Leveling Clip problems solved.

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Leveling clip problems solved. With many types of leveling systems one of the main problems people run into when removing the clips the next day, is that the bases of the clips do not all break properly below the tile at the base of the clip. This is caused by either thinset mortar coming up the grout lines and wedging the clip or the tiles pinching the clips holding them in place. In this video I give you a solution to this problem that will eliminate almost completely this problem and all your clips will break how they are supposed to at the base of the tile, leaving no legs sticking up above the tile. All tile installed by Sal DiBlasi, Elite-tile Company, in the Boston North Shore area. This video contains affiliate links, which means I will receive a small commission if you click on the product link. #tile #transformthetrade #howtotile #installingtile #howtoinstalltile #laticrete #mapei #Schlutersystems #diy #construction #ardex
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@sonofthunder. 3 жыл бұрын

the godfather of tile... sal diblasi

@michaelwcorrieajr2278 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously!

@ajmedeiros77 3 жыл бұрын

Fa get a bout it guy 😆

@sonofthunder. 3 жыл бұрын

@@ajmedeiros77 showaa...lol,boston accent

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

😊👍

@teddywilliamson3547 3 жыл бұрын

😃😃😃😃

@davep857 2 жыл бұрын

You are my favorite tile pro. I'm a 20 home remodeler in Chicago. I have been doing my own tile work for many years and recently have been doing lots more tile work. Always something new to learn. Thank you for the professional videos and information. Dave - BDI Remodeling

@SalDiBlasi 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@michaelbwebb 3 жыл бұрын

Sal, Just wanted to thank you. I used to play as an advanced DIY’er installing tile. I have not touched that tool collection in 10 years but have purchased a new house or “project” as my Daughter calls them. Anyway, starting a fairly elaborate by my standards tile installation and your mentoring videos are amazing to make me start thinking about all the nuances of installation again. So much appreciated. Ordered some of the products you have linked. Thanks for sharing those also.

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Glad that my videos where bable to help in some small way.

@davidmckeen216 25 күн бұрын

Thank you , figured this out by necessity on a big area . Great information on your video's. Always good to get confirmation on an idea 💡 that works.

@shanegirton7881 3 жыл бұрын

Much respect Sal. I gain so much knowledge watching your vids, but usually it's well after I've attempted something and messed it up LOL

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my video.

@jamesstufano1504 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip Sal. Wish I saw this before I bought my T-lock 1/8 clips

@b.a.1591 4 ай бұрын

I found this video because I was worried I bought clips that were too small now I am going out to get spacers to use with them thanks for all the better advice. 👍

@SalDiBlasi 4 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@TrevorMorrisSound Жыл бұрын

The most clutch tip in this video was scraping joints before you place the clips so thinset doesn't smoosh out into the clips. That combined with undersized clips I installed my first floor without problems thanks so much Sal.

@SalDiBlasi Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my video.

@cfomusic73 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip Sal. You are definitely the god father of tiling! I only use this method if I'm doing an 1/8 grout joints and run out of 1/8 clips and have to use 1/16 clips. I rarely have any issues with the clips getting stuck. I try to make sure I keep the joints clean so that doesn't happen. It is a great idea but for me an extra step would not be ideal when doing large sqft of a room.......I rather use different size clips for different applications. So I rather rely on the clips as my spacing to help quickly setting tile. This may be needed for some tile setters though. I do this 5 days a week but what do I do on my day off on a Saturday morning......WATCH Sal videos... Love your work Sal!

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

yes, if you keep the grout line clean and use a good quality system, you won't have any issues. Thanks for watching my videos.

@zanderday4466 10 ай бұрын

one of those things I wish I would have thought of first! Great Tip!!

@michaelgriggle5601 3 жыл бұрын

Always great solutions Sal.

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my video.

@RuthlessGaming5849 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks Sal!

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@stephenkarlsen2954 Жыл бұрын

You Rock Sal !!

