![]() ![]() You also need to use the appropriate paint for the project or it may not last very long. This would include sanding the marble to prepare it for the new coat of paint. Marble can be painted over when you prepare it properly ahead of time. Can you paint over marble and make that change easily? Although it is beautiful, there may be times when you are looking for a change. 95% of my work has been residential.Marble is a type of beautiful, natural stone that is found in many upscale homes. BTW- my hats off to you on you use of epoxies. Like rufus said, don't want it to stain use black grout. Many may call BS on my preferences but each can do as he likes as it comes down to the installer standing behind his/her work. It's all about the sub using what he likes what ever those reasons are. I'm all about doing a good job and not having something bite me in the ass years down the road, for me duroc assures that. There was a brief time when it was "acceptable" to install tile over plywood.remember that? Tried that for a bit and 2 out of 10 jobs had issues,completely unacceptable. but you know what they say about opinions.I'm set in my ways never got onto the hardi backer band wagon, especial for floors- the 1/4" hardi. Really don't want to get on my pedestal and talk about various gripes about tile installations- use what you like if you like hardi then use it. In a nutshell thinset bonds more readily to duroc. I say this in case someone wants to say.bla bla bla, that ain't true. "a lot of this advice is just general advice. I try my best to advise against sanded grout in showers due to staining.but people like the "look" of big tiles which use sanded grout.īeware the cheap tile saws which only gnaw away at tile and don't cut it, especially with porcelain.Ī lot of this advice is just general advice like tile sizes to grout sizes.I say this in case someone wants to say.bla bla bla, that ain't true.Ĭlick to expand. Use wood brace or sticks to hold tile up on edges till it sets up.īTW- sanded grout is more porous absorbs stains more readily than unsanded, Unsanded is easier to scratch out and regrout. Black would be the best to not show stains. Unsanded 1/8" grout, 4x4 and up to 8x10 tiles with lugs. ![]() Epoxy grout will work your ass over, plus if you don't know what your doing.(very hard to apply, put on too much, or wait to long to take off then your fucked) Sanded grout is for 3/16-1/4" grout joints, usually 8x8 and larger. ![]() Epoxy is a real PITA to use will resist stains better than latex grouts. Not absolutely necessary to thinset durock down to plywood.īeware harsh cleaners on grout, especially bleach or clorox cleaners!!! It will stain the grout. Duroc is better than hardi backer which in my professional opinion (20plus years) is crap.Especially for floors.Make sure to nail or screw durock every 6 inches and closer on the edges. This can be 3/4 plywood with 1/2 durock on top. Some are some aren't.Īlso make sure there is bull nose available for the field tile you choose.Bull nose tiles are costly especially for 12x12 or larger tiles (some are 3.00 each) For your counter top, you want 1.25 inches of underlayment. If choosing porcelain make sure it is a solid color all the way through, that way if it chips on top it's the same color below. Cheap tiles are thin, odd sizes and cheap thing glazing. Not to say you can spend less and get good stuff, but you have to know what your looking at. This is a general rule for someone that doesn't know anything about tile. As a general rule on price for tile, spend over 1.50/sq ft. Some porcelain is pretty cheap and breaks easily, you get what you pay for with porcelain or ceramic. ![]() Just because it's porcelain doesn't mean it's better than ceramic. ![]()
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