Ceramic Tile Advice Forums - John Bridge Ceramic Tile

Welcome to John Bridge / Tile Your World, the friendliest DIY Forum on the Internet


Advertiser Directory
JohnBridge.com Home
Buy John Bridge's Books

Go Back   Ceramic Tile Advice Forums - John Bridge Ceramic Tile > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
FAQ Members List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
TYW Store Liberry Deflecto Tile Calculator [New Here? Read This]

Sponsors


Page 1 of 20 1 2311 > Last »
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Search took 0.11 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Tool Guy - Kg
Forum: The Mud Box Yesterday, 09:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,060
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Supes cool, Joe! :tup2:

Supes cool, Joe! :tup2:
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board Yesterday, 07:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 164
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
If a 45° angle smoothing tool is used on the...

If a 45° angle smoothing tool is used on the sealant during application/tooling, it would result in a straight line. But few installers use them and will tool the joint with their finger and is very...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-06-2022, 06:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 164
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Or you could identify the precise location of...

Or you could identify the precise location of each shut off and drill a pair of 1” holes with a proper diamond hole saw. That would give you access to the valves. If you do this, I’d recommend...
Forum: Professionals' Hangout 08-05-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 263
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Sorry, I’m gonna be snarky…

No way would I touch the job. :shake:I’d like this question asked while the homeowner is present in the room. Hand them Durock’s tiny instruction sheet and walk out the door talking about how you are...
Forum: The Mud Box 08-05-2022, 10:39 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 21,646
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Looks like “The Sorting Hat” from Harry Potter....

Looks like “The Sorting Hat” from Harry Potter. :nod:






…better be…
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-03-2022, 10:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 326
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
And there’s nothing wrong with damp-wiping the...

And there’s nothing wrong with damp-wiping the drywall a second time.

:)
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 08-03-2022, 10:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 300
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
There’s a lot of truth in John’s words. A desire...

There’s a lot of truth in John’s words. A desire to be as careful and frugal with your money isn’t wrong. But when it gets in the way of a proper job, that’s where I draw the line.

My two cents...
Forum: The Mud Box 08-03-2022, 10:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,010
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Happy 41st anniversary, CX! :aparty: Was...

Happy 41st anniversary, CX! :aparty:

Was thinking about it this morning but just couldn’t get to the Forum until now. Almost ran outta time today, but I made it. :tup2:
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 07-26-2022, 12:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 400
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Getting to the heart of the matter would involve...

Getting to the heart of the matter would involve significant dollars as the tile, the substrate, and the waterproofing would need to be replaced. Then the glass re-installed. In some cases, the glass...
Forum: Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing 07-26-2022, 12:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 384
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Hi Jenney, Quick answer: Unfortunately,...

Hi Jenney,

Quick answer:
Unfortunately, this isn’t an uncommon problem. Stone tile in a shower is susceptible to this issue, especially on the floor and the bottom row of wall tiles. More so with...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 07-12-2022, 10:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 589
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
I agree that there is some manipulation possible...

I agree that there is some manipulation possible in almost every door. A serious door pro is very likely your best buddy here. :tup2:
Forum: Cleaning, Restoration and Sealing 07-12-2022, 10:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 207
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Hi Eric, Can you give us more info on the...

Hi Eric,

Can you give us more info on the mat…like, is it made of rubber…or…? Maybe a pic of the bottom would be helpful.

:)
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 07-08-2022, 10:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 700
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Start by preparing your substrate flat. This...

Start by preparing your substrate flat. This requires either altering the studs before the substrate is on, or patching the surface of the substrate after the substrate is up.

Then, ensure that...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 07-04-2022, 08:21 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 9,570
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
The pic is too pixelated to see. If you’re...

The pic is too pixelated to see. If you’re referring to a metal profile ramp, it needs to be as stiff as the tile install and I’d mortar it in.

:)
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 07-02-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 706
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
I’d agree.

I’d agree.
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 07-01-2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 673
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Tiles countertops can save you money, but you’ll...

Tiles countertops can save you money, but you’ll pay for it 5x over in extra slow labor time. And the tiniest, tiniest, tiniest amount of lippage results in noisy clinking as you slide glass-hard...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 07-01-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 351
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Do you have something to cut the bottom of the...

Do you have something to cut the bottom of the jambs to slide the tile under there?

:)
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 06-24-2022, 09:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 534
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
I agree with them all. I’m not piling on for no...

I agree with them all. I’m not piling on for no reason…I just don’t want you to be convinced with some seemingly logical reason your contractor gives you and you give it a chance. This is a re-do. ...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 06-20-2022, 10:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 476
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
If you are sufficiently motivated, trimming the...

If you are sufficiently motivated, trimming the tops of those joists will give you the lowest possible transition into the adjoining rooms.

Can you split the difference to add some height to the...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 06-19-2022, 07:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 946
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Welcome to the forum, Scott. :wave: Some...

Welcome to the forum, Scott. :wave:

Some blades will cut faster than others. I’d definitely want a porcelain blade on the saw. But I wouldn’t make two passes. I’d make one slow pass and listen to...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 06-18-2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 255
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Hi Mike, What size room is this? And is the...

Hi Mike,

What size room is this? And is the surface sheen of the concrete dull or shiny?

:)
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 06-18-2022, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 420
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
I’d remove the furring strips, add a vertical...

I’d remove the furring strips, add a vertical wood stud or piece of plywood to bridge the new and old drywall, install the drywall flush with the existing walls (and stopping it just above the tub’s...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 06-17-2022, 11:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 772
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Hi John, Your 1/2” Jolly is probably too...

Hi John,

Your 1/2” Jolly is probably too big. The leg of the profile that runs under the tile typically is touching or nearly touching the back of the tile. That means you probably need something...
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 06-17-2022, 11:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 420
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
Hi Carlos, That can be a relatively common...

Hi Carlos,

That can be a relatively common problem. Most pros will run their tiling substrate down to the top of the flange instead of completely in front of it to avoid the very problem you have....
Forum: Tile Forum/Advice Board 06-17-2022, 11:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 448
Posted By Tool Guy - Kg
1) Have you checked for a relatively thin layer...

1) Have you checked for a relatively thin layer of ply or lauan under the vinyl? I ask because it’s relatively uncommon to run vinyl directly to the 3/4” subfloor.

2) The sistering is actually...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Page 1 of 20 1 2311 > Last »

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:47 AM.
Sponsors
Contact Us - Forum Home Page - Archive - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.7.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2022, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright 2018 John Bridge & Associates, LLC