Discussion Forum
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where to put seam in marble counter
I am putting in a marble counter. I am getting conflicting opinions on where to put the seam. One fabricator wants to put it in the middle of the sink. I…
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Should I tile under kitchen cabinets?
I am remodeling my kitchen. I will be putting tile over durock. Should I have the tile put under the island and the cabinets? I have gotten views both ways. …
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Kitchen remodel
I am planning to remodel my kichen. I have a few questions. Is there any benefit in laying the tile first? should the tile be layed under the cabinets? Under…
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Installation of tile floor
I am redoing a kitchen in a 20 year old house. I have removed the old ceramic tile floor and I plan on installing new tile. Currently, the subfloor is…
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Best adhesive for engineered wood floor installation
I just purchased a lauzon engineered wood floor. The floor will be installed in a herringbone pattern. Each wood strip is 13 inch, and it is tongue and groove construction.…
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engineerd wood floor over existing floor herringbone pattern
A brief history. The existing floor is 50 year old 3/4 inch T+G oak which is laid down as a basketweave pattern. The floor looks as if it were glued…
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Ladybug infestation
My friend has a problem with ladybug infestation. We live in upstate NY (zone 5). There are hundreds of ladybugs which seem to have a nest in an exterior wall. I…
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Tiling over concrete
I am tiling over concrete. 17x 17 tiles. The concretre has been saw cut in places . What do you recommend to prevent the tile/grout from cracking during freeze/thaw cycles? …
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Mortar for 17 x 17 tile
I am installing 17 x 17 inch tiles over a concrete floor in my basement. What is the appropriate mortar (brand, type, etc.) to use? I have had various opinions…
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shimming for a ceiling
I am in the process of finishing my basement. I am planning to put up a ceiling which is a tongue and groove variable width plank. I put up the…