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I cut my artichokes down and piled on lots of soil to overwinter them, but two of them refuse to stay buried until spring,should I let them grow,or should I cut them back again and bury them deeper ??? It is way too early for them to already be growing back....they just don't know any better ;-) |
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Not sure where you are, what climate, but my opinion is that I would heap a lot more mulch over the top of them to try to keep them buried. Wouldn't want the cold getting down into the crown. I'd also try to put a board over them to shed water, since it's wet cold that will do them in as much as anything. |
Southern Oregon I was just wondering if you knew it wouldn't hurt the artichokes to cut the back again, before I cover them up again.... Don't want to hurt my babies (they are wonderful producers ;-) |
- Posted by skagit_goat_man_ WA (My Page) on Mon, Jan 4, 10 at 18:13
In a zone 7 I just cut them back and did not cover them. The Green Globe and Imperial Star sent up new plants every year. Tom |
Hi Goat Man, I have grown these pups for 2 years and they are wonderful Usually after I cut them down and heavily mulch over them they stay buried until Spring, but they are all (at first I thought just two of them, but all four are) popping up new growth already, so you don't think the cold weather to come is going to kill them, yours are sprouting already too ???? |
This is my first artichoke attempt. Last month, I started 3 or 4 seeds inside under lights, and they appear to be quite healthy seedlings. A few weeks ago, I hardened them off outside - as usual - left them in their shoebox with another box on top in a sheltered shady spot. One was planted in a permanent spot and survived. Yesterday, I planted another near the first. We rarely have freezing temps here, so not anticipating that they will freeze, but wondering if I stunted growth by planting out so soon. I'm in So. Cal. coastal and yesterday the temperature was up around 70. Tomorrow - who knows. I still have 2 more little tads sitting in a sunny window - just in case. Comments on growing them? Bejay |
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RE: Mongo? Anyone? Tub deck framing & subfloor questions... (Follow-Up #3)
posted by: mongoct on 11.18.2009 at 10:46 pm in Bathrooms Forum I'd build something like this:
That drawing just depicts the top frame made of 2x4s on edge. 3-1/2" thick. Add legs under it to get the height you need. On top of this you'll have 3/4" advantech, then 1/2" cement board, then what, say 1/8" of thinset and 3/8" tile? that's 1-3/4" of topping over the 3-1/2" of 2x4, for a total thickness of 5-1/4". So if you wanted the top of your tile to be 20" above the bathroom subfloor, your legs would be 14-3/4" tall. Note that I doubled up the sides. You could cover it as drawn with advantech pieces instead of cutting the top from one full sheet. Don't have cement board seams fall over advantech seams. Now if you were to build it with a single 2x4 on each side instead of the doubled up 2x4s on each side, then I'd say cut the top out of a single sheet of advantech. Does that make sense? NOTES: <none>
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RE: Mongo? Anyone? Tub deck framing & subfloor questions... (Follow-Up #1)
posted by: mongoct on 11.18.2009 at 05:36 pm in Bathrooms Forum I forgot about that thread.
As to the 2x4s on the flat or on edge, you'll have a more rigid top by putting them on edge. Not sure why I drew it the other way! Yes, you can build the deck on a 3/4" subfloor. I always have built room walls over the subfloor and then installed underlayment where needed, between the walls. You can put underlayment in the shower area and build the pan and curb on top of the underlayment. Install a "slip sheet" of tar paper or plastic on top of the subfloor so the deck mud can move independent of the plywood. Don't install tar paper as the slip sheet over radiant floor heat. Use plastic instead. NOTES: I'd build something like this:
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That drawing just depicts the top frame made of 2x4s on edge. 3-1/2" thick. Add legs under it to get the height you need. On top of this you'll have 3/4" advantech, then 1/2" cement board, then what, say 1/8" of thinset and 3/8" tile? that's 1-3/4" of topping over the 3-1/2" of 2x4, for a total thickness of 5-1/4". So if you wanted the top of your tile to be 20" above the bathroom subfloor, your legs would be 14-3/4" tall. Note that I doubled up the sides. You could cover it as drawn with advantech pieces instead of cutting the top from one full sheet. Don't have cement board seams fall over advantech seams. Now if you were to build it with a single 2x4 on each side instead of the doubled up 2x4s on each side, then I'd say cut the top out of a single sheet of advantech. Does that make sense? o
* Posted by staceyneil (My Page) on
wow, that's great, Mongo, thank you!!! It does make sense:) One clarification: the legs on the back and sides (i.e. against the existing walls)... do they need a "sole plate" under them or can they just be like legs sitting on the subfloor? I assume that the FRONT legs need a sole plate, so that there's something to fasten the bottom edge of the cement board to??? This is very timely, I think this is getting framed tonight or tomorrow, and I can print it out and show my handyman who's helping with framing. Thank you SOOOOO much! Stacey o
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Correct, you don't need a sole plate on the back or side walls. The front apron framing would need a sole plate for cement board support, and the front apron legs would have to be positioned to fall behind any seams in the cement board. |
Mongo? Anyone? Tub deck framing & subfloor questions...
posted by: staceyneil on 11.17.2009 at 09:03 am in Bathrooms Forum I had bookmarked Mongo's excellent post on tub deck framing (http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/bath/msg0122342313537.html) but I have a question.
The drawing has the top plate as a 2x4 laid flat, like you'd frame a standard wall. But the photos show the top frame built like a floor, with the 2x4s gong the tall way. In my application, which do you think is best to build? The space is surrounded by three walls and is only 6'4" wide. I'm framing in a 36" deep x 6'4" wide deck for a 60" x 32" tub. The long sides can just be the "walls" created by 2x4s (3.5" deep) and I think that'll provide enough overlap under the tub lip/flange. It's the 8" on each end that are trickier. Can I frame this all like Mongo's drawing, with the flat side of the 2x4 up? I'm intending to add 3/4" Advantech plywood and 1/2" cement board over the tub deck top. ******* ****** One last question: The subfloor is 3/4" Advantech in the whole room. Is that sufficient to build the deck on? I'd read that I should add an additional 3/8" plywood, fastened into the 3/4 subfloor but NOT the joists, in the areas where we will be installing floor tile (with also 1/4" cement board and radiant floor wire before the ceramic tile.) Yes? What about in the shower area? Can the pan be built on the 3/4" alone or does it need the extra 3/8" there? If it needs the 3/8", should that be installed BEFORE the shower walls and curb are framed, or after and fit into the space? I understand that the idea is to allow a slight movement zone between the wood and so I wondered if framing walls on top of it defeats that purpose? Am I totally overthinking this????? :) NOTES: <none>
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RE: Show me appliance garages or other electric toothbrush hiders (Follow-Up #7)
posted by: pepperidge_farm on 04.20.2009 at 08:32 pm in Bathrooms Forum Yes- the cabinet is recessed. The stud that framed the cabinet in the wall on the side was cut out for the electrical box to fit into- so instead of the outlet facing into the room, it faced into the cabinet. I don't have interim pics of that. I hope that makes sense. The wall was put there by us in the reno, it has electrical because the vanity lights are there too, as well as outlets on the backsplash.
