13 June 2024 | 1 reply
I am the owner/operator of Humboldt Pro Tiling, a one man operation providing quality tile installtation services for homes and businesses.
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15 June 2024 | 5 replies
Now we are past the drywall stage heading into shower and tile work and I have to go back and deal with something that I should have dealt with earlier.
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14 June 2024 | 9 replies
The next stage would be to install sheetrock on walls and ceiling, waterproof bathroom walls and install tiles, finished flooring, new kitchen cabinets and appliance, install bathroom fixtures.The problem is time.
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15 June 2024 | 8 replies
Additionally, 14B-2-202 Defines a Basement as:“Basement: A story that is not a story above grade plane.”Additionally, 14B-6-605 notes:“Except in buildings of group R-5 occupancy, floor construction over basements shall have afire-resistance rating of not less than 1 hour.”This means that if you are Very close to missing the 7'-0" mark, you can leave the ceiling unfinished and measure from the floor finish (a thin LVT or Vinyl tile would be recommended) and the Underside of the Joist.Note: Rooms containing gas-fired appliances (i.e.
14 June 2024 | 6 replies
The cleaner he sent used some type of cleaning solution that stained my bathroom tile and sink countertops.
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9 June 2024 | 14 replies
As far as how hard it is to get the tiles level, it depends on what tile your using.
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13 June 2024 | 16 replies
The floors in the unit are tile and vinyl planking throughout.Based on the above, the applications were denied.
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10 June 2024 | 13 replies
Everything should be in writing, down to the type and name of the kitchen cabinet handles, the tile name/brand/color, the texture of drywall,....everything that will be a part of this project must be in writing attached to the contract and signed by both parties.
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10 June 2024 | 9 replies
You need some sort of tile or waterproof sheets going up the walls to the ceiling.
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8 June 2024 | 3 replies
Too much trouble to reset that flange, you'd have to jackhammer up the floor and all that tile...Just get a 14" toilet.