Forum: Grouting Tile
06-24-2009, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 12,374
Author: chris
Date: 6/18/2009 1:33 pm EDT ...
Author: chris
Date: 6/18/2009 1:33 pm EDT
I've had good luck with grout stains over standard portland cement grouts, but I haven't tried it yet on urethane grouts. I have some Aqua Mix grout...
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Forum: Grouting Tile
06-24-2009, 03:14 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 12,374
grout
Author: tom
Date: 6/18/2009 10:46 am EDT
can i put a grout colorant on your grout to match my tile?
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Forum: Installation
06-24-2009, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 16,054
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Forum: Installation
06-24-2009, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 16,054
Plastic Tab Noise
Author: Bryan
Date: 6/16/2009 3:35 pm EDT
Hi,
I've laid all of my avaire tile (clicked together), but have yet to grout it ... the reason being is that when I walk on the avaire tile I can hear...
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Forum: Grouting Tile
06-24-2009, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 10,994
Uneven grout
Author: Monica
Date: 6/16/2009 10:00 am EDT
I had a contractor install my tiles/grout. Unfortunately he didn't read the instructions and the grout was too low in many places, causing my bare feet...
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Forum: Grouting Tile
06-24-2009, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 14,134
Author: Chuck
Date: 6/22/2009 8:54 am EDT
I...
Author: Chuck
Date: 6/22/2009 8:54 am EDT
I use a piece of plastic saran wrap and push it down against the surface of the grout and then put the lid on with the excess plastic wrap sticking out...
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Forum: Grouting Tile
06-24-2009, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 14,134
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Forum: Grouting Tile
06-24-2009, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 14,134
Author: Monica
Date: 6/17/2009 5:40 pm EDT ...
Author: Monica
Date: 6/17/2009 5:40 pm EDT
Thanks, Chris, for the response. I have to repair most of the floor, so I'm planning on working on small areas at a time. Once I open a bucket of grout,...
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Forum: Grouting Tile
06-24-2009, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 14,134
Author: chris
Date: 6/17/2009 10:50 am EDT ...
Author: chris
Date: 6/17/2009 10:50 am EDT
The grout will bond to itself so if you need to touch up some areas you won't have any problems. I wouldn't sand the grout but if the grout is higher...
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Forum: Grouting Tile
06-24-2009, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 14,134
Uneven grout
Author: Monica
Date: 6/16/2009 10:00 am EDT
I had a contractor install my grout. Unfortunately he didn't read the instructions and the grout was too low in many places, causing my bare feet to...
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Forum: Installation
06-24-2009, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 13,385
Plastic Tab Noise
Author: Bryan
Date: 6/15/2009 11:15 pm EDT
Hi,
I've laid all of my Avaire tile (clicked together), but have yet to grout it ... the reason being is that when I walk on the avaire tile I can hear...
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Forum: Grouting Tile
06-24-2009, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 15,701
Author: chris
Date: 6/15/2009 8:39 am EDT ...
Author: chris
Date: 6/15/2009 8:39 am EDT
This is pretty common, but it's also very easy to clean. The best product I've found is called Krud Kutter,available at most home centers, just spray it...
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Forum: Grouting Tile
06-24-2009, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 15,701
Grout haze and tiny bumps
Author: Mike
Date: 6/14/2009 9:34 pm EDT
I let the grout dry the 24hrs and went back to clean the haze. I notice the tiles are covered with little tiny bumps that feel like sand particles. How...
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Forum: Care & Maintenance
06-24-2009, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 13,077
Author: chris
Date: 6/12/2009 9:32 am EDT ...
Author: chris
Date: 6/12/2009 9:32 am EDT
I've never seen it stain porcelain tile, but It may cause damage on vinyl and wood floors. Having a walk-off mat at exterior doors is a great idea with...
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Forum: Care & Maintenance
06-24-2009, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 13,077
Floor Mats
Author: Kurt
Date: 6/10/2009 1:37 pm EDT
I read somewhere that putting a rubber backed floor mat down in the entryway will stain porcelain. Is this true? If so, what do I put on the floor to...
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Forum: Grouting Tile
06-24-2009, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 12,406
Author: chris
Date: 6/9/2009 1:28 pm EDT
I...
Author: chris
Date: 6/9/2009 1:28 pm EDT
I have kids and pets also so I understand! The flexible urethane grout will bond to itself so you dont have to remove all the grout,just low enough that...
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Forum: Grouting Tile
06-24-2009, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 12,406
Re-grouting
Author: Krista
Date: 6/8/2009 8:47 pm EDT
First I want to say that I just love my floor! I installed it myself in November 08 and have had so many comments about it~ Even the people who installed...
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Forum: Floor Preparation
06-24-2009, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 13,666
Author: chris
Date: 6/9/2009 1:46 pm EDT ...
Author: chris
Date: 6/9/2009 1:46 pm EDT
Avaire flooring is as easy to remove as it is to install! A couple things to consider. Doing floor prep to ensure the floor is level will have to be done...
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Forum: Floor Preparation
06-24-2009, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 13,666
Apartment living
Author: Vanessa
Date: 6/8/2009 6:32 pm EDT
I live in a rental apartment with ugly vinyl flooring. I would like to install Avaire tile but need to know if I will be able to uninstall when I move...
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Forum: Trims and Transitions
06-24-2009, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 22,682
Author: chris
Date: 6/8/2009 8:26 am EDT ...
Author: chris
Date: 6/8/2009 8:26 am EDT
Any type of base will work if it's thick enough to cover the perimeter space between the wall and tile.If you're installing tile base make sure the...
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Forum: Trims and Transitions
06-24-2009, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 22,682
baseboard / vanity
Author: Lina
Date: 6/7/2009 1:37 am EDT
We were planning to install Avaire flooring in our bathroom. Is there a recommendation of what kind of baseboard can be used with this tile? We wanted to...
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Forum: Grouting Tile
06-24-2009, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 14,277
Author: chris
Date: 6/3/2009 10:03 am EDT
I...
Author: chris
Date: 6/3/2009 10:03 am EDT
I always move them back right away. Sometimes I'll grout just the areas that are under the appliances, then move them back and grout the rest of the...
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Forum: Grouting Tile
06-24-2009, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 14,277
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Forum: Installation
06-24-2009, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 15,085
Author: Erin
Date: 5/29/2009 5:34 pm EDT
Oh...
Author: Erin
Date: 5/29/2009 5:34 pm EDT
Oh I'm not sure if it matters but all the tiles are Camel color and were purchased at 2 different stores. 1 store in Duluth MN and 1 in Superior WI.
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Forum: Installation
06-24-2009, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 15,085
Plastic tray
Author: Erin
Date: 5/29/2009 5:21 pm EDT
Hello, I noticed something during my install today about the tiles. About half of them had a grey rubber on the plastic tray and half of them had white...
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