We had the AC vent going down the wall where one of the cabinet's was meant to go... DH said, "oh well, can't recess it," I said, "that's OK, we can just bump out behind the bathroom wall in the bedroom and run the vent there :-))) We also had to carefully plan the drain vent stack in that wall. Some of the plans I made that created extra work he had to make happen, some I did, so it all worked out. NOTES: <none>
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RE: Show me appliance garages or other electric toothbrush hiders (Follow-Up #2)
posted by: pepperidge_farm on 04.19.2009 at 07:38 pm in Bathrooms Forum I put ours inside the medicine cabinet. With this latest reno, I put an outlet inside each cabinet so it could charge there as well. I am so thrilled with this set-up! DH has the same in his side.
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bathroom tile FAQ's
posted by: bill_vincent on 07.01.2008 at 09:31 pm in Bathrooms Forum This is going to take me a while, so I'll post as many as I can each night until it gets done. To start, here's the first set of questions and answers:
Okay, here we go. These questions come from the thread on the discussions side where I solicited questions from everyone for this thread. These are in the order they were asked: Q) What are the different types of tiles you can use in a bathroom and what are the advantages/disadvantages of each? A) There are several types of tile available. They fall into two general groups: ceramic and natural stone. I'll take these one at a time: Ceramic tile-- For purposes of this discussion, there's glazed conventional, unglazed porcelain, and glazed porcelain. All three are good tiles for bathroom use, but the porcelain is a better choice only because of its density and lack of water absorbsion, which makes upkeep and cleaning easier. Also, with reference to steam showers, you DO NOT want to use natural stone, being that the steam would tend to permeate into the stone even more readily than liquid water, and could end up giving you algae problems, as well as mold and mildew problems, unless you don't mind being tied down to your bathroom. Natural Stone-- There are several types of stone that are used in bathrooms. It doesn't necessarily mean that they're all GOOD IDEAS for bathrooms, expecially the softer (and more absorbant) stones, such as slate or limestone. Now, I know I'm going to get a world of flack about this from epople who have bathrooms finished in these materials. I know they CAN be used.... so long as you're aware of the extra upkeep involved. But if you're someone who doesn't like to keep after things, you may want to pick an easier material to maintain. Generally speaking, the softer the stone, the more the upkeep. Limestone being the softer of the stones, and that would include travertine, next would be many slates (although some would actually be harder than even most marbles, such as brazilian and british slates), then marbles, with quartzite and granite rounding off the list as the harder and more dense stones that you could use. Q) What should I be sure to look for when choosing tile for a bathroom? A) Short answer-- something that you like! The bathroom is the one place that just about anything the showroom has can be used. The only limitations are basically the upkeep you want to put in, and slip resistance on the floors of your bathroom and shower. Now, although ceramic tile is basically maintenence free, you don't want to use something with a texture to it that will catch all kinds of junk in the shower, making it more difficult to keep clean. At the same time, you don't want to use a polished stone or bright glazed ceramic tile for the shower floor, either. These both CAN be used, but again, it comes down to upkeep for textured wall tile, and doing something to rectify the slippery floor. Q) Where should I use tile and where not? A) Tile can be used on every single surface in the bathroom, if that's what you like. This is all a matter of taste... for the most part. About the only place where there's a requirement is any place there's a showerhead involved. If tile is to be used either in a shower or a tub/ shower combo, The tile MUST go up to a minimum of 72" off the floor. Past that, it's up to the disgression of the owner. Q) What size tile and what layout patterns to use in various areas? A) Again, this is a subjective question that can really only be answered by the owner. The ONLY place where there's a recommendation for mechaincal reasons is on a shower floor. TCNA recommends that mothing bigger than 6" be used on shower floors due to the cone shape of the floor's pitch. In addition, most installers will request no bigger than 4", and prefer a 2x2 tile to work with on the shower floor. This is also advantageous to the homeowner who'll be showering in there, because the added grout joints will add more traction to the floor. Now, I've heard many times that you shouldn't use large format tiles in a small area like a powder room floor, and if you have a wide open bathroom, you don't want to use real small tiles. My response to both is the same-- HORSEHOCKEY. I've done bathrooms both ways-- 24x24 diagonal in a 3' wide powder room, and 1" hex ceramic mosaics in an open 100 sq. ft. bathroom floor. The rule of thumb is if you like it, it's right! Q) How do I find/choose someone to install the tile? A) Many people will tell you to get names from the showroom you get your tile from. This is no good, unless the showroom is willing to take responsibility for the installer by either having them on payrool, or as a subcontract. Then they have something to lose if they give you a bad installer. Many people will also tell you to get references and to actually check them out. This ALSO doesn't work. I've been in this work for just under 30 years now, and I've yet to find a single installer who ever gave the name of someone they had a problem with. They say even a blind squirrel will find a nut once in a while. The same can be said for "fly-by-nights" and good work. So if you can't trust recommendations, and checking references is a lost cause, what do you do? REVERSE THE PROCESS!! Instead of finding an installer and getting references, get references, and thru them, find your installer!! No matter where you live, if you drive around, you'll find constructions sites and developements. Stop and ask who the GC uses. Get a name and phone number. Sooner or later, after asking around enough, you're going to find that the same names will begin to show up time and time again. THESE are the guys you want to use. But don't expect a bargain price, and be prepared to wait, because these guys will be in high demand, even in the worst of times, and they may demand a bit higher price, but they'll be worth every penny, if for no other reason, just because of the peace of mind they'll give you in knowing you're getting a good quality installation. Ask anyone who's gone through this experience, good or bad-- that alone is worth its weight in gold. Q) What are the proper underlayments for tile? A) There are several, and I'll take them one at a time: CBU (cementitious Backer Units)-- This is the term that generally covers all cement boards (such as Wonderboard or Durock) or cement fiber boards (such as Hardibacker). This is the most common used tile underlayment. Generally speaking, it comes in two thicknesses-- 1/2" and 1/4"-- and each has its use. !/2" must be used for wall installations, due to the fact that the 1/4" is way too flimsy with nothing to back it up, and would flex too much to last. Besides, the 1/2" CBU will usually match up nicely to most sheetrocks. The 1/4" is used for floor installations, unless the added height of the 1/2" is needed to match up to other floorings. Being that neither has very much structural strength, so long as the subfloor is 3/4" or more, the 1/4" CBU is all that's needed. Keep in mind that even though it's basically fiberglass reinforced concrete, the only thing it adds to the floor is a stable bonding surface, so the 1/4" will do just fine. One place where alot of contractors will try and shortcut is by using greenboard instead of CBU for shower walls. This is expressly forbidden in the IRC (International Residential Code) by the following code: IRC Greenboard Code:
