to install the speakers in the shower ceiling, I would personally still go the route of a wet...
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
02-16-2013, 07:14 AM
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outside corner in shower
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1,194
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Crestone Tile
The Kerdi membrane should be the last thing...
The Kerdi membrane should be the last thing installed prior to the tile. If constructed correctly, any fasteners used for CBU will be UNDER the membrane - not through it.
The only fasteners...
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Tile Forum/Advice Board
09-26-2012, 06:30 AM
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48
Onyx to be back lit
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26,280
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Crestone Tile
Can't wait to see what that looks like in a year....
Can't wait to see what that looks like in a year.
Beautiful though ... I love honey onyx.
Forum:
Professionals' Hangout
09-16-2012, 06:56 PM
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97
Resin backed marble
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22,994
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Crestone Tile
The bond of the resin to the stone shouldn't be...
The bond of the resin to the stone shouldn't be an issue if it's a decent product. The challenge with resin backed products is getting cementitious material to bond to the resin. Using the advanced...
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Professionals' Hangout
09-16-2012, 03:17 PM
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Resin backed marble
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22,994
Posted By
Crestone Tile
Mapei Eco Prim Grip applied to backs of marble....
Mapei Eco Prim Grip applied to backs of marble. Set with Ultraflex 2. The Eco Prim Grip has an aggregate that provides mechanical bond.
Forum:
Professionals' Hangout
09-08-2012, 02:16 AM
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31
Centering and layout
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6,545
Posted By
Crestone Tile
With layout, there are almost always...
With layout, there are almost always compromises.
When working a multi-room floor or a shower with several interruptions (bench, deco strip, niches, plumbing fixtures, etc.), something has to...
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Professionals' Hangout
09-08-2012, 01:00 AM
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Tricks of the Trade
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787,960
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Crestone Tile
Good one! I've always spanned windows and niches...
Good one! I've always spanned windows and niches with two seperate float sticks ... it works but it takes some attention to keep everything truly on plane.
Your way looks a whole lot easier.
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Professionals' Hangout
09-06-2012, 09:56 PM
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Custom Trench Drain-Katwyk Style!
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42,026
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Crestone Tile
Toe kick design = a little less ghetto.
Toe kick design = a little less ghetto.
Forum:
Professionals' Hangout
09-04-2012, 10:24 PM
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16
Tiling a Train
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2,427
Posted By
Crestone Tile
Manufacturer's written specs and warranty ... the...
Manufacturer's written specs and warranty ... the end.
Forum:
Professionals' Hangout
09-02-2012, 06:17 PM
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Custom Trench Drain-Katwyk Style!
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42,026
Posted By
Crestone Tile
I can't argue with that. :cool:
I can't argue with that. :cool:
Forum:
Professionals' Hangout
09-02-2012, 03:53 PM
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68
Custom Trench Drain-Katwyk Style!
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42,026
Posted By
Crestone Tile
I think those DIY trench drains are ghetto...
I think those DIY trench drains are ghetto looking.
Forum:
Professionals' Hangout
08-28-2012, 07:12 PM
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41
Issue With Mapei Ultracolor Grout
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14,183
Posted By
Crestone Tile
I would insist on epoxy if installing black. I...
I would insist on epoxy if installing black. I have never had issues with Ultracolor, but the potential for issues with ANY black cementitious grout just isn't worth it in my opinion.
Forum:
Professionals' Hangout
08-16-2012, 08:49 PM
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13
clean air tiles
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1,766
Posted By
Crestone Tile
Nobody said they just came out.
Nobody said they just came out.
Forum:
Professionals' Hangout
08-16-2012, 06:09 AM
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13
clean air tiles
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1,766
Posted By
Crestone Tile
The manufacturers incorporate a catalyst in the...
The manufacturers incorporate a catalyst in the glaze of the tile.
Stonepeak uses titanium dioxide as a photocatalyst. Basically, light exposure to the titanium dioxide causes an enzymatic...
Forum:
Professionals' Hangout
08-15-2012, 06:11 AM
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19
Urethane vs epoxy v s cementitious grout
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10,448
Posted By
Crestone Tile
I've had two recent significant issues with latex...
I've had two recent significant issues with latex leaching. I also know that the regional rep has looked at others.
I'm not blaming the grout. My point is that stuff can migrate through it more...
Forum:
Tile Forum/Advice Board
08-14-2012, 08:45 PM
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12
Possible efflorescence on new marble? remedies?
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4,931
Posted By
Crestone Tile
I'm not a tile professional, but ... Why...
I'm not a tile professional, but ...
Why would it be retaining water if it's not in use / never been used?
Marble is highly risky / problematic in wet area installs.
Forum:
Professionals' Hangout
08-12-2012, 07:37 PM
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19
Eco Prim Grip
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10,426
Posted By
Crestone Tile
I wouldn't be anxious to tile over tile, but a...
I wouldn't be anxious to tile over tile, but a use that I can see is applying it to the backs of resin-backed stone to achieve a better bond.
Forum:
Professionals' Hangout
08-12-2012, 07:31 PM
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19
Urethane vs epoxy v s cementitious grout
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10,448
Posted By
Crestone Tile
Urethane is a great grout when installed...
Urethane is a great grout when installed properly. I think epoxy wins outside of installations that receive significant UV exposure. Urethane is susceptable to latex leaching and efflorescence almost...
Forum:
Professionals' Hangout
08-03-2012, 09:50 PM
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13
cap strip anchors
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2,351
Posted By
Crestone Tile
They are an absolute PITA to get a hold of around...
They are an absolute PITA to get a hold of around here.
Forum:
The Mud Box
08-01-2012, 09:11 PM
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94
Chick-fil-A
Views:
9,999
Posted By
Crestone Tile
What's wrong with a little bigotry celebration? ...
What's wrong with a little bigotry celebration?
Carry on ...
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