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Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

12-31-2022, 03:12 PM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

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Posted By RifRaf

Dan, CX, and Phil... Thanks again for the...

Dan, CX, and Phil... Thanks again for the feedback!!!

Phil, Thanks for the suggestion. I will have to look into these.

Happy New Year Everyone!!! :aparty2:

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

12-27-2022, 09:37 AM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

Views: 11,589

Posted By RifRaf

Dan and Tonto/Bubba, Thanks once again for the...

Dan and Tonto/Bubba, Thanks once again for the generous comments!

I am installing a Dreamline Encore semi-frameless sliding glass shower door. I really like the style... and height of this shower...

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

12-24-2022, 09:59 AM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

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Posted By RifRaf

After I got all of the grout sealed, I added 1/4”...

After I got all of the grout sealed, I added 1/4” backer rod to the inside of all the 1/8” open joints.
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I then taped all of the joints that silicone caulk would be added to… as there...

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

12-16-2022, 02:20 PM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

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Posted By RifRaf

Dan, Thanks once again for your generous...

Dan, Thanks once again for your generous feedback!... and also for all the help along the way!

What can I say... It had "SCENTimental" value :D

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

12-16-2022, 09:50 AM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

Views: 11,589

Posted By RifRaf

I completed grouting the shower walls and the...

I completed grouting the shower walls and the niche. Working with the “quick setting” grout was not too bad… I just mixed small batches and completed one wall at a time following the manufacturer's...

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

12-14-2022, 11:46 AM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

Views: 11,589

Posted By RifRaf

CX, Once again... thank you for your quick...

CX, Once again... thank you for your quick response!

I was leaning towards the caulk for these joints on the curb (especially on the shower floor side)... but i just wanted to confirm that the...

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

12-14-2022, 08:51 AM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

Views: 11,589

Posted By RifRaf

I have a new question. Where the curb top/sill...

I have a new question.
Where the curb top/sill meets the curb tile, should I grout or caulk the joint on the shower floor side (Green Arrows)?... and should I grout or caulk the joint on the...

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

12-11-2022, 04:08 PM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

Views: 11,589

Posted By RifRaf

CX, Kevin, Dan, and Davy. I wanted to thank all...

CX, Kevin, Dan, and Davy.
I wanted to thank all of you for posting the positive feedback!... It is most appreciated!!!

I am hoping to have the entire bathroom remodel completed by Christmas... as...

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

12-10-2022, 10:25 PM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

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Posted By RifRaf

I picked up another bag of thinset and got the...

I picked up another bag of thinset and got the rest of the shower wall tiles installed. After that was done, I started to install the bullnose tiles to finish the ends of the side shower walls. I...

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

12-02-2022, 05:12 PM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

Views: 11,589

Posted By RifRaf

Dan, Thanks for the feedback! It's always...

Dan, Thanks for the feedback! It's always appreciated!
... and you are correct. The inside width of the niche is 17". Unfortunately, the pencil trim only comes in 12" lengths, so I'll have a joint...

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

12-01-2022, 05:03 PM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

Views: 11,589

Posted By RifRaf

I continued installing tile on the back and wet...

I continued installing tile on the back and wet wall of the shower. The next hole to drill in the tile was for the shower neck fitting I had installed into the drop elbow (post #48). My first attempt...

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

11-27-2022, 09:42 AM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

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Posted By RifRaf

CX, Thanks for pointing this out. I should have...

CX, Thanks for pointing this out.
I should have stated that "shown to be more durable" is what I read from the manufacturers website that was describing these products.

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

11-27-2022, 08:33 AM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

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Posted By RifRaf

Dan, The additional information about the types...

Dan, The additional information about the types of grouts used for your shower niches does help... since these products are shown to be more durable then a basic sanded grout (Spectralock Pro Premium...

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

11-27-2022, 07:28 AM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

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Posted By RifRaf

Dan, Thanks for the additional feedback......

Dan, Thanks for the additional feedback... sharing all past experience is always greatly appreciated!

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

11-26-2022, 10:35 AM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

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Posted By RifRaf

Makes sense... thanks!

Makes sense... thanks!

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

11-26-2022, 10:19 AM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

Views: 11,589

Posted By RifRaf

CX, Thanks for the quick reply and your thoughts...

CX, Thanks for the quick reply and your thoughts on this subject.

I will plan on leaving small gaps between all of the joints represented by the arrows. I was leaning towards using grout in all of...

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

11-26-2022, 09:01 AM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

Views: 11,589

Posted By RifRaf

Niche Questions

Using the photos below, I have some questions about installing/finishing the pencil trim joints within a shower niche.
I will be affixing the pencil trim with thinset. My questions are regarding the...

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

11-25-2022, 10:46 AM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

Views: 11,589

Posted By RifRaf

Below is a representation of what I am aiming for...

Below is a representation of what I am aiming for with tiling the niche.
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Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

11-25-2022, 10:32 AM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

Views: 11,589

Posted By RifRaf

Thanks CX! I purchased some pencil trim to...

Thanks CX!
I purchased some pencil trim to finished the exposed edged of the ceramic tile that will be used to finish the inside of the niche.
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There will be a lot of careful measuring and...

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

11-25-2022, 09:28 AM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

Views: 11,589

Posted By RifRaf

Dan, Thanks for the advice on cutting a hole...

Dan, Thanks for the advice on cutting a hole within the tile. That is one precise hole you made!
I wound up applying the same method I used to cut the toilet flange hole into the floor tile (angle...

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

11-23-2022, 08:58 AM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

Views: 11,589

Posted By RifRaf

CX, Thanks for the feedback! I got both the...

CX, Thanks for the feedback!

I got both the shower and bathroom floor protected so I was able to start installing tiles on the shower walls.
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I really have to tip my hat to those that...

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

11-11-2022, 08:28 PM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

Views: 11,589

Posted By RifRaf

Thanks CX! I'll maintain an 1/8" gap on the...

Thanks CX! I'll maintain an 1/8" gap on the inside corners of the tiled shower walls.

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

11-11-2022, 08:47 AM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

Views: 11,589

Posted By RifRaf

I understand that the most common (and quickest)...

I understand that the most common (and quickest) way to begin installing wall tiles within a shower is to first affix a ledger board to the backer wall (spaced and leveled correctly) and tile up from...

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

11-01-2022, 08:50 PM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

Views: 11,589

Posted By RifRaf

Thanks Dan! I applied the Ardex epoxy grout to...

Thanks Dan!
I applied the Ardex epoxy grout to the shower floor today and all went well! I am very please with how it turned out.
I followed the directions… and there were no surprises. The main...

Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board

11-01-2022, 09:17 AM

Replies: 136

My First Bathroom Remodel (with pics)

Views: 11,589

Posted By RifRaf

Dan, Thanks for the info regarding the Laticrete...

Dan, Thanks for the info regarding the Laticrete Spectralock Pro Premium epoxy grout! I visited the Laticrete website and saved the link for future reference.

Because I already purchased Ardex FL...

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