The 2006 IRC also states in Section R702.3.8.1 that
Membranes-- There are several around that work well over many different surfaces. Most of them are what's called "Crack Isolation Membranes". Just about every manufacturer has one, from trowel ons or roll ons, such as Hydroment's Ultraset or Laticrete's 9235 or Hydroban, to sheet membranes such as Noble's CIS membrane. All will give the tile a little more protection against movement than just going over CBU. However, there's another class of membranes called "uncoupling membranes" of which the most popular by far is Schluter's Ditra, that are made from bonding two layers together, usually a fabric fleece backing and a plastic sheeting with dovetailed waffling to "lock" the thinset in place ( as opposed to accepting a thinset BOND). These membranes will, as their name implies, uncouple their two layers in case of movement, to save the floor, and for thinset floors, it's the most protection you can give your tile floor. Plywood-- This is one where I get the most flack. I'm one of a dying breed that still believes in tiling directly over plywood. However, I can very well understand the reluctance of the industry to embrace this installation method, even though the TCNA DOES approve of its use for interior installations (Those with a handbook can check Method F-149). The reason I say that is it's a very "tempermental installation method. You need to be very familiar with what you're doing, or you risk failure. There are even many pros I wouldn't trust to tile using this method. Everything you do is important, from the species of plywood used, to the direction the grain is laid with relation to the joists, to how it's gapped, and a host of other specs, as well-- many of which won't be found in the handbook, and if you miss just one of them, you're flirtin with disaster. All in all, when people ask me about it, I tell them that with the membranes available, there's no need to go directly over plywood. There are other methods that will give you just as long lasting a floor, and aren't NEARLY as sensitive. Mudset-- This is the oldest, and still, after THOUSANDS of years of use, the strongest installation method available. In a mudset installation, a minimum of 1 1/4" of mortar called "drypack" (mixed to the consistancy of damp sand) is either bonded to a concrete slab, or laid down over tarpaper or 6 mil poly with wire reinforcement, packed, and then screaded off to flat level (or pitched) subfloor. This is what most people see when tiling a shower pan. Initially, the mud will be a somewhat soft subfloor. But over time, if mixed properly, it'll be stronger than concrete. Q) What are the proper tile setting compounds? A) This is one where I could write a book. It all depends on what kind fo tile you're installing, and what the underlayment is that you're going over. I'll give a generalized list: Polymer/ latex modified thinset: For all intents and purposes, this is the "cure-all". For almost any installation the modified thinset, which is basically portland cement, silica sand, and chemical polymers added for strength, will work. There are some that are specialized, such as the lightweight non-sag thinsets (such as Laticrete's 255 or Mapei's Ultralite), or the high latex content thinsets (like Latictrete's 254 Platinum or Hydroment's Reflex), but with the exception of going over some membranes, there's a modified thinset for every installation. Unmodified thinset: This is the same as above, but with no polymers added. It's usually used in conjunction with a liquid latex additive, but will also be used mixed with water for going over some membranes. It's also used as a bedding for all CBU's. Medium Bed Mortars-- This is a relatively new class of setting mortars, used mainly for large format tiles, where the normal notched trowels just don't put down enough material, and with thinset, it would be too much, causing too much shrinkage as it dries, causing voids under, and poor bond to, the tile, but at the same time, there's not enoough room for a mudset installation. This mortar is usually used with either a 1/2x1/2" or 1/2x3/4" notched trowel. Mastics and Premixed Thinsets: THESE HAVE VERY LIMITED USES!! Let me say that again-- THESE HAVE VERY LIMITED USES!! They work well for vertical installations, where the tile used is 8x8 or less, and it's not a wet area. ALL THREE of those conditions must be met!! I know just about every pail of type 1 mastic says it can be used in showers except for the floor. DON'T BELIEVE IT!! Also, both mastic and premixed thinset (which is just mastic with a fine sand mixed in to give it bulk) claim they can be used for floor installations. Unfortunately, for the amount of material needed under virtually all floor tiles to bond to the subfloor, neither of these will fully harden. I had a personal experience where I helped a sister in law across country, telling her husband exactly how to do his main floor, what to use, and how to use it. Unfortunately, he went to the big box store to get his tile and materials, and they talked him into using premixed thinset. I didn't hear about it until SIX MONTHS LATER when his tile and grout joints started showing cracks all over the floor. When he called me I asked him what he used for thinset, and sure enough, this is when he told me. I told him to pull one of the tiles, and SIX MONTHS LATER, IT WAS STILL SOFT!!! DOn't let them talk you into it!! Use the proper thinset, and don't try and shortcut your installation. You're spending alot of money for it to be "just practice"!! Q) How do you deal with different thicknesses of tile? A) Whatever it takes. I've used membranes, built up the amount of thinset being used, I've even doubled up tiles when it worked out that way. Whatever it takes to get the two tiles to be flush toeach other. Q) What are the typical tools required to lay tile? A) Generally speaking, this is a list for just about all installations. Some may require specialized tools, but this would be for all: Proper sized notched trowel
Q) What about tile spacing and tpes of grout? A) According to Dave Gobis from the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation in Pendleton, South Carolina, there will finally be a new standard for ceramic tile next year. The tolerances are shrinking. There will also be a standard for rectified tile. Along with that, there will be a revision to the installation standards that will specifically recommend a grout joint no less than 3 times the variation of the tile. For rectified tile the minimum grout joint width will be .075 or just over a 1/16". As for grout, there's only one thing that determines whether you use sanded or unsanded grout, and that's the size of the grout joint. Anything less than 1/8" you use unsanded grout. 1/8" or larger, you need to use sanded grout. The reason is that the main ingredient in grout is porland cement, which tends to shrink as it dries. In joints 1/8" or larger, the grout will shrink way too much and end up cracking ans shrinking into the joint. The sand give the grout bulk, and the sanded grout won't shrink nearly as much and therefore, can be used in the larger joints. NOTES: <none>
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Tub deck tiling/cabinet question
posted by: kgsd on 07.14.2009 at 08:51 am in Bathrooms Forum We have a drop-in tub on a deck in the corner of the bathroom (i.e., walls on two sides of the deck). The bathroom vanity cabinets run right up to the side of the deck, so the cabinets cover about 2 ft of the side.
