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    Tile Over Tile?

    You can. There is a special primer that you need to use. You will need new screws for outlets also. I have been in the tile trade 22 years.
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    12" vs 18" Tiles

    12” tile will follow the floor if there are any imperfections. 18” you need a really flat floor to start with. I’ve been installing tile for 21 years now
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    Dal tile Dimensional Issue

    as a pro tile setter i would say that it is not normal but is common. in order to not see the sizes make sure the installer takes tile from a few different boxes while setting. this will minimize all the small or big tiles being close to one another.
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    Shower backerboard question

    I'll jump in here. I set tile for a living and have used both systems for installs. The problem that i have with the kerdi system is the layering of the material in the corners. This is not a problem with large format tile but is when using 3x6 subway tile. It (kerdi) tends to make the tile...
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    Home flooring question (not the garage)

    ill chime in here. You want to make sure all of the old adhesive or mortar is removed. usually it can be scraped off.Most self levelers that i have used require a primer so the self leveler will stick. The question I have is it not level or just not flat, makes a big difference. You can have a...
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    Tile without grout

    Tile without grout is a severe no no. The grout is there to let the tile expand and contract. This is necessary so the floor does not "tent" or buckle.With the use of those large format tiles most manufacturers want them set on a 1/3 offset pattern to eliminate any lippage. These tiles when...
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    Hello from the land of beer and cheese

    not a brewer fan or cub fan,more of a south sider when it comes to baseball(white sox). Big time Blackhawks fan though, as are you by your avatar.
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    Hello from the land of beer and cheese

    yeah that's what my brother in law said. I did not want to go to big but now it makes sense to do 24 feet.
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    Hello from the land of beer and cheese

    I just may need their numbers. I know some guys but they may be to busy to do the work.
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    Hello from the land of beer and cheese

    :D when you put it like that yeah i guess i am.;)
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    Hello from the land of beer and cheese

    well the build is just at the start of the planning stages. Looking at a 21x36 garage.
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    Hello from the land of beer and cheese

    Well i guess ill make it official and say hello. I am going to ask a lot of questions in the next couple of months due to a new garage build. Hopefully it will turn out the way I want it to.
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    need impact

    I am planning on doing a front rebuild on my car when the snow is gone in four months. Right now just gathering information. I need an impact wrench but do not need anything pro grade. I was looking at Harbor freight's central pneumatic 3/8" pro impact.Item #68425. Anyone use this or have a...
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    Ceramic Tile - Why not or why?

    To set that much tile may take a day and a half for a pro like me. Fairly simple job, nothing to cut around and square. The price seems about right. I get about six to seven $'s a square in Madison Wi. If your going on a 45 you will add to the cost of labor and material.
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    Leveling floor before applying VCT

    If you do not want to have those valleys yes. The Vct will follow the contour of your floor.
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