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Some more progress today. Leveled three areas that were just a bit over 1/8" low with my 8 foot level. Also filled in the rounded area on the curb to prepare for the edge trim I'm using on the lift pits. I used foam wedged in place to add as a straight edge for the pit patches. IMG_1043 by...

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Dakota00, Are you suggested the below (highlighted in green) as the joints to honor? Screen Shot 2021-03-03 at 12.48.29 PM by duncanrellis, on Flickr

I looked at all the control joints, but didn't see any cracking in the slab. It was poured last August, but the space is conditioned year round so it's never been below 50 degrees. Flexbond was going to be my thinset. I had purchased enough Aqua Defense to do the entire floor. Don't quite...

For completeness, here are a few additional patterns. Screen Shot 2021-03-03 at 12.08.34 PM by duncanrellis, on Flickr

I had considered doing something like this. Screen Shot 2021-03-03 at 11.17.51 AM by duncanrellis, on Flickr

I just worked out the cost of NobleSeal CIS over Aqua Defense and it comes to an extra $700 dollars. Reading the tech sheet it seems to offer significantly more flexibility with regard to handling control joints.

Ive looked at Nobleseal CIS, but I'd basically have to cover the entire floor at about ~1200 dollars plus the thinset. I'd still have to use soft joints on all the adjacent grout lines. I've never installed a membrane so I'm also a bit worried as a first timer in getting it bonded properly...

I'm not locked into the running bond, but I am locked into the 12x24 tiles since I already purchased them.

I didn't. I caulked the joints with a flexible epoxy caulk and then recut them in the SLC.

No comments yet, but I'm still looking for some help on how to best handle the layout with the control joints. Below is a layout drawing that shows the control joints in red. Thoughts? Screen Shot 2021-03-02 at 1.58.47 PM by duncanrellis, on Flickr

I decided to go the self leveling route. To make it a bit easier I ground down the obnoxious hump right by the door. The concrete fell over 1/2" in four feet between the middle and edge of the door. I mapped out the floor with a laser level and cut pegs to track the height. I had a crew of...

Finally back on this project. I pivoted for awhile to finish my home office. I bought the cabinets, but built the work surfaces, risers, and shelves. IMG_1020 by duncanrellis, on Flickr IMG_1018 by duncanrellis, on Flickr IMG_1019 by duncanrellis, on Flickr Project next up on the garage...

I'm back to finish the outfitting of my new garage. Thread link below. https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=442443 The space is a 23 deep x 24 wide with an in ground lift. It will be climate controlled year round and used as a workshop. The slab was poured in August 2020...

Yes, the lights are all LED

Internet, air, and electric all hooked up. Next up is trim for the interior doors and windows, and then we start the tile. IMG_0837 by duncanrellis, on Flickr IMG_0838 by duncanrellis, on Flickr IMG_0843 by duncanrellis, on Flickr This is the Nest camera plug. The camera is installed...

The wall insulation is fiberglass, but the HVAC company wrapped the lineset in insulation as well.

Yes the lineset and drain is inside the wall

Mini split was installed today. Unfortunately the weather is perfect so I'll have to wait for colder weather to get a proper op-test. IMG_0818 by duncanrellis, on Flickr IMG_0817 by duncanrellis, on Flickr

Lift fits nice and flush to the floor. Will have to raise the stops slightly for the tile. IMG_0805 by duncanrellis, on Flickr Borrowed some scaffolding and knocked out the ceiling and wall painting. IMG_0807 by duncanrellis, on Flickr IMG_0809 by duncanrellis, on Flickr IMG_0810 by...