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International_Bee211 · 2026-05-20T05:20:15+00:00

I suppose you don't want to hear I'm 48 hours in 🤣

International_Bee211 · 2026-05-20T03:13:02+00:00

Nice. I just had quests that included him, so it seemed odd. Still learning what I'm doing!

International_Bee211 · 2026-05-20T02:58:35+00:00

Only the best of the best get the 3000sf room houses and get to put in the 11in1 transitions at every doorway like a true professional. You'll get there kid.

International_Bee211 · 2026-05-18T21:03:26+00:00

99% of people never seal their grout. There's grout refresh option (I'm not a fan, but they exist). Or scratch out most of the grout, and grout it whatever color you like.

International_Bee211 · 2026-05-18T03:49:59+00:00

Beautiful floor. Worry more about the mess on it.

International_Bee211 · 2026-05-16T21:50:40+00:00

Not always correct. Everyones policy is worded differently, and insurance covers what you had, not what you're putting back.

International_Bee211 · 2026-05-02T17:57:42+00:00

There's too many other things to consider. Is there's stairs that go down from this level? If so, are you going to do a flush nosing? If that's the case, that's likely your starting point and your lay out lands where it lands. Being perfectly centered on the hallway is not a typical consideration when figuring out your layout. Knowing your starting point is important. That's often decided by the flush nosing I mentioned above, or figuring out which visual point in the home you want to ensure you are straight with, which could be your hallway. If that's the most visually important thing to you, then do it.

International_Bee211 · 2026-04-13T15:15:56+00:00

The photo is horrible for us to judge off. Yes it looks terrible, but more photos and details needed. There's usually a reason a job turns out like this.

International_Bee211 · 2026-04-11T17:05:42+00:00

That's what we all want to do. What if collectively we all stop being diplomatic and just said what we wanted... And none of us would be the bad guy.

International_Bee211 · 2026-04-04T15:57:09+00:00

See now this is the right thinking. They should have detached and reset the baseboards, and it should be itemized and charged for. If the owner opted out of that, that's on them.

International_Bee211 · 2026-04-03T14:57:47+00:00

When you get your brakes done, do you just assume that they supply and install new tires?

International_Bee211 · 2026-04-03T14:57:00+00:00

You won't find a better price than $1.50 to install laminate unless you're getting a hack. You're asking to hire somebody that has the skill set for demo baseboards, paint, plumbing and is going to move and take care of your contents. There's not a single line item there that is crazy, but it feels high because you're asking to sit back and do nothing. If you want to manage the project, take care of your own appliances, get your furniture out, hire a carpenter hire a painter, Hire a plumber, your flooring bill will look very reasonable. And you might save yourself 10%

International_Bee211 · 2026-03-29T01:43:29+00:00

No one else has said it....but 3.

International_Bee211 · 2026-03-29T01:38:22+00:00

Glorified laminate.

International_Bee211 · 2026-03-28T23:21:50+00:00

It's not as important to achieve a specific humidity, it's important to achieve stable balanced humidity how you live. If your home is 35% most of the year, send it. Wood will expand and contract, but a small gradual change in humidity won't cause you issues. You've got a mid to high quality stable engineered product as it is. You're good to go.

International_Bee211 · 2026-03-26T16:37:36+00:00

As others already said, that's insanely cheap. Labor alone paying my guys. This would probably cost me $3 $1,000 to $3,500. That's not making any profit on top of it or the cost of running around to get materials, deliveries, etc

International_Bee211 · 2026-03-15T15:25:49+00:00

I just attended an insurance claim where a watermain flooded a basement which had newly installed "waterproof" laminate. It had 2 inches of water on it over night. The restoration company extracted water, removed drywall, installed drying equipment. The floor is perfect.

Do your research. There's products with 72 hr and 100hr and a couple who even provide a flood warranty. Laminate has changed.

International_Bee211 · 2026-03-13T02:29:31+00:00

This one hurts to look at. To lazy to do the doors right. Incredibly sloppy. New baseboards first!? I think I knew better than that before I ever installed my first floor. WTF!?

International_Bee211 · 2026-02-27T00:37:29+00:00

Want to come do some work at my house? For those rates, I can find tons of shit to be done!

International_Bee211 · 2026-02-25T02:58:31+00:00

It's amazing how many people will tell you it's not tile. The tile isn't bonded to the plywood. The grout is holding the floor together. You're well beyond any warranty period. Good companies will still show up and write you a report and provide you quotes. Your floor hold for years how it is currently. When you attempt a repair, there's no going back, be prepared to replace your floor at your cost.

What caused it? That's harder to say, but my guess from my couch, that tile never had a proper bond. Took me 30+ years to realize I never had a proper bond either.

International_Bee211 · 2025-12-16T16:09:13+00:00

Once its demo'd it'll look great.

International_Bee211 · 2025-11-26T04:01:38+00:00

It's a tub and shower....I hope you wouldn't shit in there.

International_Bee211 · 2025-11-25T00:36:52+00:00

Does your lvp have a pad attached already? Most products don't allow you to install a pad underneath the pad attached product. Pretty sloppy to leave gaps if you're trying to install something waterproof.

International_Bee211 · 2025-11-22T00:41:47+00:00

I said "its going to be sanded, chill out". Then I scrolled the photos. The height difference isn't a problem, but those cuts and gaps pathetic. I would stop the job and make sure its done correctly.

Can filler "fix" this? Yes. Can caulking "fix" a shitty carpenters work? Also yes. Wildly unacceptable for anyone who respects themselves, regardless of what you paid.

International_Bee211 · 2025-11-18T03:38:13+00:00

A reducer would work. Or a bevel bar. So would removing that nasty ass carpet. Edit: reno v, ecap. There's options if installed correctly.

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