How should I handle that side of the deck? Should I attach the cabinets to the bare framing, and then caulk the place where they meet? Or should I tile the whole deck and not attach the cabinets? Thanks! NOTES: Answer:
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It depends on whether the tile on the face of the tubdeck would interfere with the operation of the doors of the vanity. If not, then by all means, attach it right to the bare tub skirt, and tile up to it. If it WOULD interfere, then tile first and then install the vanity. |
RE: Ideas for tub deck/apron (Follow-Up #3)
posted by: monicakm on 06.17.2009 at 08:42 am in Bathrooms Forum Sorry, I meant to include a picture
NOTES: Bain Ultra tub. Travertine lookalike porcelain tile deck and apron w/ glass tile inserts. Tumbled travertine and glass tile border above porcelain on walls.
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RE: my bathroom. I'll post from start to finish (Follow-Up #46)
posted by: folkman on 07.07.2008 at 09:58 am in Bathrooms Forum July 7,
Hope you all had a good 4th. So my girlfriend and I were basically locked in the bathroom all weekend but we got a lot done! First off here is a show of the shower. We have the nitch in and the accent tile in the center (matches the style we mounted on the vanity). Today they do the shower floor and grout. They will come back in a few days to color enhance! First thing on Friday was to close off the walls with drywall. This was tricky. The original drywall was 3/4 thick and I can only buy 1/2 now so I first put in a 1/4 drywall panels then the 1/2 on top. By the way I hate drywalling!: Then started the beadboard. That went pretty smoothly. I cut to length, my girlfriend applied the "liquid nails" and I put in place. I used some finish nails to hold it all in place I ran out of beadboard at the very end which was very tough but I moved to doing the cap moulding and baseboard. This went pretty easily and I liked the finished look. This image shows the cut out I did for the "concealed cabinet" I am building behind a picture frame. I'll work on that next: So all in all a good week. I called the electricians to come back and finish their work. Plumber will be in Thursday and tile guys later this week too. Have to find tile to look at shower doors this week. Its coming together! NOTES: <none>
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RE: my bathroom. I'll post from start to finish (Follow-Up #43)
posted by: folkman on 07.03.2008 at 09:17 am in Bathrooms Forum July 3.
Okay some progress! The tile work moves on and we have the shower area mostly done. See the image. I love the square slate border tiles we picked out and the tile setter suggested the diamond turned tiles for the top half. Looks nice: Then they finished the floor tile. I really like this as well. So today they want to finish up most of the tile work and do the grout. This gives me the long weekend to close up the walls with drywall and start getting that beadboard on. So it will be a busy weekend. I hope to have a big change to show you all by Monday! Oh some people have asked. The square tile for the shower has different names on it but all say "00412" Sometimes called Antique gold, sometimes something else but the "00412" number is constant so we knew it was the same tiles (there is a lighter version of this same tile also at HD but they all carried a different number). also next week we will get to the shower door place to pick out the door and have them come measure. I want a frameless, clear glass one but we'll see what the prices are! Happy 4th! NOTES: <none>
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RE: bathtub installation questions - Mongo, anyone else? (Follow-Up #1)
posted by: mongoct on 07.09.2009 at 10:22 am in Bathrooms Forum For the deck, my technique:
Yes, for a "generic" installation you frame it, then use CDX ply on the top of the frame, then 15 lb felt on top of the ply, then use thinset and screws to set the cement board on top of the ply/felt. If you think you'll be getting a lot of water/splashing on the tub deck, you can treat the top surface of the cement board instead of using felt underneath the cement board. Use RedGard, Kerdi, or some other topical waterproofing to better protect the deck. You can also run the waterproofing up the walls a little bit. Here's where paths can diverge regarding tub installation. After the cement board is installed, some will install the tub and leave it shimmed high so that the deck tiles can be slipped under the tub's rim when the tiling is done at a later date. Others will tile the deck first, then drop the tub in on top of the tile. Some others even drop the tub in with the rim in contact with the cement board, then tile up to the edge of the tub rim, and caulk the gap. I prefer tiling the deck completely then dropping the tub in on top of the tile. You only put the mortar bed down at the moment when you are ready to set the tub. And remember, it's the base of the tub (mortar bed) that supports the tub, not the rim. You don't want the tub "hanging" from the rim. The mortar bed (or tub feet for a non-mortared installation) should support the tub with the rim just contacting the tile. After the tub is set you can make the plumbing connections, test for leaks, then tile the front apron. For a soaking tub there's generally no need to treat the adjacent walls unless you think your soaks will create the occasional tidal wave. If you're going to add a baseboard or trim piece where the tub deck meets the wall, you can fold the tar paper (or previously mentioned Kerdi or Redgard) up the wall a few inches and cover it with the trim piece. Some people also run a row of tile on the wall as a transition. Caulk the junction where the tub deck meets the wall trim or wall tile. There should be no need to remove and replace the existing wall board around a soaking tub installation. I do all the work myself, so I can control the work order and shift from one thing to another. If you're subbing out the tile, you might be better served by arranging things so your tiler can tile everything at once to minimize site visits and installation costs. In that case an access panel for the plumbing would help. NOTES: <none>
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RE: kohler archer airbath, kohler tea for 2 soaking, or toto 1550 (Follow-Up #15)
posted by: marisany on 09.20.2009 at 09:53 pm in Bathrooms Forum marie-louise, after agonizing over the decision for months, and having as recently as last week been sure that I would order cast iron, I am about to order the Archer (soaker; no jets) tomorrow. You are lucky to have a place like Tubz. I have dragged around to more than half a dozen bath showrooms, and each had only a few tubs for me to try. I tried the Archer on Friday, and went back and tried it again on Saturday. It is, as you say, very very comfortable. I have found that I don't usually like lumbar support (strange lump at bottom of tub slope), and the reason I went back was that I saw the drawings and noticed the lumbar support. I went back to make sure that it was comfortable. Somehow the lumbar support doesn't bother me, maybe because it is minimal.