@Pete5910 2 жыл бұрын

Straight genius. Thank you. Definitely will try this

@SalDiBlasi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my video.

@rthompson968 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, Sal. Thank you!

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!!

@Repairman87 3 жыл бұрын

That's going to be a nice looking floor!

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it will

@reillyliner 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic advice!

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jeffhahn01 3 жыл бұрын

This was a very good tip. Thanks!

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@skyace888 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip Sal! Been struggling with the PLM 1/8" clip removal at times despite cleaning the joints best I can. Will try this for future projects.

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

And be sure to knock your clips out the next day.

@michaelgriggle5601 3 жыл бұрын

I find if you wack em from the sides , as close to tile surface as possible, ( I use a solid rubber grout float). I have no problems.

@sandatrip980 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thank You

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@teddywilliamson3547 3 жыл бұрын

Daggum it, just when I thought this DIY city boy had all the pro-tips!!! Cool.

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my video.

@mattamal1 4 ай бұрын

You helped me on a tile job temendously!!!! Thanks for posting videos.

@mattamal1 4 ай бұрын

trememdously !!!!

@SalDiBlasi 4 ай бұрын

Glad to help

@JohnRogers0014 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sal, your instructional videos allowed me the confidence to pull and install a 1000 sq ft of large format tile floor. 16"×48" tiles @ $18 a sq ft. labor only. Your efforts add value to this world. Wish I could share pictures it turned out steller. Thank you.

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Glad that it turned out great and that my videos were able to help in some way.

@sonofthunder. 3 жыл бұрын

great tips on clips,thanks sal ,yeah ive had to dremel a few thicker ones

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my video.

@marycahillclc 3 жыл бұрын

I had to dremel a few too. Not fun but it worked.

@enkodellc 3 жыл бұрын

I learned the same thing after too many breaking. Wish you would have had this video a year ago when you recommended these clips. Either way love the videos.

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my video.

@BZ1340 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid Sal

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my video.

@rideauviewconstruction717 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that tip.

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@michaelm11702 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sal for all the info. I'm installing 12x24 porcelain tiles on the floor of a 108 year old house, i.e. the substrate is not perfect. Do you think it's OK to use 1/4" spacers with 1/16" clips?

@TalkingGIJoe Жыл бұрын

Excellent... I used these levelers for the first time and found out they are not a substitute for a spacer... you stiil need the tile spacers to do a proper install along with the lipage leveler... next time!

@BMan-up3qj 3 жыл бұрын

Your the man sal great idea. One clip you won't run into that problem are peygran they will break below the grout line everytime no matter what

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

I have tried them Not really a fan of the wedge they have.

@BMan-up3qj 3 жыл бұрын

@@SalDiBlasi same here the wedges are to small and even the clips yes they don't break in the grout line but they are hard to break off and also overpriced

@mark2524 3 жыл бұрын

As a former professional tiler it hurts my knees & back just watching videos of tiling. Tiling pros (real pros) aren't paid anywhere near enough money for their work.

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@soufiane6854 3 жыл бұрын

Facts

@Sugarshane88 Жыл бұрын

I'd say 15,000 for a 800 square foot bathroom floor and walls is pretty good

@Titantitan001 Жыл бұрын

You can say that again XD We literally have to fix other trades mistakes and make it look more appealing.

@user-ir4js9rc2g 4 ай бұрын

i just did a floor and some of the clips didnt come out. we had to grind them out. and chipped a few tiles. i saw this as a solution. thank you.

@SalDiBlasi 4 ай бұрын

😊👍

@hiddencityboxing4564 3 жыл бұрын

Like the work sal👍 #TileLife Can you show how you do the cuts and layout for Herribone next time?🙏 I like to learn tips and tricks!

@csimet 7 ай бұрын

More great tips from you. I've always tried to break mine off in-line with the grout line, since even a slight angle could cause this issue. The newer versions of the clips don't seem to have this issue, at least that I've seen so far. Perhaps they are made weaker. What do you suggest for a 1/16" grout line (and clips) where you can't get a spacer narrower than the clip itself?

