I look you up before I started my 12 x 24 tile job in the kitchen and the suggestion about the level pieces saved my project. The floor came out perfect and looks professional and yes buttering the back of the tile before laying it down makes it stay down great video. Thanks!
He’s very good at back buttering the tiles without getting mortar on his fingers. Once you get mortar on your fingers it ends up everywhere. I will still use gloves when I finally do my own floors. I’ve done several practice runs just to get down the technique.
They say(said) it due to lippage issues. With levelers, that lippage situation is not a factor anymore. Before levelers I would not install a 50/50 offset.
I have a question about the tiling thing. I noticed you cut the tile at the door entrance instead of keeping a whole piece uncut. If I don't cut mine to make it meet the shower basin corner it would make for one piece of travertine to be cut into an L shape so to speak. I have concerns of that tile cracking later. Would it look ok to not have a full uncut tile at the entrance or would it be better to just run the tile the other direction so as to keep the line without having to cut an L shape into such a long piece.
If the tile is set correctly, you should not have a crack. If you are worried about it, then, sure, run the tile the other direction. There's no right or wrong with these things, just what other people prefer.
1/16" (2MM) Peygran Tile Leveling System 500 Clips. Lippage Free Tile and Stone Installation for PRO and DIY. The Most Precise and Reliable Product on The Market. a.co/d/7RF1SVG
@@TodayIWorkOn thank you so much! So one more for ya… I’m using 12x24 porcelain tile on the concrete floor and different 12x24 porcelain tile over the Durock board on walls. What is the best Mortar to use for each?
www.homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-Products-LevelQuik-RS-50-lbs-Self-Leveling-Underlayment-LQ50/100192482 Proper prep is crucial. I’ve used this for years and never had an issue. Good luck with what you’re working on!
I hired someone to do my 12 x 24s for all my floors but he didn't use the clip/wedge levelers. I waited so many years for this and I want to be happy with them. I can see and feel the unevenness. I plan to hire someone to do redo only the areas most noticeable. My question is..Can the clip/wedges be used next to a tile that is staying down? i.e.
Part 2 ..i.e. ... say I'm removing 6 tiles, but the others staying down around it have the dried cement, how can I put the clip in? Should I break off one part of the clip?
Pretty loaded question. You can grind out under the existing tile where the mortar is and give some room to install a clip. Also, you can just use the levelers where the tile is new. No tile job is perfect perfect and even with levelers, there might be a slight lippage here and there. It’s really hard to install 12x24 tile with no levelers. You can’t break off the one part of the clip because the leveler will not be able to pull and level out the other tile.
The simple reason why the box says not to lay 50/50 is from lippage. The tile levelers alleviate that issue. Before tile levelers we didn’t have a way to install 50/50.
Totally fine! Very modern. Same concept in this video, just need to use some spacers to keep your lines nice then install levelers next to the spacers.
Two part question. Do you ever or have you ever used spin doctor leveling system? When installing 12x24 size tiles is it good to keep the 24” width layout going in the shorter distance of the rooms dimension? Thx
It's all subjective on how you like the lines. I have not used the spinny levelers, but they seem to be fine. Make sure you don't scratch the tile when spinning.
I mean… you didn’t knock the notches down, of course the coverage is bad. Move the tiles back and forth shading the notches, then look at the coverage.
U saved my life i didnt know what to do on a job i just got im handy man but this video saved me now i can do it with confidence
Best straight to the point informative video
Thank you.
I look you up before I started my 12 x 24 tile job in the kitchen and the suggestion about the level pieces saved my project. The floor came out perfect and looks professional and yes buttering the back of the tile before laying it down makes it stay down great video. Thanks!
I’m starting to tile tomorrow with these exact tiles over ditra. Thanks for creating this, super helpful.
He’s very good at back buttering the tiles without getting mortar on his fingers. Once you get mortar on your fingers it ends up everywhere. I will still use gloves when I finally do my own floors. I’ve done several practice runs just to get down the technique.
Every 12x24 tile I've ever installed specifically says not to do a 50/50. But I will say you're pretty clean
They say(said) it due to lippage issues. With levelers, that lippage situation is not a factor anymore. Before levelers I would not install a 50/50 offset.
Another great video. This is exactly the 12 x 24 tile job I will be doing after the shower pan is mudded down.
super helpful. without this vid., I would have forgot to use levelers. Much appreciated!
Excellent
Very good!
