http://www.contractortalk.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:59:20 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.contractortalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.contractortalk.com http://www.contractortalk.com/f73/how-mud-pan-68442/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:48:21 GMT Looking for a good source on-line for step by step installation of a mud pan for shower? Thanks Looking for a good source on-line for step by step installation of a mud pan for shower?

Thanks ]]> Slowtrawl http://www.contractortalk.com/f73/how-mud-pan-68442/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f73/hardibacker-w-kerdi-vs-denseshield-68393/ Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:02:51 GMT Just wondering what everyones opinion on waterproofing tiled shower walls (w/ acrylic pan) was. I was planning on using hardibacker w/Kerdi but it seems that denseshield would save me some prepwork. Is it as effective? I am a framing carpenter with a modest background doing tile work so would also... Just wondering what everyones opinion on waterproofing tiled shower walls (w/ acrylic pan) was. I was planning on using hardibacker w/Kerdi but it seems that denseshield would save me some prepwork. Is it as effective? I am a framing carpenter with a modest background doing tile work so would also like to know if installing Schluters kerdi-shower kit would be beyond my skills? I've done fairly simple tile jobs in the past - foyers, small bathroom floors, backsplash so I'm somewhat familiar with tile but not particularly familiar with mosaic or schluter products. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. ]]> vicera http://www.contractortalk.com/f73/hardibacker-w-kerdi-vs-denseshield-68393/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f73/wonderboard-over-floorboards-68245/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:54:59 GMT hi guys, what are your fellings on thinseting cbu, wonderboard directly to 3/4 x 4" floorboards. or should i put down plywood first ,then carry on as usual. the largest tile will be 20 x 20. there is a bit of a height issue though, 2 rooms with 3/8 hardwood,the front door & threshold & a hallway with carpet, well no worries there. anyway, any thoughts on Ditra, what are its limitations, pros & cons etc. i have never used the stuff. all input would be greatly appreciated, thanks. ]]> Diamond D. http://www.contractortalk.com/f73/wonderboard-over-floorboards-68245/ http://www.contractortalk.com/f73/pricing-structure-tile-68226/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:28:11 GMT No I am not asking specifically how to price something :no: My problem is I have been using a very good tile installer for just over a year. He started out charging $5/sf for porcelain tile run straight with extra charges for things such as seats in the shower, shampoo boxes or special accents.... No I am not asking specifically how to price something :no:

My problem is I have been using a very good tile installer for just over a year. He started out charging $5/sf for porcelain tile run straight with extra charges for things such as seats in the shower, shampoo boxes or special accents.

It seems that each job he adds a little bit extra for other items (it is like a slow, never-ending bait and switch) such as backer board, bullnose, shower curb, etc. Today was the final straw when he called and said he needed thinset since the HO had not provided any and he would have to leave if I didn't get it over soon.

I am still trying to pickup the pieces of my head after I blew my stack. I have no problem paying for good quality work but this seems a bit excessive. I have never had a tile installer request that we provide thinset. To me this would be like a trim installer request that I buy him nails.

For you tile guys, how do you typically charge (not specific prices) for showers/tubs. Do you itemize each thing such as sf of tile, lf of accents, lf of bullnose, sf of backer, etc? Or are some of these items included in your base price? ]]> AtlRemodeling http://www.contractortalk.com/f73/pricing-structure-tile-68226/