labor rates
prices vary widely around the country. I charge $5 a sq ft labor only here in NJ. Prep work is extra, diagonal and other special patterns are extra...
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over 7 years by Tileguybob
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labor rates
Backsplashes should start at about $12 - $15 per sq ft, price could be more depending on what part of the country you live in and the installation ...
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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Tile over vinyl
If the vinyl is at all cushioned you cannot set tile because of the compression due to the cushioning. Poke your fingernail in it, if it compresses...
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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cracked grout
You are getting some bull and some truth. The corners should not be grouted, they should be caulked. Most grout manufacturers carry a companion ...
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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tile over tile
Cant help you on the wood. Tile over tile can be done using a good modified thinset, no leveling cement needed unless you want to level out the ...
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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concrete surface
I'm not up on concrete work but I would imagine a primer should be used to help the concrete adhere. There are Self Leveling Cements that we use ov...
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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bathroom floor.
you could put new tile over the old if there are no existing cracks in the floor or loose grout.
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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smooth side
You can use either side to set tile on. The rough side gives more bite on a wall installation. All seams and corners should be taped with mesh tape...
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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subfloor
Linoleum offers no support and any soundproofing would be questionable. In fact if it is at all cushioned it is detrimental to a tile installation....
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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subfloor
If its something other than exterior grade plywood or cement board, rip it out. What thickness of ply remains under it and what thickness are you p...
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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terrazzo
If you want to get general info try going to www.ntma.com Its the website for the National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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screws
There are screws made specific to set cement board, sold at Hd and Lowes right around where the boards are stacked. Or you can use 1 & 1/4" galvani...
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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dampness on subfloor
Are you seeing eveidence of dampness to make you want to put a membrane down. If so lookat Ditra from Schluter.If no obvious dampness you could put...
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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mold in subfloor
One way would be to put a membrane like Ditra from Schluter down first. This will act as a moisture barrier and an anti fracture membrane if there ...
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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floor install
A cement board should be put over the plywood to give a superior bond for the tiles. Thinset should be used under the cement board as a filler and ...
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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inside corner tiles
The only tiles I have seen with a rounded inside corner are small 2x2" ones that are most commonly used around the edge of a swimming pool. I have ...
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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backerboard
Rough side. It will give a little more bite, but either side can be used, especially when its Hardibacker.
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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tile over vinyl
It has been done with some successes but I do not advocate it for a number of reasons. Others may say they do it all the time with no problem. If y...
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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mosaic tile
You want to use a porcelain based tile as these do not absorb moisture and are not prone to cracking in a freeze/thaw cycle. Any good tile store wo...
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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patio doors
Is the tile going to flow through the door opening or is there a transition/threshold. I would at least put in any subflooring required to support ...
over 7 years by Tileguybob
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