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Could you tell me more details about him? is he a contractor or someone you know who is just helping you? what's his labour rate? does he have experience? did you get him through reference? is he doing alone or are you helping him?
My project will be hallway, foyer, plus kitchen, laundry and powder room. I figure it'll take about 2 days to complete. If you don't mind, may I have his contact?
Thanks a lot!
Marklin, I'd like to share my knowledge with you but it may be discouraging.
If your sub-floor is not thicker enough, be prepared for two weeks at least.
In that case, it'll be wise to divide the project to two, unless you have some where else to cook and eat during your project.
If I remembered right, the thickness for the sub-floor should be 1.5"( or better 1.75") at least.
If the sub-floor is too thin, it will stretch and squeak and the tiles won't stay long.
So for your 600sqft project, you need 19 sheets of 4x8 (32sqft per sheet) plywood, 4000 screws to enforce them (one screw every 4" along the edge, 6" apart in the middle).
My project is very similar to yours and I got my drill burnt out because I didn't give it enough time to cool down.
You need several drill bits for the screw too, unless you can get a super hard one.
After you tightened your floor, the rest job may be easier.
Spread mortar and put tiles on, then let them dry ( practice ahead, even it sounds easy).
Usually it takes one day to dry or you need to check the mortar's instruction for its setting time.
Then apply the grout and another day passing by.
For the last day, you need to clean up the grout on the surface of tiles for few times.
Alas, the project is done, finally!