@Goldenboy-Nurlan 3 жыл бұрын

Goood work and play.boy!🥂👍

@cglees 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant thank you

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

No worries!

@jgkrus 5 ай бұрын

Do.ypu still use those spacers and wedge systems? Donyiu like the wedge system the you spin the top down on the tile

@davidedamato8289 3 жыл бұрын

Ciao sal sei sempre un mastro

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Grazie tanto

@arncj18 Жыл бұрын

can the spacers be activated by hand? for a DIY 20 sf only

@oldhippie8774 10 ай бұрын

Good tip, Many professionals only show the advantages of a method or system they use, probably so that they do not have to admit that they run into problems. And many will ignore this solution because it takes more time and Time is Money for them, it damages their reputation and their Egos but as a DIY this tip is very useful, I can imagine that if you have to cut several clips later it will waste more time than solving the problem .before it arises.

@SalDiBlasi 10 ай бұрын

😊👍

@sandordaraban6016 3 жыл бұрын

Super..for beginer

@redplaiddevelopments 3 жыл бұрын

Do you do this for shower walls as well? Love your videos. Thanks for the content

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, every install

@pg-erk3938 3 жыл бұрын

Genius!

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

😊👍

@juergenpaton5004 2 жыл бұрын

Did it that way just last week, looked like Lego Land but worked well

@marycahillclc 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’ve learned so much from your videos 😁. I have a question/video request; How do you stop a tile project for the day with levelers, then come back to finish the next day? We ended up putting a place holder in that had no mortar on it. Then we could put a clip in it for the night so the last tile that was mortared in place was level and the spacer/leveler stayed in place. I’m not sure if there was a better way?? I hope that made sense. Thanks!

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

This should help kzfaq.info/get/bejne/adCEp9dmyODOiXU.html

@resp79 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Sal, what’s the best method to remove a clips that are stuck in the thinset? I was thinking a grout removal tool using a oscillating tool?

@marcgambone4240 Жыл бұрын

I usually try to use my grinded but sometimes I heat up my knife with a lighter and use to melt through

@originalotrex 3 жыл бұрын

Sal, as always, excellent advice! Question: I am about to tile a floor (on Ditra) for the first time. It's 13" x 13" tile and I am leaning away from an anti-lippage system. Will I need one on a tile that small?

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't bother using them on a tile that small.

@originalotrex 3 жыл бұрын

@@SalDiBlasi Thanks, Sal. Good to know your expert opinion matches my hunch. To make life easier I have pre-filled the Ditra. That alone gives me even more respect for the wear-and-tear that tilers must endure on the job.

@jkepps 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for sharing!

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

You bet!

@mitchg3401 3 жыл бұрын

Sal, Great work! I see that you split the room when removing the clips and spacer. How long do you have to wait to remove the clips and spacer?

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Remove the spacers as you go, always remove the clips the next day.

@ceramictilepro 2 жыл бұрын

did you back butter?

@frankcatrini4816 3 жыл бұрын

probably a good tip for those who just cant work clean. i know you do good work sal but honestly cleanliness might not be your stong suite. i see those wedges and see thinset covering them and cringe, also when striking the thinset away from the tile edges if the margin trowel is held at the wrong angle it just pushes thinset to the tile edge and you cant have any of that when placing a clip. i guess im just anal, but none of my wedges have thinset on them and on average when doing a job with 1/16 clips and using them as my spacer (so a finished joint of 1/16 if rectified) i get maybe 1 clip that breaks wrong. so imo the best info on this subject is to be more careful on cleaniness, but most just cant do that, so i suppose this is good info for most others....

@MrRecklessryan 3 жыл бұрын

I envy how clean tilers can work, I end up on my hand and knees with a sponge for 2 hours lol.

@mattkinsman1452 3 жыл бұрын

Is it worth using a leveling system on 8x8 7/16” thick tiles for bathroom floor that is 5.5’ x 4’?

