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What tile project are you working on?

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It's been a little dead hereabouts lately, so I thought I would try and liven things up a little.

Post some pics of your current tile projects in progress. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
 

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SpectraLOCK 2000 IG Epoxy Raven. Like spreading silly putty! All grouted! Long day. Came out really nice.:thumbsup:
 

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We found that whipping it up for more than the 2 min it states makes a big difference in the spread-ability. Guys really had a workout spreading. Had references to silly putty,bubble gum and "i quit".:mad: The cleaning was a breeze. That was my biggest fear. Pedalo really did a nice job.:thumbsup:
 
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Evan1968 said:
We found that whipping it up for more than the 2 min it states makes a big difference in the spread-ability. Guys really had a workout spreading. Had references to silly putty,bubble gum and "i quit".:mad: The cleaning was a breeze. That was my biggest fear. Pedalo really did a nice job.:thumbsup:
Did you use the epoxy sponges for the pedalo?
 
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Just finished up a budget bathroom remodel for a friend, reused a vanity torn out from a previous job, reused his tub, toilet and vanity mirror too. Had to make the star and floor border myself, but I think it came out pretty nice.
 

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BuildersII said:
Just finished up a budget bathroom remodel for a friend, reused a vanity torn out from a previous job, reused his tub, toilet and vanity mirror too. Had to make the star and floor border myself, but I think it came out pretty nice.
The floor looks nice, the rest is interesting. Whats up with the sliver on the vanity top?
 
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Tile King said:
Forest cafe 18x18 honed marble floor and tub insert walls with ledge. Interesting marble. Don't get ahead of your self and grout mote than a couple at a time. Lots of craters and valleys.
Very cool. Like the look if that stone. Fine job sir! :clap:
 
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Evan1968 said:
We found that whipping it up for more than the 2 min it states makes a big difference in the spread-ability. Guys really had a workout spreading. Had references to silly putty,bubble gum and "i quit".:mad: The cleaning was a breeze. That was my biggest fear. Pedalo really did a nice job.:thumbsup:
I remember when we epoxy didn't come with the cleaner.... Lots and lots of cut up buffing pads from floor polishers and tons of sponges... Now it's a breeze to clean. Don't like spreading it though. Thanks doc btw. Nice stone that forest cafe.
 
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srwcontracting said:
Guess they're going with shi@ brown for the wall color?

Sorry.....it's not your install.....it's just that stuff is uglyyyy!
Lmao.. That's what my wife said!
The HOs wife is an architect that is all about the go green movement.
You should have seen the madness of her having my poor helper opening all the boxes and her laying them out to try to match the veins so " it looks like a tree with flowing branches!". There is green in it too. She had me biting my tongue on her indecisiveness. She had me waiting a hour after the hour putting down the rock board too install the first piece. She had moved and turned every tile two or three times before she did it again. Her husband was pissed off at her and that made it easier lmao! Thats why I charged heavy! I knew she was " One of Those"...... Should have seen the drama with deciding how the three pieces of 24x24 slate hearth I did for them should go! They finally went with my original order to set them. SMH
 
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Paulie said:
It will all depend on the wall color. If it's more brown then yuck. Looks good tho on the install. We don't get to pick the colors do we. :no:
Very true.... The wall color is a dark red! And yes that's it in the pictures. Looks brown but it is red. This stone was one of the most unusual I have worked with. I thought that brown onyx slabs were a cool color...... Back a long long time ago.
 
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Tile King said:
Lmao.. That's what my wife said!
The HOs wife is an architect that is all about the go green movement.
You should have seen the madness of her having my poor helper opening all the boxes and her laying them out to try to match the veins so " it looks like a tree with flowing branches!". There is green in it too. She had me biting my tongue on her indecisiveness. She had me waiting a hour after the hour putting down the rock board too install the first piece. She had moved and turned every tile two or three times before she did it again. Her husband was pissed off at her and that made it easier lmao! Thats why I charged heavy! I knew she was " One of Those"...... Should have seen the drama with deciding how the three pieces of 24x24 slate hearth I did for them should go! They finally went with my original order to set them. SMH
Wow! What a PITA. That was my second thought......there's so many veins and variations.....regular marble is bad enough....at least you got them to weigh in on the decision, so they can't blame you later for not consulting with them

If someone ever asks me about that stuff...I'll be sure to show them your pic!
Good job on what you had to work with.
 
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I'm hooked! Finally was able to afford the TLS system...... Can never do tile without it now!

(and note to self: when you buy limestone cut in versailles that is designed to be grout less......it takes a lot of cutting to get a grout joint....it got so frustrating, that I just gave up on the designed pattern)
 

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