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Seems low to me, too. And I'm in one of the lower-paying areas of the country. I would charge more than that just for the shower, but then I don't use the method he is proposing.
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Showers / Steamrooms
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Thanks guys, I can now proceed.
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Ceramic Tile
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Quote: His price for the job is $1360.00 Seems very low to me. Let us know how you make out.
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RC, Thanks for the info. Although it may have to be redone, it seems like the concrete curb is still the way to go... I mean it is the stronger, and more preferred method, right?! I'd rather have it done right the first time! Oh, and I sent you a
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To get the lath out you need to cut it out about 1-1/2" to 1" above the shower floor. Once you unattach it from the front of the curb bend it back towards the shower. Now with the tip of your wire snips start cutting the wire at the desired
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Good points, Jaz. You should always measure to the furthest corner. And I always set the pitch for floors at 3/8" per running foot.
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That's the reason the drain should be as close to the center as possible. Also remember to measure from the drain to the corner not the middle of the wall. The corner is usually a good 6" further yet. Also remember the 1/4" per ft. is
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Thanks for the responses guys, but I'm still a bit confused. RC, if the curb needs to be rebuilt, and if the lath needs to come out (neither of which I am sure of at this point), how can the lath be pulled out without ruining the mortar bed at thi
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That's usually how it works out. If you've got 1/4" per foot going to the furthest wall, you'll have a little steeper slope on the shorter runs in order to keep the perimeter height level all the way around.
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the distances from the walls to the drain range from 5'(furthest point)on the west wall to 2'(closest point) on the remaining walls. Going by the 1/4" per foot rule how do I keep the north and south wall corner lines level? If I keep the corner
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Local guy seems to know what he's doing judging by the job specifications presented. He gets my thumbs up ! See what contractor number 2 puts together for the job specs and let us know.
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well...i think (actually I know) I am gonna take the advice of the pros and have a professional tile guy do this job......pay now or pay later. id rather pay now. got a quote from a local guy to do the job.....he's a friend of my plumber.... His
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Post Your Finished Project Photos Here.
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This project is an addition that ties a century old home to a matching shanty, turned into a loft, the addition floor is part wood base, and an existing concrete step, tied together with drypack concrete, some with energy-saving heating cable, at the
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Post Your Finished Project Photos Here.
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Thanks alot Harry GM
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It's best to remove as much as possible of the cutback adhesive. If the area is not too large you could try and rent an electric chipping hammer with the large scrapper blade. There are thinsets available that can be used over cutback adhesive. Just
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How to remove old black adhesive from 30year old concrete floors? Does all of it have to be removed? Can porcelain tile be applied directly on adhesive for left on floor from cork and wood floors?
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Tilesetters and Related Trades
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This post has been moved to its own thread.
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Ceramic Tile
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It only needs to keep the moisture away from contacting the furring strips. Strips of poly or HydroBan will work.
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I have a local tile guy coming to the house this afternoon to look at the job. But, I was thinking about my situation last night.... Why wouldn't putting down some sort of vapor barrier (either heavy mil plastic or a roll-on product like HydroBan
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Once you start to look at alternative materials that are not moisture friendly, the question I would ask is, does this bathroom tub/shower get used once a day? If so then tile or vinyl is the only choice. I have yet to see a laminate floor that coul
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Shop Talk
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I've heard pretty good things about this one. I have yet to buy one yet, but I think I'm going to get one this week for my MK101 saw. https://www.tiletools.com/product/10-t3-diamond-blade-raimondi-razor-t3-triple-threat-560.cfm
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If you went with a wood or laminate floor, it would have to be a floating floor so you could have a vapor retarder underneath. As long as you keep the humidity fairly consistent you shouldn't have a problem.
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Good catch Randall. As long as I stood there figuring this out, that was the one item I missed. Yes, I have a tube that has yet to be opened. Thanks again!
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I just talked to my plumber...He's gonna put me in contact with a couple of tile guys. But what about something instead of tile? I'd rather not do a vinyl/linoleum floor.....but what about an engineered hardwood floor? Or laminate? Would they work?
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Where I see a potential failure in your redo is a the top of the bench (against the tile)where it meets the new front outside drywall pcs. I hope you bought some Kerdi Fix because that's what your going to need to seal that area. If you don't do that
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