PLEASE HELP! Seeking HONEST feedback on tile install (see pics)
jackie nelson
8 months ago
Does ANYONE know about tile installation - am I out of line in saying this is the worst tile install i have ever seen and will not accept this as the completed project? is this not the worst? please offer any input good or bad you have - i am getting taken for a ride and don't know what to do or say to stop this from happening. Paying absolutely top dollar rates in austin tx for this .... not awesome.
(drain is def not the lowest spot)
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Comments (9)Personally, I would not move the DW to the other side of the sink, rather, I would move that drawer stack (or trash pullout). That would: (1) Place the trash pullout right where you need it most - in the Prep Zone and next to the Cooking Zone, (2) Make it easier to reach the trash while cleaning up as well (no dodging around an open DW), (3) Give you 39" to 42" of prep space b/w the corner and the sink (18" trash pullout + 12" drawer base or tray cabinet + 12" or 9" of the corner susan - see later about the susan's dimensions), and (3) Put your Prep Zone in front of the window. Most people spend at least 70% of their time prepping and only 20% cleaning up. The other 10% is spent cooking. I'd rather place the Zone I spend the most time in in front of the window....and that means the Prep Zone (with the sink next to it). Is the corner susan a 36"x36" corner susan? If it is not, I would seriously consider making it that size. Yes, you can get 36"x33" susans, but the front opening is smaller and may or may not be big enough for what you plan to store there. Decide what you will store in the corner susan and be sure the smaller opening will work for you. Many of us here have found that corner susans are great for storing pots & pans and/or small appliances. I really wish you could get mores space b/w the range and doorway, but unless you're willing/able to move doorways, I don't see a way to do that and still keep the Cooking Zone out of the path b/w the Foyer and the rest of the house. If you find that a 33"x36" corner susan will work for you, I would switch the 33" side to the range side. That would give you a 15" cabinet on the other side of the range...at least that's another 3" of safety zone and emergency landing space b/w the range and Foyer doorway....See MoreThree bathrooms to be remodeled - seeking help on tile selection
Comments (5)I would do a search here for the following terms: "marble on shower floors" "marble stains" "iron stains in marble" "marble not drying" If you do a bit of reading, the common result you will see, is that marble is not the best product to use for shower floors or walls. My master bath was all done with tile from Walker Zanger, but I used their porcelain and glass tiles for products that are durable and easy to clean. I am willing to squeegee the whole shower after I use it, but not something that my husband or kids would do, so products have to be chosen with all family members in mind. I am now doing 3 more bathrooms, but went with a competitor of WZ in my area, as they have many of the same product lines, but had better pricing....See MorePlease help me figure out historic subway tile, what's the diff? Pics?
Comments (38)Don't worry, I'll be going out of my way to salvage as many pieces of tile I can. The local salvage place doesn't take used tile (only surplus unused tile), but I'll offer it up on Craigslist to a DIYer - I'm sure there are plenty of hipsters who would LOVE to get their hands on vintage subway tile.. Same with the colorful glazed tile on one of the bedroom fireplace hearths - tile is loose and many are broken, and with those tiles having not been made in probably a hundred years, I can't repair it without it looking like a janky patch job. They would be fantastic as accent pieces in a kitchen backsplash or in a mosaic art piece. Luckily in these parts, all the houses are old and folks love nabbing your cast-off materials for their own projects, so I'm not too worried about the tiles being lost to the landfill if we don't reuse them ourselves. Now I need to start researching and perusing materials. Definitely want to avoid the obviously contemporary pillowy/beveled tile. Luckily, those little hexagonal porcelain tiles are kinda back en vogue, so hopefully I can get my hands on some equally tiny non-beveled ones. Depending on the design, might do some black accents/patterns. As for my kitchen, they didn't do tile on the kitchen walls back then - all the cabinets (like the built in ones in butler pantries) were backed with beadboard, so I'll be doing beadboard for backsplash. Heh, if you want pics, I'll have to remember to dredge this thread up in a couple years. We're taking things slow with fixing this house up....See MoreSoapstone - second thoughts. Please post your pics & honest feedback!!
Comments (30)@misntroya I honestly don't know. It seems to be holding up pretty well so far. I recommend calling the supplier and talking with them. They will be able to help you better. They really know their stuff. I suspect my stone goes by other names from other distributers. I was mainly looking for something light because our kitchen tends to be dark, but I just had no luck with anything local. They're all fairly black, especially when treated. The other quality I wanted was very little to no pattern. Also hard to find. The slab I chose did have some larger veins, but the rest of the areas are pretty uniform. Soapstone in general is soft by nature, so it does scratch, but its also repairable. It is really liberating to have a stone that I know will develop wear and tear and that it becomes part of it's legacy and charm. I would much rather have this and worry less about it, than have a piece of glossy granite and end up with a big heart-stoping scratch that I cannot do anything about. Wax hides most of the little tiny scratches, and light sanding can knock down the rest. Even better is that I don't have to worry about stains or heat. Even the water marks will buff right out when I freshen it with wax. It is a great product - whichever variety you get - because it's so easy to live with. If you're still curious, there do seem to be a few pages on the internet that discuss the hardness of the different varieties. Hardness increases as the ratio of talc decreases. Give Stone Holdings a call. Also try talking to the great guys at NVR Surfaces in Rockford/Greenfield. They are the fabricators I used and they are particularly experienced in fabricating soapstone. (I recommend hiring them, if you are here in MN!)...See Morejackie nelson
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