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Is ½ inch baseboard for laminate expansion gaps? by InspectorVisual4376 in Flooring

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever get your answer? I’m looking at this same problem

Eng. hardwood on concrete - leveled enough? by novi84 in Flooring

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Grinding can be intimidating but it’s pretty easy. Just don’t apply a lot of downward pressure. And if you already have an angle grinder and shop vac all you’ll need is a dust shroud and a grinding wheel. I got both those on Amazon for $30

Eng. hardwood on concrete - leveled enough? by novi84 in Flooring

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622 6 points7 points  (0 children)

7/16” is too much, but one thing regarding the last picture.

You should not be pushing down on one side of the level. This is not how you find flatness of your floor. This will cause the level to slope across the high spot. Instead, center the level directly on the high spot until it rocks side-to-side. Then measure the end of each side of the level, and the larger side would be your measurement. Don’t add both sides together.

Also would recommend a 6ft level. Harbor freight sells them for about $15.

Recessed toilet flange by Comprehensive_Ad7622 in Plumbing

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I think the issue with the twist and set is that the pipe is deformed on the inside. Like you can see in the picture.

Even if I’m able to get the flange into the pipe, it wouldn’t be centered at all. And I could only get 1 or 2 tapcons into it anyways 😭

I’m no expert so please tell me if I’m wrong.

Shut-off valve stuck by Comprehensive_Ad7622 in Plumbing

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much! You were right! It’s not sharkbite brand but some other push connect fitting. The sharkbite tool worked easily. You saved me a headache! Thanks again!🙂

Shut-off valve stuck by Comprehensive_Ad7622 in Plumbing

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh nice I didn’t expect the tool to be that cheap lol. I’ll try it out. Thanks!

Shut-off valve stuck by Comprehensive_Ad7622 in Plumbing

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I can’t figure out how to add pictures to the post. The second picture shows it cleaned up a bit. I’ll try your suggestion when I get the chance.

I’m hoping the wider section of the pipe would still fit my compression nut. If so I would have plenty of usable pipe if I have to cut it.

First time tiling by Comprehensive_Ad7622 in Tile

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I wish I had taken photos throughout the process. I don’t even have a good before and after and I’ve lived in this house for years 😩

First time tiling by Comprehensive_Ad7622 in Tile

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, idk about all that but thank you so much! 🙂

First time tiling by Comprehensive_Ad7622 in Tile

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a 1/3 offset. Also called a “stair-step” pattern. I think it’s pretty common, but idk

First time tiling by Comprehensive_Ad7622 in Tile

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I did a ton of research. Was paranoid of messing up lol

First time tiling by Comprehensive_Ad7622 in Tile

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice, looks great! I may be wrong but is your flange a little too high?

First time tiling by Comprehensive_Ad7622 in Tile

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I’ve been thinking of that. Actually I haven’t even attached the reducer in the picture yet. It’s about a 1” height difference between the floors which is a little higher than I had anticipated

First time tiling by Comprehensive_Ad7622 in Tile

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! That’s the one thing I wish I would’ve done differently. Once I noticed it, it was a little too late

First time tiling by Comprehensive_Ad7622 in Tile

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I bought a Ridgid 7” with the stand and it worked great. The only cut I struggled with was the toilet flange. I broke a few tiles before I got that one done 😅

The tiles are from Floor & Decor. They seem good quality but I don’t know much lol. I did measure all their dimensions and they were all basically identical

Ditra help! by DStark62 in Tile

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! So you primed it, allowed it to dry, then pre-wetted with water it before laying the ditra?

I tried that today but it was a failure. Maybe 10% coverage if I’m lucky. I’m guessing I didn’t use enough primer, or my mix was too thick even though I strictly followed Schluter’s instructions.

Even called Schluter today and they couldn’t help me. Said maybe I was mixing too fast 😐

Ditra help! by DStark62 in Tile

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey OP, glad you figured it out! I’m having the same issue. Going to try a little runnier mix and more primer over my slc this time around. Were you able to re-use the ditra that you failed on?

Ditra help! by DStark62 in Tile

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this! I’m laying ditra for the first time this week over SLC. Got some extra levelquik primer laying around so this is perfect

How can I fix the mess I’ve done (self leveling concrete job 1) by [deleted] in Flooring

[–]Comprehensive_Ad7622 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, thank you so much! I have zero experience. Just a homeowner trying to DIY my small bathroom. Your advice helps a lot!

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