Forum: Suitable Applications
01-03-2011, 04:37 PM
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Avaire in mobile homes
Installing Avaire in a mobile home with a plywood subfloor is a suitable installation. The same rules apply as with any installation. The floor must be flat within 1/8"-6' or 1/4"-10' tolerance....
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Forum: Care & Maintenance
12-13-2010, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 1
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I could be a few things. A popping or creaking...
I could be a few things. A popping or creaking noise usually indicates there's some movement. If it's minor, when it's grouted the noise will stop. If there's a lot of movement,then you will want to...
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Forum: Grouting Tile
11-29-2010, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,414
Grouting
I've had really good luck using Krud Kutter to clean urethane grout film and mineral spirits for acrylic grouts. Krud Kutter has a very low odor, But I've heard it's difficult to get in Canada. You...
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Forum: Installation
10-07-2010, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,591
space between wall and floor
It's important that the perimeter expansion gap is maintained. If you haven't removed the tabs on the tiles that meet the wall, you should. You mentioned that you have tiles butted up to the wall?...
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Forum: Floor Preparation
10-04-2010, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,889
Subfloor
Not your typical subfloor! I dont know of any hardsurface floors that would approve an installation over joists 48" on center. You will have better luck installing a floor thats floating rather than...
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Forum: Grouting Tile
10-01-2010, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,414
differences between acyrlic and urethane grout
Both the urethane and acyrlic grouts are pre mixed, easy to use. Both are stain resistant and don't require a sealer. If I'm installing a commercial job or installing the 18x18 tiles I would use the...
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Forum: Other Questions / Comments
08-24-2010, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 1
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Help
Sherry,
I have this happen to me quite often. It's from not cleaning the grout residue off the tile good enough. When there's some grout haze left on the tile the grind from the back of the tray...
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Forum: Suitable Applications
06-10-2010, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,271
radiant heat
Warmboard is an great choice under Avaire. It's thick plywood makes a sturdy base for any flooring. Make sure it doesn't operate obove 85 degrees.
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Forum: Installation
05-10-2010, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,842
installation
No, Avaire can't be installed over a laminate floor. There would be too much movement and you would have grout cracking issues. The good thing is laminate floors remove easily.
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Forum: Grouting Tile
05-10-2010, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,475
sulfamic acid
I was tried a few different things trying to remove the acrylic grout residue, sulfamic acid didn't work, but Soft Scrub with bleach worked really well!
Just apply it to the tile and scrub with a...
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Forum: Bathrooms
04-05-2010, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 14,659
tub
It's best to remove the tabs at the tub, but if you want you can make the gap a little smaller, I usually go about an 1/8" at tubs and shower bases, so you get a nice caulk joint. Just make sure the...
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Forum: Installation
03-04-2010, 01:23 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,128
Avaire underlayment
The smooth side goes up, but I don't think it would cause a failure if it's upside down. Tape the seams with duct tape and leave around a 1/4" gap around all obstructions. Good luck!
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Forum: Grouting Tile
02-04-2010, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,475
grout haze
Not sure how well sulfamic acid will work on a urethane grout. It's typically used for portland cement based grouts.It's worth a try.
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Forum: Grouting Tile
02-04-2010, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,385
grout haze
If you're using the urethane grout the "haze" is shiny, not dull like you described. I have pretty good luck with the Krud Kutter, maybe let it sit for awhile longer before you scrub. Let me know.
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Forum: Furniture and Appliances
12-01-2009, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 9,415
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Forum: Grouting Tile
11-18-2009, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,060
grout
Both grouts perform very good. If you're doing any type of commercial installation I would use the urethane grout. The acrylic has some cost advantages and in a residential installation it's a good...
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Forum: Bathrooms
11-02-2009, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,217
vanity
I've installed Avaire under quite a few vanities and I haven't had any problems or do I expect any.
Large kitchens with granite counter tops I would cut around instead of going under due to the...
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