For those who are wondering, I am 5'8" tall, and my feet don't quite meet the end of the 5' long Archer. The width is something like 32" and that is plenty for me (and I am not, alas, thin!) I was, at one point, on the brink of ordering a 24" deep tub. Then I learned how difficult it is to get in and out of. The Archer is a good compromise - the high overflow slit means that it fills up more, so you get a good DTO with a low tub height. It is also very inexpensive - I was quoted under $300 for 5' long. Oh, and I somehow became sold on acrylic in the last week - a combination of reading posts here, looking at the tubs, and learning from salespeople. Hope your reno goes well, marie-louise. My contractor started Friday, and demolition is almost done. NOTES: <none>
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RE: What's your favorite BM beige? (Follow-Up #2)
posted by: marisany on 07.08.2009 at 03:23 pm in Bathrooms Forum I was searching for the thread I posted last summer, in which I agonized over which beige to use in my small bathroom with white toilet and sink, durango limestone floor. I had posted photos of the bathroom with about a dozen color samples. I guess they disappear after a while?
I ended up using BM Everlasting, which is, I believe, on the same color strip as Stone House, which I also love. Everlasting is lighter. I also considered SW Bagel, a great color. Here's a photo of the almost-finished bathroom with Everlasting walls: NOTES: <none>
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RE: Urgent! - need a decision for pony wall or not?? (Follow-Up #3)
posted by: mongoct on 07.02.2009 at 03:21 pm in Bathrooms Forum What pharoah said.
I have a photo somewhere that shows a pony wall alternative...the "pony wall" I built is actually a cabinet about 48" tall and 12" wide that I made for additional storage in the bath. But the size of my bath prevents it from creating a choke point. the one limitation is your 5' depth...I'd say do quick mock up with cardboard and see if: 1) It looks good to you and 2) Thew wall doesn't create a traffic choke point where you have to squeeze around it to get to the toilet. the 19" on either side of the toilet centerline is adequate. Code minimum is 15" per side. Mongo NOTES: <none>
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RE: Handshower for bathtub worth it? (Follow-Up #14)
posted by: zippy_one on 04.26.2009 at 11:51 am in Bathrooms Forum The diverter I have used is:
Hansgrohe Inversa Diverter- "Diverts between showerarm and showerhead" Here is a link that might be useful: Hansgrohe diverter NOTES: <none>
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RE: Handshower for bathtub worth it? (Follow-Up #13)
posted by: nkkp on 04.26.2009 at 09:36 am in Bathrooms Forum Zippy one makes a great point. Use a faucet with a diverter and you can save big money. You won't need an additional valve and it will save on clutter on the top of the tub. I did a quick google search and found a sample of one: Tub Faucet with Diverter for Hand Held
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RE: Mongo, would you give me some specs on your fab bath?? (Follow-Up #4)
posted by: mongoct on 04.01.2009 at 03:36 pm in Bathrooms Forum Okay, going from left to right: 1) The closet on the left, 20-3/4" wide and 23-3/4"deep. 2) cabinet to the left of the sink: 18-1/4" wide, 21-3/4" deep, cabinet is 33-1/4" tall, with 1-1/2" thick countertop the top of the teak countertop is 34-3/4" high. 3) center sink cabinet: 32-1/4" wide, 23-1/4" deep. 4) same as #2. 5) The tall dividing cabinet: 15-1/2" wide, 32-3/4" deep, the cabinet is 48" tall, and with the 1" thick teak on it, the top of the teak is 49" tall. Cabinet #5 is indeed a pullout pantry type of cabinet. The top drawer has electrics in it, my wife uses that for keeping her hair dryer, etc, plugged in. The bottom part of the pantry is storage. Looking at it from the front, vertically it's divided in half. When you pull it open, the shelves that face the sink are 4" deep. It's almost like a medicine cabinet for my wife. The shelves that face the toilet side are about 5-1/2" deep, that's where we store cleaning supplies, rolls of toilet paper, etc. I sized the shelf depth for rolls of TP and paper towels. Construction was very basic. Birch plywood carcasses and poplar face frames. There is some MDF mixed in there as well. Oil primer. Two coats of latex topcoat in that room. I'm almost always an oil paint guy, but I think I painted that room in the winter and with closed windows I went with latex. I may have some as-I-went construction photos. Original design had a slightly different layout; two sinks, and a makeup "desk" area with a kneehole. My wife wanted no part of a makeup area, she stands in front of Cabinet #5 and uses the round mirror. She also wanted no part of two sinks. We share, no issues. I did a mock up of the countertop height, as I'm 6'4" and my wife is 5'1". She actually loves the taller height. Mongo NOTES: <none>
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RE: another weird granite question (Follow-Up #8)
posted by: carpentershop on 08.22.2007 at 10:39 pm in Kitchens Forum I know that some of the guys over at stoneadvice.com posted that the "black list" was for fabrication issues only, and I am quite familular with the thread. There were some complaining that some stones shouldn't be on the list.
That said, why did they pull the thread off the public pages and put it in the "Dark Room"? Were the thread just about PITA stones to fabricate, homeowners would benefit from knowing which ones have a built in charge for difficulty to fabricate. Some of the stones were on their for scratching or staining, some were labeled as "Junk" by individual fabricators. Here is the list, as of last May. Look down aways for the actual list. Note the fabricator taking down his sample of White Persia, Genisis crumbling like blue cheese in this woman's hands (Never again, she says), Breccia Oniceata fabricator says to stock up on epoxy before cutting it, and Black Matrix that is near impossible to polish on the edges and is easy to scratch. Maron Cohiba I used to tell people how great the stoneadvice.com site was, but when they yanked this, they did consumers a disservice. Here is a copy of the last page, where you will find the comments about some of the stones.
Goto page Previous 1, 2, 3, 4 Joined: 29 Sep 2006 Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:03 pm Post subject: For what it's worth -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joined: 23 Oct 2005 Posted: Sun May 13, 2007 4:03 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joined: 06 Oct 2005 Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 5:43 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am screaming that for a reason- expensive stone that crumbles like blue cheese. In fact, when we were trying to repair a piece, I was taking pieces of it and crushing it in my hands (and I am not that strong of a girl). NEVER AGAIN!! BTW, I compiled a list of the stones we have been talking about- I will post it in a few minutes, that way we have something to work with. Jackie Joined: 06 Oct 2005 Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 5:46 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maron Cohiba Joined: 26 Mar 2005 Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 7:26 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joined: 06 Oct 2005 Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 7:35 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I thought about placing small snipets of the opinions of the stone with it- but I had a customer come in when I was pulling this together. I will try to edit it tonight after I spend time with my ankle biters (kids- sorry) Have a great Monday!
Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 2:24 am Post subject: Gerbia Beach -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joined: 28 Sep 2005 Posted: Sat May 26, 2007 3:22 pm Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posted: Thu Jun 14, 2007 2:17 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Must have plenty of epoxy around before starting fabrication, especially running 2cm Ogee in the CNC. BAM!!! Get the glue. Every time we work with this stuff, I say "never again". Clyde M. Kingry, SFA, MIA, MBNA (334) 794-4161 Joined: 09 May 2007 Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:55 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- check out DeMilleMarble.com Joined: 18 Apr 2007 Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 3:44 am Post subject: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We had some stuff called Matrix a few weeks ago. The stuff was strange looking, but nice looking. Had a stratified appearance when broken. Nearly impossible to get a good polish on the edge. Very easily scratched. It was a grey metallic color. I don't care if we see anymore of it. Same stuff? Clyde M. Kingry, SFA, MIA, MBNA (334) 794-4161
http://www.stoneadvice.com/forum/feeling-silly-dark-granites-most-durable-t2962.html?highlight=granite%20black%20list How about it Stoneadvice.com, how about putting it back up so consumers can make up their own minds? NOTES: <none>
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95% done
posted by: njd1227 on 07.11.2007 at 10:33 pm in Kitchens Forum Crown molding and handles were installed today. The undermolding never made it by 7pm. Maybe Friday. Still waiting for the plumber and electrician. The cabinet installer suggested what he calls "end panels" on 2 upper end cabinets and 1 lower. He said it would give it a more finished look. They look like the door panels but no handles. The granite on the uppers (backsplash) spills over about 3/4" beyond the cabinets. These end panels will fill that space. It sounded reasonable and I can envision it. Have you ever heard of this?
Here is a link that might be useful: granite install and crown moldings NOTES: <none>
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RE: Built In Microwave - Any ideas on models? (Follow-Up #4)
posted by: cloud_swift on 02.21.2007 at 10:18 am in Appliances Forum blessed, I think that is tall enough for most bowls. It is over 7 inches (almost 7 1/2") from the lip on the turn table to the top of the front opening. Once inside, the distance is more like 8" because the ceiling goes up a bit so anything that fits in the opening would have some breathing room.
Since microwaves heat shallow things best, I usually put things in wide shallow bowls where possible for best heating. If you had a really large quantity of stuff or something that you couldn't transfer, it would be likely to fit. It is 1.4 cu ft which makes it mid-sized. The side opening KA KCMS185JSS is 1.8 cu ft. In another post you were asking about convection microwaves. I think the height and size is fine for a microwave. If you want a convection microwave to be a second oven, the size might be kind of limiting. NOTES: <none>
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RE: please share eat-in kitchen island pics (Follow-Up #2)
posted by: shawneeks on 07.11.2007 at 01:17 pm in Kitchens Forum We also use the island for the kids and friends quite often, and have the dining table right next to it.
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RE: What length pulls for 30' drawers? (Follow-Up #5)
posted by: meg711 on 07.11.2007 at 08:22 pm in Kitchens Forum We used 6" pulls throughout our kitchen, from the narrowest 15" drawers to the 35" pot drawers, and on each of the doors which were over 50" high.
Here's a photo. Sorry if it's a little out of focus: Here's the pull, from Top Knobs: NOTES: <none>
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RE: Support for overhang on granite counter top. (Follow-Up #15)
posted by: pacmary on 05.15.2007 at 08:49 pm in Remodeling Forum I am definitely going with the steel bars. My Silestone dealer says my 12 inch overhang definitely needs support. They recommend at least 3 for my 8 foot countertop, but we're doing 4- 1 toward each end and 1 on each side of the sink where the overhang is most vulnerable.
I called "steel fabricating" companies (in the Yellow Pages) and they all carry (and had in stock) 1/4 inch thick "rolled steel flat bars". They come in 20 foot lengths and in 2, 2.5, and 3 inch widths. The cost per bar ranged from $22 to $30, and the company I am using charges $1 per cut. They cut while you wait. I did not ask about hole drilling because we can do that ourselves. All 4 will cost under $35!! I am thrilled that I don't need corbels. Had them, hate them. No matter where you put them, they are always in the way of the chairs and/or the knees! NOTES: <none>
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RE: Anyone understand how to get an airswitch put in? (Follow-Up #3)
posted by: lovingwdw on 06.30.2007 at 09:15 pm in Kitchens Forum Dh installed ours--he says ours has a regular plug, that plugs into a regular outlet. The garbage disposal has a regular cord as well, that plugs into the switch. There is a tube that runs from the airswitch at the counter to the part that plugs into the wall. All the electrician did for us was install a regular outlet under the sink, and attach the power cord to the disposal. The last part really doesn't have anything to do with the airswitch--it had to be done either way, and the electrician didn't even know we were getting an airswitch.
We purchased our airswitch at Expo, I think it's an Insinkerator brand. It was relatively inexpensive, and works great! NOTES: <none>
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RE: Kenmore 36' Induction Granite Mounting Kit? (Follow-Up #3)
posted by: psg8064 on 05.08.2007 at 05:24 pm in Appliances Forum Don't waste your money on the Kenmore granite installation kit. They charge over $100 for a couple of brackets and a tube of RTV silicone sealant.
The brackets look exactly like the ones that come with the cooktop, except they a have series of small holes that help the RTV sealant stick to the granite. You can make your own by drilling the extra holes in each of the brackets that came with the countertop and buying a tube of RTV silicone sealant at your local hardware store. That's what I ended up doing and I'm returning the kit for a refund. NOTES: <none>
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RE: removing wall between kitchen and living-good idea? (Follow-Up #8)
posted by: patti823 on 05.25.2007 at 11:11 pm in Kitchens Forum Thanks yaknakterry!!
