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Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 04-04-2021, 06:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 357
Posted By pls
If you end up doing the demo work you need to get...

If you end up doing the demo work you need to get something like the Rockwell F50 Oscillating Multi-Tool. I use it to cut through nails to remove 2x4, cut subfloor next to wall etc. I consider it...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 04-04-2021, 06:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 357
Posted By pls
For me the decision between Kerdi membrane and...

For me the decision between Kerdi membrane and Kerdi board is knowing my limitations. For the membrane you have to be able to trowel on mortar on a fairly large area and get the membrane up before...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 03-21-2021, 05:55 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,829
Posted By pls
If it helps in post 23 of my hall bath thread are...

If it helps in post 23 of my hall bath thread are some pictures of a Jolly profile I used on an outside corner
https://www.johnbridge.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=128600&page=2
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 03-16-2021, 10:12 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,044
Posted By pls
The attached picture is of a hand shower fixture...

The attached picture is of a hand shower fixture that combines the water inlet and holder. My questions has to do with the installation of the drop ear elbow. Brass fittings seem to have very close...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 03-04-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 225
Posted By pls
I used a profile in a similar situation and for...

I used a profile in a similar situation and for what ever reason decided to not put the trim piece up until after the tile was up. I used a putty knife to get mortar behind the edge of tile and then...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-16-2021, 11:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,044
Posted By pls
Thanks for the ideas. For some reason I never...

Thanks for the ideas. For some reason I never even considered putting two receptacles at the same location.

CX - would you mind explaining roughly how you are installing outlets in the drawer....
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-15-2021, 08:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,044
Posted By pls
We have finalized our design and the plumbing has...

We have finalized our design and the plumbing has been moved. Every drain and water line had to be moved. I have moved the door to make the shower a bit wider than the original. Most of the floor...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-14-2021, 07:27 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,829
Posted By pls
What if the bottom row and top row were closer to...

What if the bottom row and top row were closer to the same height? Hard to tell from the picture what the difference is now. Would that bring the accent row down far enough for option 2. As shown I...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 02-13-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 934
Posted By pls
I am not an expert at this but they will want to...

I am not an expert at this but they will want to know if they are the flat pebbles or rounded pebbles.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-19-2021, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 309
Posted By pls
If the pan is sitting on the floor joists you...

If the pan is sitting on the floor joists you will have to build a subfloor between joists that is even with the top of the joists. I am also working on a curbless shower so we can monitor our...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-13-2021, 08:00 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,044
Posted By pls
3-it is above conditioned space. Bathroom is on...

3-it is above conditioned space. Bathroom is on second story

They went 3 for 3 on notching floor joists when putting in the shower drain, tub drain and toilet flange. I will sister these. The...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-12-2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,044
Posted By pls
For various reasons including hopefully moving...

For various reasons including hopefully moving the toilet I have removed the subfloor. It is 3/4in Advantech. The floor joists are on 12 in center and are in good shape. Some work needs to be done...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-08-2021, 11:36 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,044
Posted By pls
We are still refining the design. We gave up on...

We are still refining the design. We gave up on the open back design, it took up too much room. Will probably have opening on the side but no door. I will post a sketch when we get closer to a...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-06-2021, 06:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,044
Posted By pls
I hope it is ok to ask a question is someone...

I hope it is ok to ask a question is someone else’s thread. When you use a center drain Kerdi pan and have the pan then Ditra Heat then Kerdi are there any issues with changing the contour of the...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-04-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 945
Posted By pls
I put a Wayfair vanity in our hall bath last...

I put a Wayfair vanity in our hall bath last year. It is 5ft double vanity and was $1000. I have a picture of it under my hall bathroom thread. It is well made but not super high quality. Drawers...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 01-03-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 252
Posted By pls
Look for drywall shims. They can be layered to...

Look for drywall shims. They can be layered to get a flat surface.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-21-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,098
Posted By pls
I went from the middle out. The buckling...

I went from the middle out. The buckling occurred after the ditra was applied. I assume the moisture from the mortar was a contributing factor.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-21-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,098
Posted By pls
Can I be Medium Phil? I will give you something...

Can I be Medium Phil? I will give you something else to worry about. In our kids bathroom I screwed 3/8 in plywood down on 6 in center over 3/4 subfloor and put ditra on top. A couple of days...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-20-2020, 07:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 332
Posted By pls
I recently used Flexcolor CQ for the first time...

I recently used Flexcolor CQ for the first time on our tub/shower. I was pretty pleased with the results. The area I would grout before starting to wipe down kept getting smaller because it dries...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-19-2020, 08:45 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,044
Posted By pls
I would be ok with something that was in the .5in...

I would be ok with something that was in the .5in range.
Thanks
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-19-2020, 07:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,044
Posted By pls
The budget keeps going up with all of your good...

The budget keeps going up with all of your good ideas:)
The shower is on an outside wall. I would like to improved the insulation if I can. It is vinyl siding with house wrap and no insulation on...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-05-2020, 12:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,044
Posted By pls
One of our first designs was a pony wall for the...

One of our first designs was a pony wall for the entire length of the shower (6ft) and a knee wall to hide the toilet. I did a mock up and it made the area between the shower and toilet knee wall...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-05-2020, 07:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,044
Posted By pls
Jeff any chance you have a picture of your...

Jeff any chance you have a picture of your recessed mirrors cabinets.
Thanks
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-05-2020, 07:54 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,044
Posted By pls
We have considered a tower storage unit between...

We have considered a tower storage unit between vanity and toilet and something under the window. We have not yet been to the local cabinet store to see what our options are.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 12-05-2020, 07:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,044
Posted By pls
We met with our local tile store guy and spent a...

We met with our local tile store guy and spent a couple of hours on design. We considered a number of options and he convinced us that moving the plumbing around could be pretty costly and not a lot...
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