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

@dwaynenero535 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Sal, what is your mortar of choice for floors and for backsplash? Yours always looks light and smooth. Thanks

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Several kinds, I prefer the light weight mortars like Mapei Ultralight, Ardex X77, and some laticrete products.

@dwaynenero535 3 жыл бұрын

@@SalDiBlasi thank you buddy, you are awesome. By the way I'm gonna go to your site to buy some products and I will let you know how I enjoy them. Take care man, keep up the good work 😉👍🏽

@number6396 3 жыл бұрын

Sal - I bought a house on concrete slab. I have a son in a power wheelchair. I need to demo entire bath and recess the entire floor (with lipless transition into bathroom and into shower). I will remove existing tub/shower insert and install a tiled curbless roll-in shower. Is it possible to get your advice on the best way to do this? I have watched MANY of your videos and am still perplexed. Thank you.

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Talk to a Schluter rep, they can give you the best specific advice for your situation if you use their products.

@kevinbaxter1571 2 ай бұрын

i will be trying this after buying 1000 spacers of the recommended size when i already had thinner ones.... lol

@ericfoster1671 3 жыл бұрын

Great tip but that's a significant amount of extra time just for a couple tough clips. Do you pay by the hour?

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Much quicker than you think.

@napleshomeimprovementsllc5944 Жыл бұрын

Sal I’m just wonder what you charge a Sq Ft on that there fish bone look.

@SalDiBlasi Жыл бұрын

Square foot pricing is a thing of the past.

@maydanlex 3 жыл бұрын

I'm getting the odd spacer that leaves a small piece between the tiles when removed (on the Perfect Level Master). Only thing I can figure is to use a knife to cut them out best I can.

@Jack-russell103 3 жыл бұрын

Use a multi tool

@moridin73 3 жыл бұрын

just make sure you don't get the tool blade cross wise in the joint.

@slavlen7 3 жыл бұрын

Подскажи друг что за наколенники посоветуй и насколько они удобны?

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

What I use when I am doing floor tile www.proknee.com/kneepads

@AWX02A 2 жыл бұрын

Have another question. Is perfect level master clip reusable?

@SalDiBlasi 2 жыл бұрын

@jamesschweiker8281 3 жыл бұрын

I need help with pricing. It seems like it's never enough and I'm wondering how you quote for success.

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

This is the place for you tilemoney.com/

@steverone7623 2 жыл бұрын

A swift kick with the ol boot works great

@ivtec845 3 жыл бұрын

I have never had a clip break incorrectly and I just use qep clips from home depot 💁‍♂️

@brandonthamm6453 3 жыл бұрын

Never thought about it... the 1/8 clips don't like to break clean on wedi shower walls either.

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Try this way, it will make your life much easier.

@fnelsoninteg 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite part is kicking them off the next day Sal. Put that hammer down and take some anger out! 🤣

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

I am Chill.

@MistAtsiM 3 жыл бұрын

The only time I had problem is when thinset squeezes out around the clip. Rest of the times. Butter

@aaronjones4039 6 ай бұрын

Beauty

@SalDiBlasi 6 ай бұрын

😊👍

@sonofthunder. 3 жыл бұрын

i like the thin clips ,as the thinset cures,crystals hydrate ,ive used large format, non rectifed edges sort of taper,and still end up with tight grout lines

@MrRecklessryan 3 жыл бұрын

I'm just about to try a similar system out called "clip it", the clips are already 3mm though and I don't want to go larger than that so this is not an option. hopefully I don't have too much trouble.

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Be sure to knock out the clips the next day and to keep grout lines clean.

@MrRecklessryan 3 жыл бұрын

@@SalDiBlasi It worked out great, I'll use these on everyfloor I do from now on, not a lip in sight.

@wolverinegnr Жыл бұрын

Hunt tool spacers link not working

@oddopops1327 4 ай бұрын

👍👍😉

@por122676 3 жыл бұрын

What about if you don't use those clips at all ? And set the tile as a real tiler?