I bet you cannot wait until you see your finished kitchen!! I cannot even imagine it taking a year. I'm sure you won't be sorry that you removed the wall, I love my open room. It sure is a shock seeing it gone, isn't it? I got my slate at a place called the Tile Shop. There is one near where I live, so I picked it up from the store. Here is a link to their website, you can order from there if there's no location near you. I got the baoding cream tiles, and I enhanced them when we sealed it(it's an all in one product). You don't have to enhance them, you can just seal them if you prefer a lighter, more dusty look. If you wet them with a spray bottle of water, you can see what the tiles would like like when they're enhanced. It took me a long time to decide which way I liked better, but in the end I'm glad I enhanced them. It really brings out the textures and colors. Best of luck with your kitchen! Patti Here is a link that might be useful: The Tile Shop NOTES: <none>
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RE: Another input request -backsplash to dazzle my new granite (Follow-Up #10)
posted by: patti823 on 04.06.2007 at 08:53 am in Kitchens Forum NOTES: <none>
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RE: Please show me your Marmoleum Kitchens (Follow-Up #38)
posted by: maureen_mn on 12.01.2006 at 05:40 pm in Kitchens Forum Hi --
We've had our marmoleum (color shell) in our new kitchen for a year and a half, and we really love it. It's so warm and really comfortable underfoot. And hides dirt so well. We went with the sheet floor and had it installed. The ambering was not noticeable at all, maybe because we were still getting used to the colors in there, how they change with the light. Photo: Here is a link that might be useful: other kitchen photos NOTES: <none>
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RE: storing glass cookware in pantry - how? (Follow-Up #1)
posted by: sharb on 03.05.2007 at 12:31 am in Kitchens Forum I have this photo in my file and may have gotten it from here. I thought it was a good way to store some things in the pantry, but don't understand exactly if this is what you meant.. They have used small extension rods so you can make the spaces as wide or tall as you need.
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RE: KD advises against wood floor (Follow-Up #27)
posted by: mtnwomanbc on 04.03.2007 at 02:31 am in Kitchens Forum Chiming in here with O'Donna...in my un-reno'ed kitchen, I have Hartco Pattern Plus engineered wood plank floors. It has an acrylic impregnated finish, not urethane or oil, that carries both the stain and acrylic all the way through the top layer. After almost 10 years, it's pretty bombproof. Much of my reno dilemma is how to keep the floor while changing the kitchen layout. (I only have about 7 planks leftover--good thinking, Donna, saving several boxes.)
Since both the bottoms and tongue-and-grooves are glued, water doesn't penetrate, either through the acrylic or through the seams. NOTES: <none>
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RE: KD advises against wood floor (Follow-Up #25)
posted by: organic_donna on 04.02.2007 at 09:40 pm in Kitchens Forum There are good reasons that people get engineered instead of site finished floors. I live in a highrise and my subfloor is concrete. The best install for concrete is prefinished engineered wood with a glue down installation. Wood planks that are site finished need a nail down installation, which requires a subfloor that usually is plywood. I've had site finished floors in other houses and I like this floor better. The cashmere finish is really beautiful.
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RE: Floor underneath Cabients & Island? (Follow-Up #1)
posted by: knot2fast on 03.27.2007 at 10:30 pm in Kitchens Forum No need for expensive flooring underneath the cabinets, but you must run plywood (or equivalent) the same height as your flooring under them. Your appliances may not fit properly if the cabinets aren't set at finish floor height.
Usually, the finish flooring is run partway underneath the range, dishwasher, and refrigerator areas only so the plywood won't be exposed under the front of the appliances. NOTES: <none>
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RE: For Those With Electrical Outlets on Island... (Follow-Up #5)
posted by: cloud_swift on 04.06.2007 at 12:30 am in Kitchens Forum We have three outlets on an 8 by 4 foot island. Two under the overhang - each near the corner. One of those is in a shallow box (which is I expect claybabe means by low relief) so as to not interfer with the positioning of pull out shelves that open toward the end of the island. The other one is not in a shallow box because it is a GFIC which is a little big for a shallow box.
Inside the cabinet with the shallow box: Here is the regular depth box on the outlet with the GFIC: The outlets are Lutron satin midnight and the cover plates are natural cherry from Arnev.com. NOTES: <none>
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RE: Best lighting for Island cooktop/prep area (Follow-Up #2)
posted by: dmlove on 05.08.2007 at 07:47 pm in Lighting Forum We have two prep areas, one that is lit by two recessed 50-eatt halogen lights in 4" recessed cans 4 ft. above the counter, and the other that is lit by a hanging inverted pendant that uses 4 60w candelabra-style bulbs. The pendant's "body" (called the diffuser, which should have given me a hint) is ivory colored acrylic. My point in telling you all this is that we don't think the pendant, even with 240 watts of bulbs) provides anywhere near the light as the 100 watts of halogen on the other surface. It must be due to the fact that the halogens are "pin-point" -- very directed to the area they're lighting, and the fact that the pendant's cover diffuses the light much more. That said, I love my pendant because it's beautiful - LOL!
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RE: Best lighting for Island cooktop/prep area (Follow-Up #12)
posted by: joanie212 on 05.12.2007 at 10:45 pm in Lighting Forum The cans are in and what an adventure that is when it's a remodel. The lighting designer recommended a triangular configuration over the cooktop/prep area with it repeated at the other end over the eating area with the pendant lighting. Great idea, however, when doing a remodel you have to deal with joist, vents and all other kinds of stuff overhead. We tried to do it as evenly as possible and when something had to be moved 3-4 inches we tried to balance it on the other side. Not only were we dealing with cans, I also have an induction cooktop, speedcook oven and a TV that all needed their own circuits. My electrician was so accomodating and really wanted to make sure everything was done to my liking. I've taken alot of photos and will try to post them soon. I also asked him about the par30 vs. r30. He said cost was a big factor and if I wanted to pay $10 for each par30 vs. $2 for r30 I could change them anytime I wanted. He suggested I try the r30's and maybe change just specific ones to par 30's. He also made the comment that pars are "hotter" than r30's. That's it for now. The rough-in inspection is monday am. Thanks again everyone!
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RE: Support for Soapstone Overhangs (Follow-Up #1)
posted by: honeyb2 on 05.07.2007 at 05:26 pm in Kitchens Forum I've been waiting for someone to ask this question because I made a compilation of words and pix from patti823, cloud_swift, patches123 and julirs and myself. Here they are:
1. honeyb2 You can get a metal fabricator to make metal bars for the counter to sit on. Then you don't need corbels. I have 2 for a 60 inch island. Flat bars work just as well as those shown here and are less visible from below. They are screwed in to the inside of the cabinet frame on the front of the island (right side of picture) and set into notches on the back side of the island where the granite overhang is. 2. patches123 said.... We did the set up like honeyb2, but used flat bars...but we found the steel at Home Depot...its in the metalworks section. It took awhile to sort through them and get the really thick ones. We got a metal boring bit and screwed the metal into the cabinet (which requires notching the cabinets). I think it was $25 total for the metal. 3. julirs said her supports look like this.... 4. cloud_swift said..... Here are ours - they stick out for about 12" and our overhang is 15". The black things inset into the plywood in our pictures are flat metal bars - 2" wide. I can't remember how thick they are - maybe 1/4". Our fabricator wants plywood under the granite. From what I've seen on stoneadvice, some fabricators want plywood under only 2 cm, some want it under everything and some don't use it. If your fabricator puts plywood on the cabinet tops, I expect they would also have it go under the overhang. Plywood enough isn't enough support for the overhang because it can flex under load - that's why the overhang needs the steel bars. 5. patti823 said... I have a 12 " overhang on my island, which has cabinets on the other side. My GC built the island with 2x4's and then drywalled it. I have 3 L brackets screwed into the drywall(there will be wood panels over that), and the fabricator then epoxied/siliconed the granite to the top of the drywall and the top of the brackets. You can't see the brackets unless you look up underneath the bar. It worked out fine. Here's a pic so you can visualize it. HTH! NOTES: <none>
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Sink reveal on Galaxy Sink-need help!
