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Schluter DITRA-HEAT Installation and Tips I recently remodeled a 3rdfloor attic for a client. For heating we were only able to get a heat duct on one side of the floor. This heat duct reached every room except a small bathroom, on the opposite side. To address the lack of heat, we plan to add…
Waterproofing a Shower With the Schluter System What Clients Really Think About When remodeling a shower, the most important thing to consider is waterproofing. Unfortunately, many people do it wrong or cut corners. We all know countless shower pan and waterproofing horror stories. Leaks and call-backs take time, cost you money, and will hurt your…
How To Choose A Kitchen Countertop Should I update my Kitchen Countertops? I get that question a lot. Counter tops are the focal point of any kitchen and they play a large role in the aesthetics and design. In addition to being stylish and attractive, countertops need to be functional and practical. Whether you are…
Bathroom Design Trends According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) 2015 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends report, contemporary designs top the list. Top designers also note that nearly all bathroom amenities are also on the rise. This includes features like steam showers, frameless shower enclosures, sound systems, unique tiles, low flow toilets/fixtures and…
How to Prepare a Floor for Tile In the remodeling industry plenty of smaller outfits still do their own tile work, but a majority of professional remodelers sub contract this specialty skill out. But what general contractors and remodelers are still stuck with is the prep work and framing repairs that often come with a bathroom…
How To Seal Tile and Grout I’m a remodeling contractor in the Northeast and can tell you that most bathroom re-modeler do not take the time to seal tile grout for their customers. We could debate why and I’ll probably point to a missing level of professionalism, ignorance, communication and cost but that’s for a…
Installing Tile Underlayment How To Prepare For A Tile Floor Preparing for tile means following a proper subfloor fastening procedure and usually installing cement board underlayment. [CBU] Installing cement board underlayment is recommended to provide a flat, smooth and durable surface for tile installation and adhesion. CBU has a proven track record for longevity and…
Nuheat Radiant Floor Heating Mats – Review The folks at Nuheat, a manufacturer of an electric radiant floor heating system, recently asked if I was interested in reviewing their radiant floor heating mats. I agreed as the timing was perfect as I was in the process of remodeling a customers bathroom and they were more…
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