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  1. J

    Tile after installing cabinets?

    Nestor, I'm sure there are some people who have time to read your lengthy posts, but I quit reading them a long time ago. I scan them occasionally and I see that you are arguing points I never made. I said nothing at all about tile warping and swelling. I said "expands and contracts with...
  2. J

    Tile after installing cabinets?

    You go right ahead. I came to share in the community spirit and offer whatever I can as a professional, not engage in childish competition. Jim PS: You should figure out what you wanna say before you post. My quote above is from your original message (I only quoted the first paragraph). You...
  3. J

    Tile after installing cabinets?

    Give it a rest, Nestor. You are NOT changing my mind. I gave my professional opinion. You gave your opinion. Let the reader decide which to follow. Unless you just want to argue, which, as I have always done with you over the last 6 years or so, I decline. Maybe we can discuss it in more depth...
  4. J

    Tile after installing cabinets?

    I stand by my comments, Nestor. I have seen many of your DIY replies to "help" other DIYers over the years. Your help is usually voluminous, but sometimes misguided or flat out wrong. Jim PS: if you question my experience, you can do a little searching. it's well documented.
  5. J

    Marmoleum??

    brasilmom, if you want to know more about Marmoleum or other brands of linoleum, you really should talk to a flooring professional who specializes in those products. Barry Carlton is just such a pro and he can prob'ly give you excellent guidance. I know he enjoys helping consumers and...
  6. J

    Question on preparing floor prior to installing laminate flooring

    Many homes these days are using OSB for subfloors and some are installing particleboard over it for underlayment. Terrible combination. If there is only a 16th (I'm thinking it's prob'ly closer to an 8th) inch height from substrate, there could be a couple issues. One is that the whole floor is...
  7. J

    Step-Dad disaster

    Sounds to me like you are spending too much time in your head making comparisons. He's not your father and never will be. I doubt he's even trying to fill those shoes for you. It sounds like he's just trying to be a partner to your mother and you. Let him. Allow him his mistakes. It's likely his...
  8. J

    Tile after installing cabinets?

    Cabinets should NOT be installed on top of ceramic tile. You may not realize it, but ceramic tile (and many other hard surface flooring) expands and contracts with temperature and humidity. When the tile moves - and it will - you do not want to risk damage to the cabinet or counter tops'...
  9. J

    Internet options?

    I use AT&T too, but I live all the way over in California (the real Northern California). The DSL service has 2 tiers and I started with the lower priced one. It was relatively fast, but I am a speed freak, so several months ago I upgraded to the quicker and better. Problem is, it ain't that...
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