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  1. Kitchens & Baths
    For research, I need a granite "plug" (core). By "plug" i mean the cylindrical round thing that falls out of a slab on the floor, after drilling (it's normally thrown away). It can be small, 1-2" diameter, 1-4" long. I'm interested in both plugs from hand-held drilling and stand-mounted drilling...
  2. Tiling
    I need to hang an over the range microwave/vent hood. The microwave weighs just under 100 lbs. The lower rear of the microwave hangs on a metal rail attached to the wall, while the top/front secures to the cabinets above. However, the wall to attach the metal rail to is a slab of 3/4" granite...
  3. Masonry
    We had an Ash Granite walkway installed a few weeks ago. There are 2 issues I wanted to show you. 1 - Right after installation, we noticed this weird, unnatural-looking lines in the granite. They aren't recessed really. Maybe a tiny bit but basically flat/flush. Pretty uniform across most of...
  4. Tiling
    I just started this job last Thursday, a week early because the shower was leaking into the dining room. This room is more a non custom with new fixtures, cabinets, Tile floor, Veritek shower wall surround and tub refinishing. My good friend Steve321 just recently signed up for CT and he's...
  5. New Member Introductions
    Stephens and Sons Builders was founded by Mike Stephens in 1996. We are a 100% family owned and operated general contracting company. Being family owned allows us to work one on one with the client, and provide individual attention to each project. Our company specializes in residential...
  6. Kitchens & Baths
    Granite Slab Pricing:It can be difficult to find out the price of granite slabs to the contractor. Checked today for pricing from one supplier of Granite Slabs here in Illinois: Giallo Foritto: 115" x 75" $800 Giallo Vincenza: 126" x 76" $1080 Giallo Ornamental: 118" x 72"...
  7. New Member Introductions
    Hello, I just bought new house and i looking for a good and cheap company to make my granite, countertops, shower tile and all that stuff. Thanks.
  8. Demolition
    Just came across a piece of granite as the front step of a business that has to be taken out to make way for a wheel chair ramp. Demo-hammer worked great on the concrete around it....but the time to get little slivers off the granite is not working. Anyone know how to deal with it? Thanks in...
  9. Remodeling Picture Post
    1 Framed, 1 frame-less.. Shower Enclosures by: Texas Remodel Here are two completed bathroom remodels. Both include custom shower enclosure based upon cultured marble. Custom glass, mirrors, granite and tile. Yes the down stair is only semi frame-less..The upstairs bath has sliding glass doors...
  10. Remodeling Picture Post
    Here we added 1500 sq feet up top and 10 foot ceilings. This home was a victim of IKE. It has living up and down including full up and down kitchens. Custom Stairs etc. This home had 5 ft of water throughout. More pictures and projects at Texas-Remodel's web site.
  11. Tiling
    So I am doing this counter top job, I've done lots of ceramic, but i have a few questions on this granite 12x12 - -Backing - Is 3/4" plywood and 1/4" hardi backer adequate? -Spacing - Ive heard butt them together, and I've heard 1/32-1/16" spacing?? -Back butter or stick and set...
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