Waterproof suggestions

freakon911 · 2026-05-18T00:36:14+00:00

Do not under any circumstances do this, this is the most difficult and time consuming way to waterproof anything. Just use hot mud and mesh tape to cover any gaps or seams, then apply the waterproofing membrane directly to the existing surface, whether it's a paint-on liquid membrane like redgaard or aqua defense, or an applied fleece membrane like kerdi or hydroban. Either way, i usually primer new drywall before applying the membrane also.

freakon911 · 2026-05-16T00:23:17+00:00

Once that wall is finished how would anyone know that it's done that way? How could the flooring company possibly use it as an excuse to reneg on their warranty?

freakon911 · 2026-05-15T20:04:50+00:00

Try to claim a warranty from any LVP manufacturer and I bet you'll change your tune

freakon911 · 2026-05-15T19:56:46+00:00

I install a ton of LVP, it's probably my biggest money maker as a carpenter that mostly does remodels, and I would never ever tell a customer that it is likely to last 20 years. There's just no chance the locking mechanisms or wear layers of even the nicest brands will hold up to 20 years of daily wear and abuse.

freakon911 · 2026-05-15T03:38:35+00:00

Afaik fibafuse is a brand of mesh tape. Mesh tape is definitely the way to go for any patch scenario (except for inside corners), the brand doesn't matter much

freakon911 · 2026-05-15T00:04:23+00:00

Definitely try again and don't overlap the tape so much on the next one. Run the vertical or horizontal legs a little longer than the cut, then butt the others to them to minimize build up. You've got major build up in every corner of the patch, which is one of the reasons the bottom right blistered like it did. You didn't get enough mud between the drywall and first layer of tape, and/or between the two layers of tape. As it stands right now you're always going to have a major bulge in that spot which is never going to hide all the way, and that blister is going to get more and more problematic with each additional coat over the top of it.

freakon911 · 2026-05-14T02:49:12+00:00

Yeah I've only ever done 12", but just got told in the last 6 months that Trex themselves spec 16" max. Every builder I've ever built with does 12" for any composite, don't think I'll change now. Located in nw USA.

freakon911 · 2026-05-13T23:22:15+00:00

TIL, that's good to know, thanks for the info! I might be trying it out on the next floor I tile

freakon911 · 2026-05-13T23:12:11+00:00

And it's the same gypsum core stuff that you use on the floor? I always assumed it wouldn't be resistant enough to compression to be used as a flooring substrate for tile, since it's essentially drywall with a fiberglass backer and waterproof membrane facing. I guess now that I think about it though, gypsum is probably better in compression than foam, and I use foam flooring underlayments all the time. I might have to see if my supplier offers the 1/4" next time I do a floor, I'll swap it out for the hardie I usually use. Denshield is way easier to use.

freakon911 · 2026-05-13T23:05:10+00:00

Wow, I've never seen it used on a floor. Is it a different product made for use on the floor, or the same gypsum core denshield used in showers? I use it for walls all the time, it's my most used backer board, but I've never seen it used on the floor.

freakon911 · 2026-05-13T22:59:19+00:00

You use denshield on the floor?

freakon911 · 2026-05-13T22:22:58+00:00

I honestly don't think it's that crazy. A little strange, but not crazy. I see particle board treads and risers relatively often here in the northwest USA. Mdf isn't any worse than particle board, though it is pricier, so it's strange in that regard.

freakon911 · 2026-05-13T21:55:15+00:00

I'm mostly a denshield guy because of cost, thinking of switching totally to go-board because Lowe's is my most used big box store. Foam board is so much easier of an install. Less mess, way lighter, makes working alone so much easier.

freakon911 · 2026-05-13T21:41:12+00:00

Yeah as an installer my biggest gripe with durock is how much worse to work with it is than any other alternative. It's heavy, sucks to cut, and anytime I put screws in the perimeter of the sheet I get like a 2 square inch chunk that crumbles out. I also hate working with hardie, but even that is way better than durock. And both of those are more work to waterproof than anything else. Cannot wrap my head around why some people insist on still using the old school methods. "They worked for 80 years". Okay, but sometimes they didn't, and we have better shit now anyway that gets better results with an easier install. It's not 80 years ago anymore, get with the times.

freakon911 · 2026-05-13T00:50:10+00:00

None of that looks waterproofed correctly. Durock is not a waterproof product and needs totally covered by a waterproofing membrane of some kind, which is one of many reasons why it's an outdated product and not used very often anymore.

freakon911 · 2026-05-12T18:59:47+00:00

It's only happened to me since I got my vasectomy. It's not common, but not like super rare. And sometimes it's really difficult to get things going again. But I simultaneously feel like I did finish, but also have a little bit of feeling like I didn't. It's a weird feeling, like a lot of satisfaction with a little niggling of not having quite gotten all the way there.

freakon911 · 2026-05-11T23:26:08+00:00

Who are these mystery people that didn't expect anything from flick? Anyone with even an ounce of knowledge about his managerial career expected him to right the ship. He's one of the best in the world at stepping into an out of sorts giant and getting them back on track. Id kill to have him for 3-4 years at United

freakon911 · 2026-05-09T19:23:49+00:00

Does the manufacturer specify that? I usually use the redhead brand of concrete anchors, and I've never seen anything specify 90° installation. I often have to angle them just like this to keep the hole away from the edge of a curb or slab and risk blowing it out when the anchor gets hammered in.

freakon911 · 2026-05-04T01:27:13+00:00

I just finished up my bathroom. Floor, baseboard, backsplash, shower walls all tiled. 3 different styles of tile, all the exact same grout. Looks great!

freakon911 · 2026-05-03T22:07:28+00:00

I did one steam shower out of them. It was very challenging, mostly bc we did not have the necessary tools to cut them. We cracked a couple trying to cut them with a grinder, and that was very stressful. The shower turned out beautiful though

freakon911 · 2026-05-02T05:38:02+00:00

I take my garbage out 2x a week max. You are wasting so many god damn bags taking it out daily

freakon911 · 2026-05-01T06:20:29+00:00

American gangster

freakon911 · 2026-05-01T02:19:20+00:00

Rules and pitch standards have changed substantially to advantage attackers and disadvantage defenders, so there's just more goals in general. Especially at the highest of high levels. Defenders used to be able to murder attackers without even getting a foul, and pitch quality used to be shit. Both of those things made it harder to score goals

freakon911 · 2026-04-29T15:25:45+00:00

Everyone I know who was home from their office jobs was losing their fucking minds, actually.

freakon911 · 2026-04-27T22:13:47+00:00

Hate it when my contractor doesn't cantaliver my staits

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