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Does this grout job look right to you?
Comments (12)I see no grout issues. It looks normal to me. Grout is not something that is uniform. If you looked closely at any tile job you would notice imperfections. I do see the lines showing where each sheet is laid. It happens because the sheet the tiles are glued to supports the tiles and keeps them level and spaced with each other, but it doesn't support the tiles on the outside edges. Those 'lines' wouldn't be acceptable to me, but as others have pointed out, it's far too late to correct. Hopefully you have not paid him in full, because I would withhold a portion of payment. Your tile guy should have noticed the issue and corrected it before he completed. It might be noticeable, but it's definitely not too bad. I don't think any guests or anyone seeing it would ever notice or think twice....See MoreYour opinion please: should this grout be redone?
Comments (6)Thanks for the feedback; And now for the big question - can the grout be pulled up without tearing out the tile? I've gotten the impression reading posts on here that the grout can be pried out. My mother in law says "no way", but then her brains aren't what they used to be. :) There are fine, possibly superficial cracks in the grout between the marble...is that ok? I was told that in my climate, the grout needed to be moistened several times in the days after installation, to keep it from drying too quickly. True? I'd be happy to leave it...I assume it must be sealed? The stone itself doesn't seem terribly porous (a wet rag doesn't leave a mark). Thanks so much for your feedback; I'm grateful for the backup. Best, Lara...See MoreOpinions please on mysterious hole/patch (pic heavy!)
Comments (26)Hi all, I first want to thank you all so much for your comments and observations. The insight and knowledge on the GardenWeb forums is tremendous and I learn so much. Before I forget, Paul (paul4x4), you commented on the size of the bricks in the living room fireplace. I don't have any idea if the fireplace or chimney was altered. I do know that my chimney guy said that the fireplace/chimney is not large enough to be safe for wood burning--and that it is unlined, so that we should not burn wood in it without having a liner put it. Something about the fact that burning wood would send flames too high into that chimney. I have an update to respond to tzmaryg's comments about what's behind the radiator. Due to a leak in another part of the hot water heating system, the system had to be drained and I took the opportunity to have the plumbers also disconnect the radiator and move it out so I could get behind there. First, there was a plywood-like panel covered with the light color wallpaper that I had removed from the rest of the wall. This panel was just nailed into the white wood of the mantle surround on one side with small nails, so I took those out and pulled the panel away. Here are photos of what I found behind it: Long view--see that dark round-ish patch in the center of the peeling wallpaper? That's a 5" hole going into the chimney!: Close up of hole: Looking through the hole into the chimney: Needless to say, seeing an empty hole going into the chimney sort of freaked me out--even if it has been there for quite a number of years. This chimney takes the gases from the boiler. I had the chimney guy out today to seal it up. If it was a stovepipe for smoke going into the chimney, is it weird that the wallpaper looks like it would have been tucked up right against the pipe at the time? In the close up pic, you can see how the wallpaper goes right up to the edge of the hole. tzmaryg, I was *so* hoping to see some decorative tile behind the plywood panel. :-) Thanks again to all for your input!...See MoreFireplace, my progress in pics and your opinions, please!
Comments (19)Fillagirl, I'll definitely try that. Great idea! Thank you. I love the look of some screens but I really like the idea of the doors with young kids around. Wonder if it's possible to do it both and still look nice. I'll keep you posted. Speaking of Better Homes and Gardens, there's a fireplace in the October issue with a bluestone hearth and then bluestone, too, over where my brick is now. Looks beautiful. Something to think about! Thanks again!...See Moredoctheokie
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