Wow This Sucks. I miss my stove

[jim3854]

Putting ceramic tile in a 10 x 10 area using the forced hot water and not liking it.

 

[Weezer]

I would have waited for warmer weather for that project. Take a few days off for work and get it done.

 

[velvetfoot]

Other than paying for the oil, I've found the eveness of hot water heat very appealing. Maybe why I'm fantasizing about a wood/pellet boilerl

 

[John Fortier]

When setting the tile just make sure the temp is 50 or plus. Use a good modified thinset as it looks like concrete you are applying to. Go with a white thinset. Dry time will be slower give it at least 24 hours before you grout it, 72 hours before traffic. 30 year tile guy here.

 

[P38X2]

Wanna clean my grout? Actually, I already did it. Sucked! I listened to my contractor when he said DON'T seal the grout. HUGE mistake. Its now sealed with Aqua Mix gold.

Didn't seal under my stove

 

[velvetfoot]

When setting the tile just make sure the temp is 50 or plus. Use a good modified thinset as it looks like concrete you are applying to. Go with a white thinset. Dry time will be slower give it at least 24 hours before you grout it, 72 hours before traffic. 30 year tile guy here.

Quick off topic question: Do you grout granite floor tile or do you just but them up? There's a chamfer edge. Thanks.

 

[John Fortier]

Velvetfoot,
You always leave room for grout and always grout. Expansion and contraction even at 1/16 grout joint. Never butt them together.

 

[velvetfoot]

Thanks very much.

 

[jim3854]

Tile is done carpet is done. Stove is in an cranking

 

[Madcodger]

Tile looks great! Nice work!

 

[reallyte]

Looks great, stay warm.

 

[Lake Girl]

Looking good and the stove is back

 

[katman]

Really looks good and excellent job...but I love my baseboard heat and pellet boiler!