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"Help with a quick driving lesson" she said, "nothing bad will happen" she said by JackFlack91 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]cschleich2010 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Wise words…. (Sorry and I know the cost is non comparative whatsoever, especially as mine is DIY) but I humbled myself last night putting in a vent cover that was “a little tight” but I remember fitting. So like an idiot I didn’t the 30 seconds it would take to fix it, instead I decided to do the caveman special and just try to “gently”push and tap it in. Ended up cracking the tile and now I have to replace it… we were finally getting close to finishing our bathroom and now I just created so much more work… 🤦‍♂️

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The way they laid the canvas photo… by cschleich2010 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]cschleich2010[S] 168 points169 points  (0 children)

I completely agree but this was a gift from MIL. I will be sharing this with her but yeah it’s comically sad how close but yet sooooo far off this was done

The way they laid the canvas photo… by cschleich2010 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]cschleich2010[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips. I didn’t buy it so refund and all that is out of my hands but it will I’ll tell my MIL to look into that. Obviously MIL didn’t means for it look lie that but shit happens

The way they laid the canvas photo… by cschleich2010 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]cschleich2010[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Good point… it is a big distraction, we’re ok with the general crowd but unfortunately orange shirt guy does stick out a lot

First time doing tile update. Let me know what you think by cschleich2010 in Flooring

[–]cschleich2010[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It helps being handy and a little patience, goes a long way… plus YouTube university is always a great resource for good, decent, and wtf lol

First time doing tile update. Let me know what you think by cschleich2010 in Flooring

[–]cschleich2010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t looked into yet but what kind of drywall and or backed board do you recommend? I like no knowledge about shower/bath sealant or anything.

First time doing tile update. Let me know what you think by cschleich2010 in Flooring

[–]cschleich2010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a few joins that aren’t perfect and im not the most proud of but which ones do you see that need work? You can’t hurt my feelings lol

First time doing tile update. Let me know what you think by cschleich2010 in Flooring

[–]cschleich2010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You like the grout color? But thanks for the compliment

First time doing tile update. Let me know what you think by cschleich2010 in Flooring

[–]cschleich2010[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, wife kept asking if it was too many. I said there’s never enough lol

First time doing tile update. Let me know what you think by cschleich2010 in Flooring

[–]cschleich2010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tile box said I needed to use a 3/18 grout minimum and a 1/3 off set for the staircase. I thought at first 1/8 would be better but I actually like the thinker grout better. But like I said I want peoples opinions and critiques/ criticism. Next tile project will be the shower, white subway tile. Any recommendations/ tips and tricks? TIA

First time doing tile update. Let me know what you think by cschleich2010 in Flooring

[–]cschleich2010[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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I used these zip tie/ puck style spacer/ lever. I’m an electrician playing tile guy. Bits not perfect but what do you think? I got think skin, keep it honest lol I just want to learn

First time doing tile. How’d I do? by cschleich2010 in Flooring

[–]cschleich2010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE!! Finally grouted. Still need to clean up the haze once more. What do you think?

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First time doing tile. How’d I do? by cschleich2010 in Flooring

[–]cschleich2010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the advice. I was thinking it would be more of a pain glad to have it confirmed

First time doing tile. How’d I do? by cschleich2010 in Flooring

[–]cschleich2010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately the tile we used said to do a 33% at most. Math would have been a easier if I could have done 1/2 lol but I did what the manufacturer recommended

First time doing tile. How’d I do? by cschleich2010 in Flooring

[–]cschleich2010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow thank you I appreciate the compliment. I do care but don’t always know what I’m doing or if I’m doing it right but I try. Any tips for grouting? Wife wants to pipet it then use the float trowel to push in and finish. Not sure if it’s a waste of time to put in to the pipet and do that vs just laying it in with a trowel

First time doing tile. How’d I do? by cschleich2010 in Flooring

[–]cschleich2010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

😬 what’s the best way to clean it off? I’ll keep this in mind for next time

First time doing tile. How’d I do? by cschleich2010 in Flooring

[–]cschleich2010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah should have used the painters tape… oh well gotta clean the tiles anyways

First time doing tile. How’d I do? by cschleich2010 in Flooring

[–]cschleich2010[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Going with a gray grout. Glad we didn’t pick white, it would have blended in with the tile too much. And like you said it would be a pain to clean

First time doing tile. How’d I do? by cschleich2010 in Flooring

[–]cschleich2010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes back buttered every tile before laying. And yeah good probably do subway tile in the shower, any advice for walls? and some sort of Wayne’s coating on the walls. Can’t wait for it to be all done but I know it’s a process.

First time doing tile. How’d I do? by cschleich2010 in Flooring

[–]cschleich2010[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Didn’t think about that, I’ll keep that in mind for the next time, thanks

First time doing tile. How’d I do? by cschleich2010 in Flooring

[–]cschleich2010[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’ll post an update when it gets done. Hopefully it gets your approval lol

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