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Ben Murphy
6 years ago
Thinking of expanding the shower space. Current shower pan was 3x4ft.
I like modern innovations and technology.
Curbless shower possible?
Linear drain?
Waterfall tile designs?
Add a second shower head?
I like modern innovations and technology.
Curbless shower possible?
Linear drain?
Waterfall tile designs?
Add a second shower head?
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Comments (16)MLK58, nice remodel. What material did you use for the shower floor? I LOVE the inset shelf in the shower. Very functional. Golddust our shower is 4'3"x7'2" and the ceilings are 10'. Kim - we have been using this bath almost 2 years. When the tile man installed it, they sealed it. That is their standard protocol. It sounds like it will need to be sealed again at about year 3. I have no problems cleaning this. The mosiac on the floor have been a problem, but we believe it to be a problem with the product. My installer is awesome and can't figure out what is happening. If you look closely at the pictures, you will see some gray staining on the floor and going up the sides. We assumed it was water from underneath, but there was no leak. The ripped it out and reinstalled. When they sealed it, they drenched the marble with the sealer and really let it soak and then wiped it off. Witihin a few weeks, the gray stains cam back but in different places and in weird patterns. We are in the process of changing the material so I am interested if anyone else has had this problem with mosiacs carrera tile. That being said, I would still install marble because I love it....See MoreBill V, Mongo, anyone unique glass tile opportunity
Comments (13)Transparent glass floors are usually large glass tiles (laminated and tempered) that are set into a metal grid. A silicon cushioning strip is set on the grid to cushion the glass. Depending on the system, the tiles are surrounded with a silicon strip built into the grid, or they are "grouted" with a silicon caulk. For large glass set directly onto a floor, it's usually set on a cushioning silicon mat. I suppose there are situations where a rigid bonding adhesive could be used (like a thinset) but the ones I've seen are flexible in nature. There's some really cool glass stuff going on out there. My wife and I were in a a bar in Barcelona that a lot of glass detailing: it had "lava lamp" type of flooring, bar countertop, and tables. Seemed to be two sheets of glass, gapped maybe 1/4" or so, with the liquid between the two sheets being just like a lava lamp. You press on the glass table or bar top, or press on the floor with foot pressure, and the liquid swirled around between the two sheets of glass. It was all backlit, very shimmery. Really cool. Not a good place to walk around when you're a little tipsy. They had glass stair treads which I thought were dangerous. We were there for a while and several people stumbled on the stairs. Didn't seem to be the alcohol. More of a depth perception problem....See MoreNon traditional custom build opportunity - how would you proceed?
Comments (6)Well...\ Have you ever designed and built a "custom" home before? What do you think the project budget will be--construction cost, contingency, permits, professional fees, costs to close--everything together? Do you have a good sense of the project schedule? Will you be financing the construction and permanent mortgage? Have you talked to lenders? What will you do if the house doesn't appraise for at least the loan amount? If you use an architect to design a house, or modify the house for which he already has a permit, will you have to submit for a new building permit and other necessary approvals? What sort of construction contract are you discussing? A fixed price; a time and material; a cost plus; or something else? Do you understand the differences among these contracts? Do you understand how risk management is handled differently in these contracts? What will you do to eliminate all allowances? What will be the terms and conditions for change orders? Will you be able to visit the site and give directions to the superintendent? "...a little sloppy..."; "...I'm a little anxious..." Have you talked to his past clients? Do you know how long he's been in business? Have you checked the BBB? Good luck on your project....See MoreReplacing Failed Travertine Shower Stall Scope of Work Please Help
Comments (38)Yes. We went on a two week cruise. The dogs were at boarding. During this time, the remediation company did the tear out, repair and replacement. It worked out beautifully. We had used this company previously. So, we had a pretty good idea of their work standard. I'm a control freak and they met my comfort level. Prior to departure, I had a meeting with the foreman. We discussed the project thoroughly. I placed an order on file with their preferred tile supplier in advance. I also left the tile setter a document with illustrations explaining what I wanted. They texted me pictures of the progress. It went really well. They did a great job with clean up. I couldn't be happier. We decided to go with a reduced project. We did not get into changing the countertop or flooring. We didn't get into the bath surround, either. When they did the tear out, it would appear that we discovered the leak very quickly. The Advantech flooring base had gotten wet, but was not soaked, or damaged. The tile setter advised us to keep it in place. He was afraid if he cut it out and replaced it, we would have cracking around the base walls very quickly. The material appeared to be in really good condition. We went with his recommendation. What we ended up doing was trimming the entry surround in the same manner as the other doorways in the room. Originally, the surround was made of tile. I thought the transition to a different tile would be too jarring. Thus, the doorway trim and base trim in wood painted to match the rest of the room. I think it works. I only have two complaints. One, the shower seat is narrower than it was before. It's really not much of a seat anymore. But, it works as a shelf and place to shave your legs. Two, the new tile wasn't quite as thick as the old tile and the shower door doesn't seal quite as tightly as before. It's acceptable, but not perfect. I had them take down the huge sconces over the tub and not replace them. I'm going to buy new ones to replace the old ones. I'm going to apply Rub and Buff to the lights above the sinks to tie them all together. The biggest improvement was the removal of the gross green walls. We painted them Sherwin Williams 2017 Creamy. It's a huge improvement. It's amazing what a coat of the right paint can do to update a room. Why did I not go for a full renovation? We have decided that our tenure in this house is only around five years. It didn't make sense to pour a lot of money into the bath. We would never get it out when we go to sell. This is plenty good enough and very functional. New doorway surround and paint job. New tile. We kept the old shower door, grab bars and shower controls The tile is a 12"x4" white porcelain subway tile with a bit of a relief. It doesn't get any simpler than hexagonal tile in white with white grout. We used an upgraded white grout that does not mildew throughout....See MoreUser
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agowoodteam5
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tmcorkum
6 years ago
Diane
6 years agoBen Murphy
6 years agoYes doing a vertical drain. Looking to do this right with quality materials and hardware. $5-$10k budget.
Original shower was 3x4.
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
PROCreative Tile Eastern CT
6 years agoBen Murphy
6 years agoHouse in Arizona. Remodeled everything but this shower and bathroom vanity. Bladder in the shower pan started to fail so we ripped it out. $200.
I like the conversation so Walk me through some costs that add up to $20k so I can get and idea.
Starting with shower tile labor $12-14sqft say $2k.
Re using glass door. More glass, some fasteners $1500.
2 Shower head, temp call control setups etc $1000.
.........your turn.
*Def no plans of DIY.
Posted for design ideas, patterns etc.
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