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

A real tile setter understands and uses all the tools at his disposal.

@frankcatrini4816 3 жыл бұрын

real tiler? i would love to see your 36 or longer plank job with a 1/16 0r perhaps slightly wider joint without clips? or at least see it compared to a job with clips. its impossible to get a plank job without clips to look like one with even if the slab is perfectly level . you see most long planks have a bow in the middle and without clips there is absolutely nothing you can do to prevent a rise where that joint meets the next staggerd tile, but with clips it actually splits all heights perfectly and can put a slight flex to flat until the thinset dries. if you take 2 plank tiles and hold them face to face you can see the wobble and if you apply pressure to the ends you can press that wobble out easily and thats what the clips do.....now perhaps with a square tile run straight pattern, i supoose you can get the floor just as flat, but not with planks, no way possible

@781redrum8 9 ай бұрын

Is it just me or does using tile level system like these clips take more time to install I’m only installing 100sqft a day with these clips compared to when I didn’t used clips i installed twice that

@781redrum8 9 ай бұрын

And it does make that floor flatter but I feel like I’m lifting up every tile to make sure I have enough coverage because I’m worried about the spacer under the tile preventing contact with the thin set

@JT_70 3 жыл бұрын

Cool spacers but pricey at $.10 each. I’ve had to Dremel out broken leveling clips and can see how these could save time.

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

😊👍

@kimchee94112 3 ай бұрын

My problem is it breaks too easily right after installation before it's set so need to use something heavy to hold the tiles it down.

@SalDiBlasi 3 ай бұрын

You need a better leveling system

@waguchan2414 3 жыл бұрын

What is the smallest size tile you use the leveling systems on?

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Usually tiles bigger than 16", however they can be used on tiles as small as 12" but it is really a waste.

@honestlyforreal6304 3 жыл бұрын

Or... Stay clean! 1/8" will break out just fine. Thinset built up on the edge of the post/clip causes the failing break off. Also, thinset between the post/clip, and the tile, will cause the pattern gain that normally results from a sloppy messy installation.

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Clean is important, breaking out the clips the next day a must.

@justingrimes8293 5 ай бұрын

What happens when the clips damage the edge of the tiles?

@SalDiBlasi 5 ай бұрын

Never had that happen, the clips are plastic, the tile is porcelain.

@justingrimes8293 5 ай бұрын

@@SalDiBlasi when that tab breaks, the wedge rocks forward, and create a pressure point that blew out the edge of my glazing

@ShootStraight84 3 жыл бұрын

Man you got time on your hands lol

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

I get paid for my time.

@ShootStraight84 3 жыл бұрын

@@SalDiBlasi I’m sure you do.

@ExtremeRecluse Жыл бұрын

I'm not using these anymore. My tiles fell off the wall. I will just use the x spacers. My tiles don't have a sharper 90 degree profile.

@shawnfelix3573 3 жыл бұрын

Sal what happened to tile coach why his work always failing

@sonofthunder. 3 жыл бұрын

isaacs work isn't always failing ,hes a great person ,who shows things to educate,as products evolve

@grrinc 3 жыл бұрын

If you think tradesmen never have bad days then you must have children's level naivety. Isaac is without ego and humble enough to show us everything - good and bad. I suggest you spend a few moments reflecting on your lack of maturity.

@shawnfelix3573 3 жыл бұрын

That why you don't have a job and people don't have faith in you to put dear money in your hands is fail

@amardjebal222 3 жыл бұрын

Never mind you working backwards. Start from inside out the room.

@JoseAguilar-dv2nd 3 жыл бұрын

O back batter

@justinadolf9415 2 жыл бұрын

Round here we call them training wheels

@SalDiBlasi 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should try them, seems you don't understand that any tool that helps do a better job is worth using.

@arncj18 Жыл бұрын

these are not 1mm clips i assume

@MrRecklessryan 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you could improve on the design and cash in!

