[Tech Dawg]

The new 255 is awesome!!!
Out of 3 bags I constantly set 64 sq ft with each (previously round 58) w/ 1/4x3/8 notch. Its smoother, creamier, less dust when mixing and better open time. Half way through a bag, I only had to whip it up once to keeper alive and went 4.5 hours on an open batch.
The nonsag properties are pretty much the same although, I was able to go back 15 to 20 minutes later and readjust a tile if needed which worked out great for the cheap, outa square tile...
When cured, the grey was lighter in color than before making it a little easier with the Ant. Wht grout

Its a winner!!!

 

[Evan1968]

Great looking bathroom Chris!:thumbsup:

Glad to see we weren't the only ones working on Labor Day.
We just finished a 5 Guys Burgers and Fries in Buffalo on Monday.
4200ft walls and floors. 3 setters,1 helper. Set and grouted with all Laticrete! 253 gold 1600 bright white, 1500 Raven for the main floor! and 1500 Mocha for the quarry.

 

[opiethetileman]

got this porch grouted up yesterday. Have to caulk to screen joint and paint the stucco skirt. Tile was 20 x 20 mediterranea rustic ivory. Set with laticrete 253 white and permacolor latte grout. Also used the TLS:thumbup::thumbup:


And ceramictec is mad it came out perfect:laughing:

 

[opiethetileman]

Update to the shower I posted earlier. It's been mudded and dried for 3 days. Now today I waterproofed it with HydroBarrier.

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Its not GREEN because you are MEAN....:laughing:............I want to learn mud walls:thumbup:

 

[HS345]

I haven't posted one in a while.

This one has been fun, but the 5/8" glass and stone mosaics being used for listello are a real PITA. They are a good 3/16" thinner than the field tile. The tile is Tesoro Osso porcelain and is a solid 7/16" thick of rock hard porcelain.

After trying a couple of buildup methods, I settled on mounting the mosaics to Kerdi. This way I could build up to my heart's content without any oozing.

 

[Floormasta78]

Craig , what kind of epoxy grout did you use on that quarry? looks good by the way

 

[Evan1968]

what kind of epoxy grout did you use on that quarry?

The best kind of grout....sanded!:thumbup:
I know,I know...dont ask...thats what was in the prints.:whistling

 

[Floormasta78]

Whoa ! Sanded on commercial.. Oook !

 

[angus242]

Whoa ! Sanded on commercial.. Oook !

Job security. Regrout, comin up!

 

[Floormasta78]

Hahaha!.. I admit that metropolitan quarry is the best .

 

[Evan1968]

metropolitan quarry is the best

:thumbdown:thumbdown:

Whoa ! Sanded on commercial.. Oook !

:shutup::shutup:

 

[angus242]

Craig, do you see any commercial specs outside of kitchens that actually call for something more than cementitious?

 

[Evan1968]

any commercial specs outside of kitchens that actually call for something more than cementitious?

Very few that i have come across. Did a KFC that called for epoxy throughout the whole store once.Panera Breads call for epoxy only under the freezers and proofers. Local college dorms called for epoxy in the bathrooms. Have no idea why any commercial restaurant would have anything but epoxy grout. I just put in what they pay for.

Sorry Angus...no urethane anywhere!

 

[Floormasta78]

Cause urethane is for whimps.. Lol !

 

[angus242]

Cause urethane is for whimps.. Lol !

...cults heads in denial that epoxy is only 2nd best :whistling

:laughing::clap::laughing:

 

[Evan1968]

:boxing:

 

[Floormasta78]

Homie don't play that ! ..
Hahahaha !

 

[JohnFRWhipple]

Valour Fireplace

Part of the second floor renovation in UBC. This is a new Valour Gas Fireplace. We will be installing 4"x4" Black Italian MArble to the hearth and surround.

A custom recessed TV niche above and a period looking wood mantel. Site built.

Trimmed out the windows today. I forgot how much I enjoyed doing millwork.

 

[JohnFRWhipple]

We had the roof termination and flashing kit sprayed out Black.

Great view from the roof.

Those are the North Shore Mountains in the distance.

 

[Ceramictec]

And ceramictec is mad it came out perfect:laughing:

well almost, you didn't use sealant in your expansion joint above the CIS slab control joint. :no: