Cork flooring tiles aren't square or uniformly sized. Hahaheehee
deedles
10 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (17)
olivertwistkitchen
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agoUser
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agoRelated Discussions
Help, please! Subway tile installation issues
Comments (12)Here's several sources of irregularities in a tile installation: Unless the tile installer shimmed out the backing to compensate for any wavy studs, you will have a wavy backing, and the tiles will follow the waves ... occasionally one will hit the crest of a wave just right and you have a corner like you see. 2 - With a square-edged tile all the tile installer has to do is wipe ALL the grout off the face of the tiles and it's all even. With a rounded edge the visible grout width will vary depending on how much grout is wiped away from the rounded edge to reveal the joint. That's part of the "charming hand-made" look. Had they known that you wanted machine-like precision in the grout lines they may have been able to warn you that the rounded edges of that tile are not conducive to precise grout joint appearance unless you want to pay for someone to use calipers and Q-tips on all the joints. 3 - Tile size variation depending on where they were in the kiln. It's tiny, but it adds up over the course of several rows of tile. 4 - Those spacers are not "machined" they are cast or pressed into the clay before it's fired, and subject to shrinking. They are a help to the tile setter, not any guarantee of absolute precision. ---------------- As for the spacers, unless your walls were perfectly squared and ceiling perfectly level, some of the joints probably needed to be widened a scooch so the tiles would line up properly with the tiles on the other wall. the easy way to do this is to slip a spacer into the joint and twist it. My tile installer (and contractor) had to compensate for a 1 inch difference between one side of the alcove's rear wall and the other. He did it by starting about three rows up from the rim of the tub and widening the grout gaps a tiny bit on the high side, tapering back to normal on the low side. It looks great, but it took him the better part of three days to do all the measuring, marking, and scooching, then letting each couple of rows set up so he wouldn't mess it up with the next rows....See MoreWhat flooring do you have in your kitchen-and rest of house?
Comments (29)We have moisture issues so couldn't do wood (plus, we live on a ranch and hubby works around heavy machinery ALOT...our floors take a real beating!)...so, we went with travertine in most of the downstairs (we put *super* cushy carpet in the side tv room). I LOVE MY TRAVERTINE! It never looks dirty. We laid it in a three size versailles pattern which gives an "old world" style feel to the house. It's indestructible and everything cleans up perfectly...even spilled paint. We carried the travertine up the stairs...only on the riser part of the stairs..used the ultra cushy carpet on the step part. Kitchen was done in a dark porcelain tile with texture...also love it..never looks dirty, isn't slippery, cleans up so easily! Yes, the floors are hard. I just wear good shoes/slippers and no worries....See MoreFlooring in the kitchen - looking for opinions
Comments (37)Hey Boxie, how is it going? Hopefully better! Just a FYI. When I looked for flooring at Home Depot, they did not carry the Armstrong flooring that I found at Lowes. The walnut flooring with more of the cherry finish was at Lowes. Home Depot didn't carry that model number. Also, my flooring installer said not to necessarily go with the most expensive one with the longest warrenty. He said after about 15 years or so, they all start to show some wear on them. Also after 15 years, I would probably be starting to get tired of them and want something different. So he stated to save my $. I went with the medium priced one instead of the 35 year warrenty one. Also, do the "scratch" test. I took a screw to the sample and ran it over it to see how it scratched. The armstrong I chose, didn't. You do have to watch for water spills, like you would on a hardwood floor. If a pipe bursts, it probably won't survive, but a lot of flooring wouldn't either....See MoreWood Floor Alternative, Higher End Home
Comments (62)This thread is a replay of everything I've thought about for the last three months while deciding on new flooring. Thank you for all the great pros and cons on this topic. It's been over a year since this thread started...has anyone purchased new flooring in the last year and if so what did you choose? Key west: have you enjoyed your LVP? Any suggestions on brand etc? We're in N FL coastal region so many of your needs are spot on in our decision process. I'm looking at NAF, Hallmark and Marcello engineered and some high quality gorgeous lvp's....See MoreFori
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agonosoccermom
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agoBunny
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agowilliamsem
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agoJoseph Corlett, LLC
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agodeedles
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agoILoveRed
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agolazy_gardens
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agoBunny
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agodeedles
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agoMags438
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agoromy718
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agoraee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohio
10 years agolast modified: 9 years agodeedles
10 years agolast modified: 9 years ago
Related Stories
FLOORSWill Cork Float for Your Bathroom Floor?
Get the facts on advantages, disadvantages, costs and installation to see if a cork bathroom floor is right for you
Full StoryREMODELING GUIDESCork Flooring 101: Warm Up to a Natural Wonder
Comfortable, sustainable and easy on the eye, cork has a lot going for it. Use our guide to get familiar with this natural flooring material
Full StoryGREEN BUILDINGEcofriendly Cool: Insulate With Wool, Cork, Old Denim and More
Learn about the pros and cons of healthier alternatives to fiberglass and foam, and when to consider an insulation switch
Full StoryKITCHEN DESIGNBar Stools: What Style, What Finish, What Size?
How to Choose the Right Seating For Your Kitchen Island or Counter
Full StoryHOUZZ TVHouzz TV: Fun Family Living in 980 Square Feet
In a place known for going big, a family of 4 opts for creative space savers and subtle luxuries instead
Full StorySMALL KITCHENSHouzz Call: Show Us Your 100-Square-Foot Kitchen
Upload photos of your small space and tell us how you’ve handled storage, function, layout and more
Full StoryHOUZZ TOURS13 Character-Filled Homes Between 1,000 and 1,500 Square Feet
See how homeowners have channeled their creativity into homes that are bright, inviting and one of a kind
Full StorySMALL HOMESCan You Live a Full Life in 220 Square Feet?
Adjusting mind-sets along with furniture may be the key to happiness for tiny-home dwellers
Full StoryHOUZZ TOURSNautilus Studio: Creative Living in 600 Square Feet
Two Seattle artists turn a tiny storage space into their ultimate canvas
Full StorySMALL KITCHENSThe 100-Square-Foot Kitchen: Fully Loaded, No Clutter
This compact condo kitchen fits in modern appliances, a walk-in pantry, and plenty of storage and countertop space
Full Story
Holly Hansen