SapesOfIndia
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I am starting this thread to keep track of my project. Suggestions are welcome. With my pace this is going to take months. I am doing a trial run on the backyard open patio first.
Garage Size:
400 sq ft.
Floor slopes toward the door. It is not perfectly flat but not sure how flat it really needs to be.
Tiling Experience:
None.
Read a lot on this and John Bridge's Tile forum.
Plus is that I have an engineering brain.
Tile:
GBI Tile & Stone Inc. 18-in x 18-in Capri Rust Thru Body Porcelain Floor Tile. Rectified and PEI 5 rated.
Garage Floor:
It looks like the floor is sealed. Water does not go down quickly,
Oil stains from all my oil change mishaps.
Planning to do phosphoric acid treatment but not sure if that is the right step. Don;t feel like scarring the surface with buffer. (Allergy person)
Crack Prevention:
Concrete has settlement cracks on house side edge. Otherwise no significant cracks. House was constructed by renowned builder or so they say.
Got some Redgard to cover hairline cracks, just in case.
Thinset:
Bought Custom's Flexbond from Home Depot
Grout:
TBD. I would like epoxy but can't build courage to use it first time.
Expansion caulk -TBD (Thanks cbracer)
Tile Leveling:
Planning to use LASH system
Tile spacing:
Debating whether to rely on LASH system's width or to go for 3/16 (Bought spacers for 3/16 just in case)
Tiles are not exactly what they say (usually and it is a good thing so that tile+grout line=actual desired size). Mine are actually 45 cmx45 cm and they are not even that. They are little less.
Tile Cuts:
These should be minimum unless I get an itch to create a pattern
Got QEP Master Cut 3/5 HP Direct-Drive Motor Wet Tile Saw with 7 in. Diamond Blade for Ceramic Tile
Other Tools:
Got 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 Trowel
Knee pads
Have some sponges at home
Microfiber Towels for grout cleanup (Thanks Jeffksf)
One pair of gloves. Might need more.
What else?
Wish me luck.
Garage Size:
400 sq ft.
Floor slopes toward the door. It is not perfectly flat but not sure how flat it really needs to be.
Tiling Experience:
None.
Read a lot on this and John Bridge's Tile forum.Plus is that I have an engineering brain.
Tile:
GBI Tile & Stone Inc. 18-in x 18-in Capri Rust Thru Body Porcelain Floor Tile. Rectified and PEI 5 rated.
Garage Floor:
It looks like the floor is sealed. Water does not go down quickly,
Oil stains from all my oil change mishaps.
Planning to do phosphoric acid treatment but not sure if that is the right step. Don;t feel like scarring the surface with buffer. (Allergy person)
Crack Prevention:
Concrete has settlement cracks on house side edge. Otherwise no significant cracks. House was constructed by renowned builder or so they say.
Got some Redgard to cover hairline cracks, just in case.
Thinset:
Bought Custom's Flexbond from Home Depot
Grout:
TBD. I would like epoxy but can't build courage to use it first time.
Expansion caulk -TBD (Thanks cbracer)
Tile Leveling:
Planning to use LASH system
Tile spacing:
Debating whether to rely on LASH system's width or to go for 3/16 (Bought spacers for 3/16 just in case)
Tiles are not exactly what they say (usually and it is a good thing so that tile+grout line=actual desired size). Mine are actually 45 cmx45 cm and they are not even that. They are little less.
Tile Cuts:
These should be minimum unless I get an itch to create a pattern
Got QEP Master Cut 3/5 HP Direct-Drive Motor Wet Tile Saw with 7 in. Diamond Blade for Ceramic Tile
Other Tools:
Got 1/2 x 1/2 x 1/2 Trowel
Knee pads
Have some sponges at home
Microfiber Towels for grout cleanup (Thanks Jeffksf)
One pair of gloves. Might need more.
What else?
Wish me luck.
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