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Q: Do you tile over hot mop?

• <div><p>You cannot tile directly over hot mop waterproofing because tile requires a smooth, solid surface to adhere properly. Additionally, the shower bed pan needs to be raised and sloped toward the drain to prevent water from pooling. However, you can hot mop and apply a sloped mortar bed over the top (to which the tile can then be adhered). </p></div>

Q: Will peel-and-stick tiles damage walls?

• <div><p>As long as you follow the instructions on your peel-and-stick tile packaging, it should not damage your walls. A possible instance when you may accidentally damage your walls is if you install tiles improperly using additional adhesives that aren&rsquo;t recommended.</p><p>Also, you can damage your walls if you&rsquo;re not careful when removing tile. For example, you could accidentally make holes in the drywall with a paint scraper if you don&rsquo;t heat the adhesive long enough before trying to pry it off.</p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of a concrete tile roof?

• <div><p>One major drawback of a concrete tile roof is that the material is heavier than most other roofing materials, so there&rsquo;s a good chance you&rsquo;ll need structural reinforcements for your home before you can install the roofing material. Concrete tile roofs are also twice as expensive as asphalt shingle roofs, so even though they last much longer, you&rsquo;ll see higher up-front costs and lower overall value from concrete roof tiles.</p></div>

Q: Can you put a backsplash on drywall?

• <div><p>Yes, you can install a backsplash directly onto drywall, provided the wall is properly prepped, clean, and dry. For best results, especially in kitchen areas, your walls should be made of moisture-resistant drywall, often called green board. If your current wall isn't moisture-resistant, it's recommended to replace it before installing the backsplash. For even greater protection against water damage, you can remove the existing drywall and install a tile backer board or cement board instead. While properly installed standard drywall is typically strong enough to support a backsplash, some local building codes may require water-resistant materials in kitchen areas, so it's a good idea to check.</p></div>

Q: Couldn’t I just attach drywall to the tile with adhesive instead of screws?

• <div><p>Here&rsquo;s another instance of where the answer is you <i>could</i>, but that doesn&rsquo;t mean you <i>should</i>. Yes, part of the issue is getting the drywall to stay in place on the tiles, and it&rsquo;s understandable that screws will crack the tiles and cause them to crumble. That&rsquo;s why it&rsquo;s a much better idea to screw drywall into studs, not your porcelain or ceramic tile. But aside from issues with attaching the drywall, it&rsquo;s also about ensuring a smooth application without trapping moisture inside.</p></div>

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Great one day install. Showed up on time and day scheduled and with all materials needed.
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Quick respose time. Good service and quality work.
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The ideas transformed the way I do business. They taught me things w my building that I no idea were serious problems until Stacie brought it to light.
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He did a really fine job. He was very punctual. He cleaned up after himself. He is a nice guy and very easy to deal with.
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Richard is very knowledgeable about Heat and Air units.From repairing existing systems to installing new ones he can get the job done.
Langston Heat & Air
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Ralph installed a fence and painted the eaves of my home. He did a very good job and I paid him very well so I called him back to do more work B U T ........HE HAS DISAPPOINTED ME THIS TIME TO THE POINT OF ANGER. He completed about 1/3 of the job (which he worked several hours - 3 or 4) and...
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"Excellent, I was contacted, the proposed job was inspected and a date set to do the work. It was completed in a timely manner. I found the personnel very knowledgeable as to what had to be done and all questions were answered. I will certainly call on Apollo Custom for any future work and highly recommend them to others."

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"The handyman finished the project on time. He explained very well what heâ s going to do and what he did. His quote was reasonable. Heâ s very friendly and honest. I ended up having him fix the gap between the wall and my garage door which he fixed on the same day as my first project. I highly recommend Mr. Slim!"

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"Scott did a great job with our jetted tub project. He took an unused part of our bedroom and created an oasis! He created the wooden frame for the Jacuzzi tub, did all of the carpentry needed and tiled the area after the tub was installed. Scott was our go-to expert when we ran into any questions or issues with other tradesmen. He was always available, quick to respond and showed up exactly when he said he would. We couldn't be happier with the end result. Thanks Scott!"

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Backsplash Installation questions, answered by experts

You cannot tile directly over hot mop waterproofing because tile requires a smooth, solid surface to adhere properly. Additionally, the shower bed pan needs to be raised and sloped toward the drain to prevent water from pooling. However, you can hot mop and apply a sloped mortar bed over the top (to which the tile can then be adhered).

As long as you follow the instructions on your peel-and-stick tile packaging, it should not damage your walls. A possible instance when you may accidentally damage your walls is if you install tiles improperly using additional adhesives that aren’t recommended.

Also, you can damage your walls if you’re not careful when removing tile. For example, you could accidentally make holes in the drywall with a paint scraper if you don’t heat the adhesive long enough before trying to pry it off.

One major drawback of a concrete tile roof is that the material is heavier than most other roofing materials, so there’s a good chance you’ll need structural reinforcements for your home before you can install the roofing material. Concrete tile roofs are also twice as expensive as asphalt shingle roofs, so even though they last much longer, you’ll see higher up-front costs and lower overall value from concrete roof tiles.

Yes, you can install a backsplash directly onto drywall, provided the wall is properly prepped, clean, and dry. For best results, especially in kitchen areas, your walls should be made of moisture-resistant drywall, often called green board. If your current wall isn't moisture-resistant, it's recommended to replace it before installing the backsplash. For even greater protection against water damage, you can remove the existing drywall and install a tile backer board or cement board instead. While properly installed standard drywall is typically strong enough to support a backsplash, some local building codes may require water-resistant materials in kitchen areas, so it's a good idea to check.

Here’s another instance of where the answer is you could, but that doesn’t mean you should. Yes, part of the issue is getting the drywall to stay in place on the tiles, and it’s understandable that screws will crack the tiles and cause them to crumble. That’s why it’s a much better idea to screw drywall into studs, not your porcelain or ceramic tile. But aside from issues with attaching the drywall, it’s also about ensuring a smooth application without trapping moisture inside.

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