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09-23-2006 12:41 PM #1
Ceramic Tile Installation
My wife would like to have ceramic tile in our 2 upstairs bathrooms. Anyone have any experience with this? Cost? Names of people/companies that offer good prices and good workmanship? I have no idea about this stuff. Thanks,
Lots of yoga pants these days, not enough Yoga!
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09-23-2006 12:55 PM #2Originally Posted by Weazl
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09-23-2006 01:16 PM #3
Why don't both of you do it yourselves? I am about to redo my ensuite in ceramic. I can go the home depot way and they provide good contractors or have them tell you how to do it
Hardwood is not really that hard to do but you gotta rent the 'nailer' to do it .....
Ceramic is not quite as easy but as long as your not getting too fancy with the pattern and you have the tile cutter, it isn't a big deal either. I might even go to travertine in the bathroomProud member of the 2009 OG/TGN Ryder Cup Champions
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09-23-2006 01:20 PM #4
If you have a Home Depot nearby I would HIGHLY recommend them.
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09-23-2006 01:24 PM #5
You know that saying, if the ladies don't find you handsome, they better at least find you handy??
Well I'm neither
....but I do smell good
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09-23-2006 01:40 PM #6
It's the grout thats the hard part I think. i'd rather have a pro as my wife is PICKY!!!!
Lots of yoga pants these days, not enough Yoga!
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09-23-2006 01:42 PM #7Originally Posted by mike_weir_fanProud member of the 2009 OG/TGN Ryder Cup Champions
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09-23-2006 01:43 PM #8Originally Posted by WeazlProud member of the 2009 OG/TGN Ryder Cup Champions
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09-23-2006 01:44 PM #9
Really? Hmmm Grout Doctor you out there???
Lots of yoga pants these days, not enough Yoga!
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09-23-2006 01:45 PM #10Originally Posted by HackerProud member of the 2009 OG/TGN Ryder Cup Champions
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09-23-2006 06:04 PM #11
OK Guys--this I know about--the tile job is really not that hard--the hardest part is cutting--there are certain rules but it is not rocket science. As for the hardwood floor you really need the tools-they can be rented and all the info is available on the net. If you guys are at all handy it can be done--11 to 17K for floors--what are you putting down--solid walnut???? Yes and you are right --you dont know who to trust--the construction industry in the last few years seems to have gone downhill really fast--not enough good tradesmen and everyone wants in and out real fast. Believe it or not some of these guys put 100.00 an hour in their pocket (and they are not even doctors) If you need any info I would be more than glad to tell you what I know.
Does the 2nd hole-n-one come easier ?
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09-25-2006 04:46 PM #12
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This is a good site for information on laying tiles.
http://www.ontariotile.com/index.html
good luck...
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09-25-2006 05:53 PM #13
Hi weazl I sent you a PM I would be more than happy to help with the grout.
PinShark
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09-25-2006 09:14 PM #14
We've decided to go with Giant Carpet.
900 sq ft of hardwood (American Red Oak)
300 sq ft of Ceramic
New plywood throughout
New Burber carpet on 4 stairs and a small landing
New 1/4 round installed and painted
All old carpet and ceramic removed
All furniture and appliances moved
Toilet lifted
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09-25-2006 10:24 PM #15
None of these jobs are very hard guys, you just need to do some research and reading on them. If you don't have the tools, just rent them. Also you can go to seminars at home depot and they will show you how to do all this stuff, For a fraction of the price!!!! We have gutted a church and built complete apartments, and redone everything from flooring , walls and fireplaces in our own home!! And the pride that comes with doing yourself is unbelievable. However, I would suggest sending the wife and kids away while you're doing it!!! Us wives have a habit of making most of our inhandy husbands feel even unhandier!!! No pun intended and no offense intended!!!
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09-26-2006 11:13 AM #16Originally Posted by kerisb
I have told my wife that tile is one job I won't attempt.
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09-26-2006 11:40 AM #17
Same here, unl;ess I have too. She doesn't trust me!!! Admittedly, I can do the basic easy jobs but after that I'm good at writing cheques.
Lots of yoga pants these days, not enough Yoga!
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09-26-2006 12:07 PM #18
They say that putting wallpaper up together is a true test of a marriage........that's because ceramic flooring didn't exist back when they coined that phrase
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09-26-2006 12:17 PM #19
If you guys are interested, my father in law is a contractor. He could go by your place and give you an estimate. He’s a one-man company with one or two employees if he needs help during big jobs. He is very good and meticulous
PM me if interested.
MikeStrive for perfection, but never expect it!
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09-26-2006 01:55 PM #20Originally Posted by big macWhen applying the Rules, you follow them line by line. You don't read between them.
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09-26-2006 05:18 PM #21
You have to be fast here--is this not the second time "lobwedge"?
Does the 2nd hole-n-one come easier ?
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09-29-2006 12:27 AM #22Originally Posted by sharkshooter
Sorry sharkshooter only do our own properties......and in saying that never really have time for that either anymore it seems!! But I am quite serious, none of it is very hard at all and you would not believe how much you could save by doing it yourself. Most couples are not very good at doing stuff like this together, but then again I find most wives are not that mechanically inclined (no offence intended). I am very mechanically inclined and if I want a job like this done I generally just start it myself, then my hubby just joins in, however most of the painting and wallpaper he seems to enjoy more than I do. We have renovated a church into apartments and we even installed the metal roof on it together ourselves, and I am terrified of heights, so imagine me up two stories on a very steep roof, I was ok as long as no one else came within about 15 feet of me!!!
But my husband researches everything before he starts a job and makes sure he has all the right tools. And it helps that I always let him think he is the boss, if I don't like something I just change it when he is not around, or wait till he is out of town then I renovate whichever room I want before he gets back!!!!
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09-29-2006 08:43 AM #23
Kerisb---I guess I am going to have a little talk with "hubby"--sounds like your getting away with murder!
Does the 2nd hole-n-one come easier ?
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09-29-2006 09:02 AM #24
I finished my basement, doing most of the work myself, but had someone do most of the electrical, mudding and sanding the drywall and the plumbing. I know my limits. I think tile is beyond it.
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09-29-2006 09:38 AM #25Originally Posted by big mac
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09-29-2006 09:41 AM #26Originally Posted by kerisb
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09-29-2006 09:43 AM #27Originally Posted by sharkshooter
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09-29-2006 09:49 AM #28
Floor - kitchen, hall and powder room.
The kitchen has linoleum, while the rest already has ceramic tile, but my wife would like to replace it.
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09-29-2006 09:53 AM #29Originally Posted by sharkshooter
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09-29-2006 09:57 AM #30Originally Posted by sharkshooter
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