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Hey Everyone Thanks for the advice.

Well that brings up another question I suppose. If i do go with the surround tub/shower will the green board be ok behind the shower surround wall?

Humm Should have asked the questions before i did the work....oh well Thanks for the reply...back to work

hey thanks for the reply. I kinda thought that the tile would be what would come back as the answer, but i wanted to check.....one more question then. I have put up greenboard do i need to install backer board or i can just tile over the greenboard. I did put pink batting insulation up before...

Does the colored epoxy just make the floor look like painted concrete, or can it give the stained look as well. What about where to dogs used the floor as a bathroom. Will that effect the acid stain or paint? I really have nothing to lose but some time i guess which ever way i go. To many...

Hi All I am replacing the old tub in my rent house. Was considering using the 2-3 piece tub/shower surround kit. Are there any pro's or cons to this. This house has only 1 bath and then just a 1/2 bath, so thought keeping the tub would be good. Is the surround as good as going with a tub...

Hi All I am considering staining the concrete or maybe even using some of the new epoxy treatments, The room I want to treat has carpet in it now and yes the previous owners dogs used it as a bathroom. Can one stain concrete over this problem? My other main question is how does one deal...

Hi Allison Thanks for the great tips, looks like i have so looking to do before i start this project

An inexpensive way to kill the wasp is to mix some dishwashing detergent in a cup with some water, then around sunset when all are home, you just throw the mixture on the nest and it will kill the bees. An orgainc way to avoid using the sprays.

Hi Guys I have an uneven covered concrete porch that I was thinking I could level with the self leveling concrete mix. I was planning to tile this area or use concrete stain. If I was going to tile I was planning on adding flexible adhesive to the thinset. Will concrete stain actually...

Hi Debbie G Not sure how wide the framing is, but one could use wood slats like you see in the bottom of some of the doors only placed vertical at a slight angle. I have replaced some slat in a door before, they are somewhat flexible since they are not too thick. Small wooden dowel pins could...

Hey thanks for the pic's and the info, still haven't decided if i want to go with vinyl or tile. No doubt the tile would look better just don't want anything popping up as this will be a rental property. Thanks for all the answers, your tile work looks great!!

Hey Joe/others Thanks for the reply. On the flexible additive to the thin set, I guess this is something I can get at Lowes or Home Depot. I agree about covering both. I have actually heard some hallow spots in some friends tile. So with do both there on the floor and on the tile. If one...

Thanks for the reply guys. I should have said I laid the 3/8" OSB over already existing hardwood floors to try and improve the level of the floor. I was successful with doing some leveling from underneath, and where there is no floor at all I will go back with 3/4" like in the bathroom area...

Hi I have installed 3/8" OSB as a subfloor. Now I want to use vinyl, laminate, or ceramic tile. Do i need some type of under layment before useing any of these products? As I have read from others the seams need to be filled with wood putty and sanded for a smooth vinyl flooring. Can...