Nicely executed and explained, Thx
I never seen a clean contractor before
I'm using 1/4 in trowel on the floor and the back butter? So that would be like using a 1/2in trowel.
Nice job
I have a question about the tiling thing. I noticed you cut the tile at the door entrance instead of keeping a whole piece uncut. If I don't cut mine to make it meet the shower basin corner it would make for one piece of travertine to be cut into an L shape so to speak. I have concerns of that tile cracking later. Would it look ok to not have a full uncut tile at the entrance or would it be better to just run the tile the other direction so as to keep the line without having to cut an L shape into such a long piece.
If the tile is set correctly, you should not have a crack. If you are worried about it, then, sure, run the tile the other direction. There's no right or wrong with these things, just what other people prefer.
i dont see any links to the products you mentioned. Like the kneeler/roller
I can work on that and list them in the description.
Love your videos they’re really helping me with my remodel. What is the brand of spacers and leveling spacers you’re using?
1/16" (2MM) Peygran Tile Leveling System 500 Clips. Lippage Free Tile and Stone Installation for PRO and DIY. The Most Precise and Reliable Product on The Market. a.co/d/7RF1SVG
@@TodayIWorkOn thank you so much! So one more for ya… I’m using 12x24 porcelain tile on the concrete floor and different 12x24 porcelain tile over the Durock board on walls. What is the best Mortar to use for each?
I mean thin set… Sorry I’m a DIYer🤷
@@kirkpeebles7936 I use Schluter All-Set on any large format tiles. It’s not cheap, but it applies so well and it’s some great modified mortar.
Just found your channel. Great videos! Do you recommend a brand of leveling system? Thanks
www.homedepot.com/p/Custom-Building-Products-LevelQuik-RS-50-lbs-Self-Leveling-Underlayment-LQ50/100192482
Proper prep is crucial. I’ve used this for years and never had an issue. Good luck with what you’re working on!
I hired someone to do my 12 x 24s for all my floors but he didn't use the clip/wedge levelers. I waited so many years for this and I want to be happy with them. I can see and feel the unevenness. I plan to hire someone to do redo only the areas most noticeable. My question is..Can the clip/wedges be used next to a tile that is staying down? i.e.
Yes, if you cut a groove for it using a multi tool (oscillating tool) which has a flat blade that moves back and forth
Do you always do a 50-50 pattern
Depends on what the client and designer wants.
Part 2 ..i.e. ... say I'm removing 6 tiles, but the others staying down around it have the dried cement, how can I put the clip in? Should I break off one part of the clip?
Pretty loaded question. You can grind out under the existing tile where the mortar is and give some room to install a clip. Also, you can just use the levelers where the tile is new. No tile job is perfect perfect and even with levelers, there might be a slight lippage here and there. It’s really hard to install 12x24 tile with no levelers.
You can’t break off the one part of the clip because the leveler will not be able to pull and level out the other tile.
I have been reading you shouldn’t do a 50% overlap. I’m doing my first tile job to my bathroom and what are your thoughts?
The simple reason why the box says not to lay 50/50 is from lippage. The tile levelers alleviate that issue. Before tile levelers we didn’t have a way to install 50/50.
Tile levellers don’t take bow out of tile 1/3 offset
nice video....is it ok to install 12 x 24 tile in a straight stacked pattern?
Totally fine! Very modern. Same concept in this video, just need to use some spacers to keep your lines nice then install levelers next to the spacers.
Two part question. Do you ever or have you ever used spin doctor leveling system? When installing 12x24 size tiles is it good to keep the 24” width layout going in the shorter distance of the rooms dimension? Thx
It's all subjective on how you like the lines.
I have not used the spinny levelers, but they seem to be fine. Make sure you don't scratch the tile when spinning.
@@TodayIWorkOn 👍🏻 Thank you.
NICE
How do you spell the leveling system? Can’t find it on Amazon
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Thanks.
How long after install are you standing on it? Stable enough with the levelers to gently walk over before its dry?
A quick tiptoe once or twice, sure. Standing on them for more than 2-3 seconds, nah.
I wouldn’t even “ tip toe” on then at all. 😁👍🏻
I mean… you didn’t knock the notches down, of course the coverage is bad. Move the tiles back and forth shading the notches, then look at the coverage.
Layout not great full tile at the door not at the shower base
Why are you competing with that music? It's a tutorial video not an entertainment video.