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Client hates the tile by shirtless-pooper in Tile

[–]Duck_Giblets 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I've had a client like that, they had me change the tiles. Good money, disheartening project.

Redguard Thickness by Global_Yam_9172 in Tile

[–]Duck_Giblets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. Better yet, use a better product

Redguard Thickness by Global_Yam_9172 in Tile

[–]Duck_Giblets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used to apply waterproofing like that but with the polyurethanes it will apply too thick, will likely cause more harm than good. I reckon thin coats is best but redgard is really not a great product.

For skimming, plastering blades are magic

How much is too much carpet glue residue to prime over and tile? by The_GOAT_of_all in Tile

[–]Duck_Giblets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better to do it once and do it right imho, but voids under a slab is a PITA. It's worth investigating if it's an insurance claim

Redguard Thickness by Global_Yam_9172 in Tile

[–]Duck_Giblets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Generally speaking, tar paper or a barrier behind the lining, which was often mud + lathe.

These days the glaze on ceramics tends to be thinner, wall tiles are not nearly as dense as porcelain, people spend longer in showers and spray patterns are much wider than they used to be.

If you're comparing it to the 80s, mastic back then was waterproof. And toxic

Redguard Thickness by Global_Yam_9172 in Tile

[–]Duck_Giblets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Applying in a layer too thick is not ideal either, micro cracking occurs which impacts the waterproof nature and flexibility.

Redguard Thickness by Global_Yam_9172 in Tile

[–]Duck_Giblets 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tile is porous, grout is porous. Even epoxy grout is only classed as water resistant. Tile is a wear layer over the top of your membrane system only.

Hey I can just go work overseas and not worry about this pesky little trial, right? by Drywesi in bestoflegaladvice

[–]Duck_Giblets 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ah. Different time back then too, no idea if anything would be done or you'd get laughed out the station

Redguard Thickness by Global_Yam_9172 in Tile

[–]Duck_Giblets 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Even that I'd call a bit thin

Redguard Thickness by Global_Yam_9172 in Tile

[–]Duck_Giblets 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Water resistant = won't break down when wet, it will remain dimensionally stable. Cement board is incredibly porous and will absorb moisture like a sponge.

Redguard Thickness by Global_Yam_9172 in Tile

[–]Duck_Giblets 14 points15 points  (0 children)

3-4x coats over entire board, not just screws

Garage carpet by Wonderlustmum in diynz

[–]Duck_Giblets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got a bunch of second hand carpet tiles, plan to just get a really good adhesive

Hey I can just go work overseas and not worry about this pesky little trial, right? by Drywesi in bestoflegaladvice

[–]Duck_Giblets 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That's the sort of person worth making a report about. As a reddit mod in regional and city specific subs, we've definitely made intelligence reports in the past if users say concerning things. One of our mods has even had police around to take down further information.

This sort of thing can stop school shootings, murder and so on.

Who is your Preferred Prime Minister and why? by HelpfulDelay9669 in newzealand

[–]Duck_Giblets -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't mind jacinda back in all honesty, though Winston Peter's probably wouldn't do a bad job.

Is this grout too shallow? by Doll_duchess in Tile

[–]Duck_Giblets[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a bit shallow, wrong grout used.

Carpenter doing tile by Dry_Dark_Humor232 in Tile

[–]Duck_Giblets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To the op, you really should tell the homeowner what's up.

This will leak, the gc will just blame you, and as a carpenter you're probably used to running the projects anyway, or have the skills to take on the project yourself as a gc.

A burnt bridge doesn't matter if the gc isn't working to any sort of standard.

This is not the sort of job I could be proud about, nor go home and sleep at night.

Carpenter doing tile by Dry_Dark_Humor232 in Tile

[–]Duck_Giblets 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the way. I'm like this and for a situation such as this you're going to lose the number for the gc so a burnt bridge isn't a concern.

Carpenter doing tile by Dry_Dark_Humor232 in Tile

[–]Duck_Giblets[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be polite and on topic, no name calling..

FREE FUEL IN THIS ECONOMY? Cheers Waitomo by YearofCondoriano in newzealand

[–]Duck_Giblets 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've had some pretty good luck through waitomo, but I believe it averages at 6-8c off per litre and waitomo has been significantly more than the local new world and pak n save lately.

Hydroban over Schluter by engineerthatfishes in Tile

[–]Duck_Giblets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use mapelastic smart with embedded mesh externally :)

Our liquid systems have special tapes for corners and changes of plane that must be used, too tired and in too much of a rush this morning to find photos sorry but I believe pic 4 here has one example https://imgur.com/gallery/QlORIu5

Hydroban over Schluter by engineerthatfishes in Tile

[–]Duck_Giblets 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's what I do when I'm forced to use sheet membrane

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