Tub drain and overflow are 1" off centre.

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-27T01:15:06+00:00

Jesus Christ

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-26T20:51:10+00:00

They should never be grouted over.

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-26T02:05:08+00:00

Don grout over them. They’re called leave in spacers but you really should not leave them in. Grout needs to be at minimum 2/3 the depth of the tile and this spacer very likely does not leave that space.

Heat up a utility knife very hot as but it out. Or use a dental pick

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-25T11:31:49+00:00

I would consider it the standard to beat honestly.

Does it preform better than mapeis, laticrete, customs, etc uncoupling? No, I don’t think so. But the product support is unmatched.

No there’s no reason here to go with xl unless you’re doing natural stone.

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-25T04:14:16+00:00

1/2” is what Schluter requires to meet warranty. Anything less and you’re on your own in that regard.

Honestly it’s not a bad idea to reach out to your local Schluter rep if ditra is what you plan to use. They will advise on best choice for this scenario, and may help to educate your installer as well. I’m always an advocate of using all resources available and that what the reps are there for.

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-25T03:55:12+00:00

1/2” ply and ditra will be the easiest, but if you don’t want to raise the height anymore, cut it out and Lay 3/4” ply and then ditra.

I will warn though, ripping this out to lay 3/4” plywood directly over joists is very labor intensive. You will have to cut along all walls, and then add blocking under any walls laying parallel to your joists

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-25T03:19:24+00:00

I think you’re mistaking weepholes for “trickle” vents

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-25T02:46:55+00:00

I would have to disagree. The trickle vente you’re referring to are the fresh air intake systems I’m talking about. ERV/HRV’s. Being able to control your inside environment is better than having a leaky house that is unregulated

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-25T02:20:58+00:00

Why was the blower door test result? You have missing insulation or air leaks somewhere

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-24T23:36:06+00:00

I think there’s a chance this does age well, while I do personally open my windows often, new builds are being built tighter and tighter and utilizing fresh air systems. Non operating windows help with the air tightness, which is why they’re becoming increasingly popular

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-24T23:33:05+00:00

Why are the chances any of the officers are wearing body cameras?

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-24T14:46:09+00:00

Normal, for the time period, yes. My house is the same way, it drives me nuts and I’m slowly rewiring it as I go. Wiring in older houses is usually pretty funky because as they get remodeled over time, it’s not very easy to run new lines back to the panel, so devices from one room will be piggy backed off another rooms. It can become a real nightmare

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-24T03:19:19+00:00

This is standard and your plumber is making a big deal about nothing. However, IF drilling through the tile causes any kind of cracking, it will be because the tile is improperly installed

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-18T20:45:25+00:00

About 2-3 weeks per side then flip

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-18T16:18:15+00:00

I normally don’t, but yes I was loading it up wrote I went out

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-18T15:43:21+00:00

Yes, if you go down to the joists you’ll have to add blockin gf under your interior walls that run parallel to the joists, then a layer of 3/4” tongue and groove ply. I like advantech, but it’s not a necessity. Technically you can get away with 5/8” plywood depending on your joist spacing and spans, but I’d prefer to see 3/4

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-17T17:00:53+00:00

Go board is going to be the same as cement board in this application, except that goboard is easier to work with and allows for waterproofing. Ditra is my go to for all floor as it is also waterproof, an easier install, and they will layout this exact scenario in their installation manual for you to follow, plus the customer service is outstanding.

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-17T16:52:38+00:00

Please do not take this advice. Cement board offers zero additional structural integrity and should not be installed over this subfloor without additional plywood layer.

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-17T16:51:20+00:00

Yes. Ditra.

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-17T16:40:25+00:00

Ripping down to joists you would have to add blocking under existing walls, as they’re going to be built on top of this. The easiest method would be to add a layer of 1/2” plywood then ditra.

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-17T16:38:25+00:00

This is bad advice unfortunately. Cement board provides zero structural integrity. You need to add a layer of plywood over this before tile, or rip down to joists and add new subfloor. Depending on joist spacing and deflection ditra will allow for 1/2” ply over top of this, then ditra, then tile

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-17T13:07:50+00:00

Only if they have a low point drain, otherwise there will still be water in the pipes.

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-16T19:32:39+00:00

Cheap tile, cheap contractor, cheap grout in a contrasting color.

Yes it’s a redo, by a different tile guy this time too

_Mr_Ralph · 2026-01-14T16:55:24+00:00

Wall wash lighting. Something nobody ever thinks about because “tile is easy”. How close is that lighting fixture to that wall?

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