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Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board Today, 09:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 143
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Is the shower head on the left wall and spraying...

Is the shower head on the left wall and spraying onto the right, moldy, wall?
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-14-2021, 10:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 492
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Right. Angled square cut.

Right. Angled square cut.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-14-2021, 10:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 600
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Looks a tad wet. It’s acceptable. And the batch...

Looks a tad wet. It’s acceptable. And the batch will slightly dry over its pot life as you’re installing tiles.

Can I ask what tools you’re using to mix...and how long you’re mixing...and if...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-14-2021, 10:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 492
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
I’m not sure if he’s talking about that one tile,...

I’m not sure if he’s talking about that one tile, or that other one.




:yeah:
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-14-2021, 09:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 216
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Hi, Si. The first layout feels unbalanced...

Hi, Si.

The first layout feels unbalanced to my eye.

On the second, I see what you’re doing with the smaller tiles in the corners...it looks like a fairly large tile “folded” into the corner....
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-14-2021, 07:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 143
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Welcome to the forum, Lee. :wave: Simply...

Welcome to the forum, Lee. :wave:

Simply using your finger to tool the joint with feather-thin edges is not the best method. The delicate feather-edges have a habit of fraying and a certain amount...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-10-2021, 07:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 259
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Yeah, that does look really good. Really good....

Yeah, that does look really good. Really good. :nod:

And did I mention that I taught Kevin everything he knows about setting tile? :yeah:
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-10-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 179
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Cementitious patching material is somewhat...

Cementitious patching material is somewhat similar to drywall patching compound as it is mixed with water and spread with a wide putty knife. But it is cement-based, so it doesn’t turn to mush in the...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-10-2021, 02:14 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,038
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
After caulking the bottom joint, spray with...

After caulking the bottom joint, spray with denatured alcohol and use a wooden popsicle stick to tool the joint. Only tool a couple inches at a time between cleaning the stick.

Wait a day before...
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 01-10-2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 583
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
:think: ...yeah, I’m gonna hafta use that one...

:think: ...yeah, I’m gonna hafta use that one when I get a chance. :yeah:

Please show us some pics when you’re done if you’re not under some confidentiality agreement, eh?
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 01-10-2021, 11:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 583
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Did you choose them over the Grout 360 because of...

Did you choose them over the Grout 360 because of the quick turn-a-round?
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 01-09-2021, 09:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 583
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Can I ask what they charged for the navy blue...

Can I ask what they charged for the navy blue grout?
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-09-2021, 09:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 179
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Cement board will follow the contour. But it's...

Cement board will follow the contour. But it's still relatively stiff considering how short that span is. It's going to depend on exactly where you fasten the board in relation to the low spot. And...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-08-2021, 11:47 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 3,236
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Charlie, Have you considered cutting a...

Charlie,

Have you considered cutting a rabbet along the 2x material so that rather than it stopping under the lip as pictured in post #92, you could raise it to whatever exacting height made the...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-08-2021, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 275
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
That joint very commonly cracks. So, it may have...

That joint very commonly cracks. So, it may have little to do with any settling. :)
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-07-2021, 07:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 201
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
What you’re describing is consistent with the...

What you’re describing is consistent with the Portland cement absorbing moisture from the air over that year and slooooooooowly firing off its chemical reaction. When you mixed it up to grout, the...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-06-2021, 11:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 176
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
I think the fire is the main event, not the tile....

I think the fire is the main event, not the tile. And because the firebox is so horizontal, I’d want the tile to be horizontal, as well, to compliment.

Two cents. :yo:
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-06-2021, 10:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 279
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
I’m afraid I’m going to have to disagree with our...

I’m afraid I’m going to have to disagree with our friend Paul. That particular mosaic is not appropriate for a wet location like a shower.

While you can make it look like you’ve grouted by...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-06-2021, 09:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 3,038
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Sorry to hear about the contractor. Glad you’re...

Sorry to hear about the contractor. Glad you’re able to make progress on your own.

:)
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-06-2021, 09:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 492
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Simple is good. Sounds like a plan, William. :nod:

Simple is good. Sounds like a plan, William. :nod:
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-05-2021, 02:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 319
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
You might want to consider AquaMix Enrich 'N'...

You might want to consider AquaMix Enrich 'N' Seal (https://www.custombuildingproducts.com/products/aqua-mix/enhancers/aqua-mix-enrich-n-seal.aspx) penetrating sealer. But you really need to TEST it...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-03-2021, 06:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 656
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Power consumption usage is the same with 240v or...

Power consumption usage is the same with 240v or 120v system. There is no energy savings. But you will have to spend more money on wire between the breaker box and bathroom with 240v. Considering...
Forum: Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing 01-03-2021, 03:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 251
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Welcome to the forum, Rob. :wave: Was the...

Welcome to the forum, Rob. :wave:

Was the sealer within date? Did it immediately turn the stone yellow...or over the course of some time?

What stripper did you use and how did you apply it?
...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-03-2021, 03:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 259
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Those flat stones don’t change their appearance...

Those flat stones don’t change their appearance as much as rounded stones do when they’re grouted...but they do change. It’s probably a great idea to make a sample board and grout it for the client...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-02-2021, 10:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 161
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
I strongly second Dan’s suggestion to remove the...

I strongly second Dan’s suggestion to remove the drywall and rework the studs. It will likely be far easier, faster, and give better results than attempting to extensively patch.

:)
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