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Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 03-08-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,674
Posted By Jim wood
What size are your grout joints. Often if they...

What size are your grout joints. Often if they are close to 1/8" the marble will pull the moisture from the unsanded grout too quick and cause it to crack.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-29-2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,708
Posted By Jim wood
Erik, I am not an electrician but I know you need...

Erik, I am not an electrician but I know you need three wires a hot, neutral and ground that will connect to the metal sheath of the in floor heat. This is done simply with wire called Romex. It...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 06-29-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,204
Posted By Jim wood
I believe there were pictures on here a few...

I believe there were pictures on here a few months ago of broken 12x24 glass tiles, due to changing temperatures. I would be very leery of this job. Some are not worth getting involved with.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 06-28-2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,469
Posted By Jim wood
You need a layer of plywood and then Ditra

You need a layer of plywood and then Ditra
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 05-20-2011, 06:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,320
Posted By Jim wood
Sorry no espanol. The writing on the bag is...

Sorry no espanol.

The writing on the bag is orange also hard to miss what it is for. I like it.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 05-08-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,201
Posted By Jim wood
Yep the MDF should come up and some sort of tile...

Yep the MDF should come up and some sort of tile backer needs to go down.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 04-28-2011, 06:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,946
Posted By Jim wood
I have been told by reps that Epoxy grout is not...

I have been told by reps that Epoxy grout is not the best choice for steamers. When epoxy gets warm it could slump out of the joints.
I would use Laticrete Permacolor.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 04-22-2011, 03:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,652
Posted By Jim wood
If it is hard wood it needs to come out. You may...

If it is hard wood it needs to come out. You may have to add plywood depending on what is under neath.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 04-18-2011, 03:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,149
Posted By Jim wood
5 inch is the most common. I use it instead of...

5 inch is the most common. I use it instead of overlapping the Kerdi.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 04-16-2011, 08:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,223
Posted By Jim wood
IF Mapei use Kerabond if Laticrete use 272

IF Mapei use Kerabond if Laticrete use 272
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 04-02-2011, 08:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,197
Posted By Jim wood
OK I like the idea but why not just take a bridge...

OK I like the idea but why not just take a bridge saw and turn it vertical?
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 04-01-2011, 02:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,863
Posted By Jim wood
I would plan 3 to 4 hours possibly to build your...

I would plan 3 to 4 hours possibly to build your pan and get the slope right.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 04-01-2011, 10:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,124
Posted By Jim wood
I would stay away from a hammer and chisel. I use...

I would stay away from a hammer and chisel. I use my Fein saw with the grout remover, but there are many options. A screwdriver may work,sometimes a utility knife, they make a grout remover found...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 04-01-2011, 09:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,124
Posted By Jim wood
Brian take the grout out around those tiles...

Brian take the grout out around those tiles first. Then hit it with a hammer, remove pieces but I wear gloves as the pieces will be sharp.
What is under the tile? Backer board, Ditra or something...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 04-01-2011, 09:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,613
Posted By Jim wood
Dan you can start right on the floor if you like....

Dan you can start right on the floor if you like. I would use a level to double check after you lay the first course.
Some guys start with the floor tile and stack on that and others leave a small...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-21-2011, 02:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,531
Posted By Jim wood
Looks like the wood transition is a little low. I...

Looks like the wood transition is a little low. I would put a shim under it to raise it. Leave a small gap between wood and tile and fill with caulk.
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 02-19-2011, 10:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,629
Posted By Jim wood
There are two item numbers 1 comes with a stand...

There are two item numbers 1 comes with a stand the other does not. They both have the same parts sheet. So I agree only 1 saw.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-19-2011, 09:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,030
Posted By Jim wood
If you want to use a foam board I would use WEDI....

If you want to use a foam board I would use WEDI. It is rigid where Kerdiboard is more flexible.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-18-2011, 02:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,345
Posted By Jim wood
Well it looks good. First go to the blue bar at...

Well it looks good. First go to the blue bar at top and look in the LIBERRY for the proper way showers should be constructed. Second you need to build your walls so your pan liner can be installed...
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 02-18-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,394
Posted By Jim wood
Roberto, That is exactly what I needed to know....

Roberto, That is exactly what I needed to know. Thanks for the info.
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 02-18-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,394
Posted By Jim wood
Before I try something new to me I try to find...

Before I try something new to me I try to find out as much as I can.
I got this from the Latricrete spec sheet.


From what I can tell it is similar to a non-sag just made for the floor.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-18-2011, 11:06 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 22,474
Posted By Jim wood
I would not use a liquid membrane over a Kerdi...

I would not use a liquid membrane over a Kerdi tray. They can dimple if you put point pressure on it.
I would either Kerdi it which is not to complicated, just follow instructions
or
I would buy...
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 02-18-2011, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,394
Posted By Jim wood
I found an old post from Henry and he stated no...

I found an old post from Henry and he stated no primer required. Vacuum and go.
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 02-18-2011, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,394
Posted By Jim wood
Thanks Mike, I read to wait 24 hrs to grout but...

Thanks Mike,
I read to wait 24 hrs to grout but most thinsets say that.
Did you get close to the coverage they claim?
65 to 70 sqft from 25 lb bag?
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 02-18-2011, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,394
Posted By Jim wood
Any one using LATICRETE 125 Sound & Crack

I have a job next week I want to use 125 on and was looking for any tips.
It is Gypcrete over radiant.
Thanks in advance.
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