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DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 06-26-2008, 06:29 AM
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Views: 871
Posted By TileGuy
Dal-Tile carries Stone Tech Enhancer/Sealer and...

Dal-Tile carries Stone Tech Enhancer/Sealer and one made by Aqua Mix. I just used the Aqua Mix on a deck I tiled over the weekend.
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 06-24-2008, 09:58 PM
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Views: 1,815
Posted By TileGuy
Def need pics for that one

Def need pics for that one
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 06-20-2008, 08:30 PM
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Views: 6,449
Posted By TileGuy
One time I had a tile fall down. I thought, "hmm...

One time I had a tile fall down. I thought, "hmm strange, it has plenty of coverage" then I put it back.
It fell yet again and I put it back again. Finally it falls and nearly hits me and when I...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 06-18-2008, 06:04 PM
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Views: 6,449
Posted By TileGuy
youll do fine :) The floor looks awsome btw...

youll do fine :)

The floor looks awsome btw


want a job?
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 06-13-2008, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,333
Posted By TileGuy
The wood round the tile looks sweet, thx for the...

The wood round the tile looks sweet, thx for the pics.
Nice job!

and yes... 12x24s can suck lol
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 06-13-2008, 05:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,661
Posted By TileGuy
Sanded is perfectly fine on walls. What this...

Sanded is perfectly fine on walls. What this person told you holds true only if the grout likes are tiny ( smaller than an 1/8 ).
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 06-13-2008, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,041
Posted By TileGuy
Enhancer is just that unless it specifies its a...

Enhancer is just that unless it specifies its a sealer also. Bring that back and get a stone enhancer / sealer and make sure it says "matt Finish" to avoid the shine, also make sure it will last...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 06-13-2008, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,999
Posted By TileGuy
I found this picture by searching google. Ill...

I found this picture by searching google. Ill post a pic of the one I just finished monday night so you can see it in the niche :)

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/557/hatbandim1.jpg
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 06-13-2008, 07:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,999
Posted By TileGuy
I try to keep the tile over lapped so water...

I try to keep the tile over lapped so water always runs over the edge, grout lines in a box scare me a bit so the less the better (btw...thats a bullnose, its finished). I found a nice blade for the...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 06-12-2008, 10:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,999
Posted By TileGuy
I did another one today with a hatband liner...

I did another one today with a hatband liner running through the box, I have to get pics of that one next week.

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/7492/ang6.jpg
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 06-10-2008, 06:02 AM
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Views: 2,661
Posted By TileGuy
Its all a matter of what you want really. I use...

Its all a matter of what you want really. I use 1/8 inch lines on everything I do and yes sanded is fine for 1/8 and larger :)
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 05-31-2008, 10:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,121
Posted By TileGuy
I worked with a company that installed cork...

I worked with a company that installed cork flooring. They glued down luan then corked over it, the application I watched was cork tile. Nice looking stuff and doesnt get cold! It always stays room...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 05-31-2008, 10:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,463
Posted By TileGuy
You can tile on brick but you need to skim coat...

You can tile on brick but you need to skim coat it with thinset first ( like you would drywall ) then key it in with at least a 1/4 x 1/4 trowel. Use VersaBond Flex thinset, you can get it at Home...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 05-30-2008, 09:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,041
Posted By TileGuy
Either or is fine when it comes to a backsplash....

Either or is fine when it comes to a backsplash. I like to use a high grade mastic so I dont have to worry about spacers or it drying to fast. Have fun with it ! Backsplashes are IMO fun to do.
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 05-30-2008, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,039
Posted By TileGuy
Normally the seat is made first and wrapped with...

Normally the seat is made first and wrapped with the same liner as the pan itself. Take a look around the web ( maybe the John Bridge site ) and take a look at how a cement seat is made. Its fairly...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 05-30-2008, 09:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 766
Posted By TileGuy
I wish I could help you but without seeing it in...

I wish I could help you but without seeing it in person its almost impossible. Post a pic maybe thatll help.
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 05-29-2008, 08:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,877
Posted By TileGuy
Yes it is! I can help anyone design any room but...

Yes it is! I can help anyone design any room but when it came to my own house... I hated it
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 05-28-2008, 08:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,877
Posted By TileGuy
I forgot to bring my camera to work today :( ...

I forgot to bring my camera to work today :( sorry about that hehe
how did you make out with tiling everything?
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 05-27-2008, 04:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,877
Posted By TileGuy
Its as easy as putting two pcs. of 2x4 across...

Its as easy as putting two pcs. of 2x4 across from stud to stud for the top and bottom of the box. Durock it tight and make sure the bottom shelf is pitched towards the shower. Tape and thinset ALL...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 05-23-2008, 11:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,725
Posted By TileGuy
Versa Bond products sold at Home Depot are in my...

Versa Bond products sold at Home Depot are in my opinion the best quality. Spend the extra $2 and get the white thinset, its not as "dirty" as the grey. :) Good luck
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 05-23-2008, 11:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,877
Posted By TileGuy
Its actually called a "Niche" :)

Its actually called a "Niche" :)
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 05-23-2008, 02:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,877
Posted By TileGuy
Do you mean this: ...

Do you mean this:


http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/7492/ang6.jpg


If so....get yourself a premade one from a tile store. They are very easy to install and wont ever leak if installed...
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 05-20-2008, 08:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,031
Posted By TileGuy
Look into cork flooring. It doesnt get cold :) I...

Look into cork flooring. It doesnt get cold :) I dunno if it should be used in a bathroom or not but its a nice looking product and it always stays room temp!
DIY Home Repair Forum: Flooring 05-20-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,449
Posted By TileGuy
Before you RedGuard it you need to tape all the...

Before you RedGuard it you need to tape all the seems and corners with mesh tape and then "spakle" them with thinset. This is VERY important and it also keeps the warranty valid.
Mastic is OK in...
DIY Home Repair Forum: General Home Improvement Discussion 05-15-2008, 11:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 822
Posted By TileGuy
I like 1/8 lines on everything (aside from marble...

I like 1/8 lines on everything (aside from marble that is) but its up to the installer :) Sanded for EVERYTHING 1/8 or larger :)

If you need ideas check different tile websites like dal-tile.com...
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