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You will have white deposits of soap and scum on the black grout ive had several clients over the years complain like it was my fault. Efforvesence could also be a problem with dark grout. Regular scrubbing with a nylon brush will handle it if thats your thing.

I really like the artisans i gave away a 1/2 inch ratchet to a kid in town im currently trying to trade him some snap on to get it back it was also in excellent condition and i need it to complete a set.

Here is one of my half inch bullet sets

Kreauter Is there any interest in kreuter tools i have a lead on a vintge 3/8s drive set. Kraeuter

We used to pregrout our mosaic and then cut it like a 12x12. Ive also set mosaic on cement backer grout it and cut it to fit works good if you have an intricate pattern or an inset.

Started a fire in the stove loaded some tools in my truck admired some of my ratchets and headed to work.

Welcome to a wealth of information. Never been east of Denver but have been a long time pittsburgh fan.

The bench grinder set up with a wire wheel and a stone if he doesnt have it already he can spruce up tools he has grind his wedges its a great tool for tinkering.

Welcome aboard ill be visiting Bristol this summer . Never been across the pond before.

Took my grandson out to the shop he played the drums while i tuned up some ratchets. Several proto a mac and a few husky's are now working perfectly. I should be working on my firebird but my tool obsession has taken over my free time.

My hourly rate is 110.00 per employee if hes a journeyman 75.00 for apprentice and if your general can only handle 1 job at a time theres your first clue. We have those here too.

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Maybe in california you can charge enough to do 1job at a time but out here in the west we are capable of runnng many jobs at once i currently have 17 projects in process. From granite kitchens and bath to a 6 bay commercial automotive shop and many in between. None of them got other bids.

I am a GC and do not bid many projects but i do give estimates. I like clients who can just tell me how much they want to spend and I’do my very best to make it happen. With that said i am in an upper end market where money is not the driving factor but quality and warranty is. I guess im saying...

I will never have enough tools much to my wifes dismay.

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Less than 33% stagger install greatly reduces lippage issues.

We true up the floor before installing the tile it doesnt have to be level but should be as flat as it can be based on the degree of variance in the tile. I almost always expect to remove some tile and adjust it after the initial install and before grouting. This is called patchwork and is...

Porcelain tile is not flat or square unless its rectified. After being in the tile trade for thirty years porcelain plank has been the biggest pain in my *** and my installers. The box the tile came in should have a recomendation that the tile not be staggered at a 50% stagger but should be...

Estate sales have become my favorite passtime especially the old farm and ranch sales out here in the west. Walking into a barn or an old shop is like walking into a candy store as a kid. Congrats on your endeavors.