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2 February 2015 | 10 replies
Can you get by with laminates or do you need real hardwood and ceramic tile.
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3 February 2015 | 40 replies
No cheap carpet, three tone paint jobs (ceilings, walls and trim) and sometimes with accent walls, new light fixtures, new ceramic tile tub and surrounds and floors when it's time to replace existing carpet or linoleum.
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11 December 2017 | 10 replies
As for tile I like a thru body colored porcelain tile vs a topical color ceramic tile.
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20 January 2021 | 8 replies
Also, I am thinking of larger format tiles (9x18) for shower walls (marble-looking ceramic) which will should save money too such as this.
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8 February 2021 | 7 replies
We had the option of 'taking' the dying ceramic business, but declined.
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17 June 2021 | 43 replies
We build almost everything out of concrete and steel with ceramic bricks that don't burn.
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19 March 2021 | 6 replies
The bathroom was a full gut down to the studs, new shower, ceramic tile, etc and I would say its a standard size bathroom.
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31 August 2022 | 3 replies
Opportunity house is in 75218, 2/1, 1950 build, 1014 Sq Ft, price of $200K / $197 sq fthttps://www.biggerpockets.com/...Condition is fair, hardwoods need refinishing thorough, kitchen and bath ceramic tile is OK, needs full clean and paint (some pet damage from large dog but no urine).
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28 August 2022 | 0 replies
Opportunity house is in 75218, 2/1, 1950 build, 1014 Sq Ft, price of $200K / $197 sq ftHere's my calcs on the deal--https://www.biggerpockets.com/...More deets--Condition is fair, hardwoods need refinishing thorough, kitchen and bath ceramic tile is OK, needs full clean and paint (some pet damage from large dog but no urine).
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29 March 2022 | 17 replies
This can be wood, laminate, vinyl, or ceramic tile.