@LosmiPZS 4 ай бұрын

Why would they produce 1mm wedges if you're not gonna use it as grout line distance? instead you put a bigger one... Time is money,and you're wasting it here,just use quality ones and no problem.

@nickbro01 3 жыл бұрын

The trick is to break them first thing in the morning

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Correct

@kallenyc 2 жыл бұрын

What is a minimum amount if time to wait before breaking them out? 15ish hrs?

@atkgrl 5 ай бұрын

That doesn’t solve the problem of breaking your not using the spacers for what they are intended you are just recommending using bigger spacers

@SalDiBlasi 5 ай бұрын

If you had ever use a tile leveling system, you would know that it does absolutely solve the problem.

@angelnares5239 3 жыл бұрын

Damn SAL, 😔 deleting my comments

@TM-xz3wj 2 жыл бұрын

No use what so ever

@chrisatc627 2 ай бұрын

You lay your mirror wrong , it’s supposed to be troweled in all one direction, when you don’t you only get about 50%coverage under the tile which is prone to cracking in upcoming years, you’ve probably worked your whole life and never knew this no disrespect

@SalDiBlasi 2 ай бұрын

Look again, they are all in one direction, except in a few tight places. Maybe you should check some of my other videos, like this one. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbVpl7hhr63NfIU.html

@markjett899 3 жыл бұрын

Or u can just use normal spacers lol

@kallenyc 2 жыл бұрын

Normal spacers wouldn't level the tiles

@markjett899 2 жыл бұрын

@@kallenyc the hell they don't lol

@paulcowan5748 3 жыл бұрын

What a lot of shite, if i want 1mm joint im not going to put 2mm spacer

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

You should never use 1mm grout joints, no matter what. Don't believe me, look it up in the TCNA handbook.

@paulcowan5748 3 жыл бұрын

@@SalDiBlasi with respect sal, ive been in the tile trade for 40years and ive never seen a marble or any stone job done with 2mm joints uk and Australia

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulcowan5748 2020 TCNA handbook page 37 and I quote "The minimum required joint width for ceramic tile and Natural stone tile is 1/16". Setting ceramic or stone without a grout joint of at least 1/16", often referred to as a butt joint, does not provide sufficient accommodation for dynamic building movement, differential thermal expansion , or allowable variation in fabrication or manufacturing." End quote. look it up, but then again the US might have different standards than where you are. www.tileletter.com/what-is-minimum-grout-joint/ www.ceramictilefoundation.org/blog/ansi-standards-tile-installers-best-friend Need more, I can refer you to other references if you like.

@paulcowan5748 3 жыл бұрын

@@SalDiBlasi ok sal one sixteenth is 1.58mm think we're splitting hairs now, sorry for comment, should have chose my words more carefully,can see you love your trade as do i

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulcowan5748 No problem, if I am challenged I will usually respond with backup and proof of my assertion. Lots of installers around here that really should not be setting tile.

@KelvinKenny8207 3 жыл бұрын

pls get a good mic,, i'm barely hear your voice...

@markuskraft6702 3 жыл бұрын

Worst thing I ever saw.

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Haven't seen much then.

@stevebetker829 3 жыл бұрын

I really don't know but after using those things ,I would say the perfect place to put them is in the trash can. Dont waste your money or time.

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

Correct, you really don't know.

@stevebetker829 3 жыл бұрын

@@SalDiBlasi yep. If you are a DIY dont waste your time or money. I can do better old school

@SalDiBlasi 3 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q5mPYLl8rLSngY0.html

@stevebetker829 3 жыл бұрын

@@SalDiBlasi yep. I appreciate it. I used a different brand of level system. It was a joke. The torque tool broke the first day . That was just one problem. Just wanted to say that I do appreciate excellent craftsman like you and donnie D. but this stuff didnt work well for me. Have a blessed day mr. Sal.

@maydanlex 3 жыл бұрын

I'm doing 12 X 24 tiles as a DIY project..I can't imagine doing the job without them.