posted by: dragonfly717 on 05.15.2007 at 06:20 pm in Kitchens Forum My granite fabricators came today to "template" the granite. The Galaxy Sink that I had ordered did not come with a template (I called and they said that some of the sinks do not come with a template because it is a Straight cut?).
Anyhoo--Does anyone have the SS508, or a similar sink. I would like to use the strainer and grid, so I want to make sure the I have enough of a reveal, but just enough. No need for a bigger ledge if it is not neccessary. Any insight?? The sink is below . . .Thanks!! NOTES: <none>
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RE: kenmore induction cooktop users are you pleased? (Follow-Up #45)
posted by: gbk1 on 12.13.2005 at 08:43 pm in Appliances Forum vectorguy:
Link to pdf file of owner's manual: Link to pdf file of specs (includes countertop cutout dimensions, clearances, etc.): NOTES: <none>
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RE: kenmore induction cooktop users are you pleased? (Follow-Up #31)
posted by: Ronwald007 on 12.09.2005 at 07:41 pm in Appliances Forum Am I correct that the unit, from top to bottom, is only 4 3/4 inches deep? If I deduct 3/4" for my granite, 5/8" for the plywood below the granite, and consider that at least 1/8" of ceramic glass will be above the granite, if my cabinets are 34 1/2 inches tall, that should place the bottom of the Induction top at 31 1/4 inches. Do I have this right?
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RE: kenmore induction cooktop users are you pleased? (Follow-Up #32)
posted by: jxbrown on 12.09.2005 at 09:17 pm in Appliances Forum Oh no, it's thinner than that. There is 1/2" above the counter and 2" below the surface of the counter. The pigtail in back comes out of the bottom of the unit and the little elbow conduit that holds the power supply is about 1" high. My drawers don't go all the way back so the conduit is behind them. My countertop is 1.5" thick and the top of the cabinet box is 0.75" thick, so the cooktop doesn't extend into the inside of the cabinet box at all except the power supply.
There are vents below the ceran top and above the counter which account for the height above the counter. NOTES: <none>
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Sink base storage ideas for cutting boards, scrub brush, etc.
posted by: valinsv on 05.12.2007 at 10:55 am in Kitchens Forum I'm would like to get some under sink organizers for my sink bases and am considering some Rev-a-Shelf products. Would love to know if anynoe has these and can recommend them or other solutions as well as best place to order.
We opted not to put in sink tilt-outs to store the scrub brush, vegi brush, etc. I was concerned it would set my sinks back too far. So, now where do I store this stuff out of the way, but still very accessable? I'm considering either of these two: cutting boards: Plan to use the plastic ones and storage under the prep sink cabinet. I'm thinking of putting an organizer on the back of the door; however, am also concerned about it messing up the door since they do get rinsed and cleaned a lot. There is this one by Rev-Shelf, but I'm not sure this is that practical if the boards are wet/damp. Also, have no need for the wooden cutting board. Disk towels: I'm thinking of getting one of the pull-outs in the sink. Anyone have them, like them? NOTES: <none>
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certifiable ths tko finished kitchen (long)
posted by: thull on 08.03.2006 at 04:07 pm in Kitchens Forum We finally finished up our remodel to the point where we could move back in a few weeks ago. Have a lot of projects still to be done around the house, but the kitchen and master bath are done enough to show.
I'm going to try to insert pix as I go, so I apologize to anyone on a slow connection. And the photos aren't the greatest in terms of lighting. Taking them at night and keeping a good exposure balance wasn't easy. The particulars: Cabinets: Scherr's, doors are shaker with solid center panel in select cherry OK, here's the overview. We haven't found counter stools yet, but there's a 12" overhang in the front of the island. It's supported by 3/8" steel bars, and the two center panels are actually doors to a cabinet. The island is roughly 5' x 8'. Basically, before the project, this was two rooms, with a wall that lined up where the middle of the hood/range is. Left was the dining room, and the kitchen to the right. Here's the view to one side of the island. Left of the door is the bar (where the plastic lock is on the door). The wall cabs are 13" deep. The glass-front cabinets house our "company" dishes and various glassware. The 36" wide drawer bases below have everyday dishes, nice flatware, and various trays/bowls/baking dishes. Here's a couple of closer views of the island and wall w/ the range. To the left of the range is a cabinet w/ tray dividers and a 4-drawer stack. Pot and pan drawers (30", 2-drawer stack) are to the right of the range) Here's the wall w/ pantry cabs, more drawers, the fridge and MW. The big cab to the L of the fridge has pullout trays. We have another pantry in the laundry room (outside the french door in the other photos), and we haven't worked out what to put in each yet. Drawers to the L of fridge have everyday flatware, punkin gear, and overflow pots/pans. Drawers under microwave have bags/wraps, plastic ware, and colanders/mixing bowls. Above the MW are everyday glassware and misc stuff. Closer view of the range: Bad, but closer view of the backsplash: Next is the sink/faucet/DW. Left of the sink (not pictured) are two cabs, one w/ a Rev-a-shelf trash pullout, and the other a skinny one for cutting boards w/ knives in a drawer above. And finally, SWMBA (She Who Must Be Adored) aka "punkin," who finally gets to live in her house. She had just (finally) started walking all by herself, but was still doing it "monster style" because she was used to holding someone's hand(s). Anyway, I've been reading, learning, and finally contributing at THS for several years leading up to this. So, we're really excited to finally be in the home stretch. NOTES: <none>
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Courtesy of Casa Rondena Winery
New Mexico
Trail: Central Region
Number of Wineries: 11
Distance: 150 miles
Description: The first commercial wine-growing region in the United States (a Franciscan priest and monk from Spain first planted grapevines on the banks of the Rio Grande in 1629), New Mexico wine country is broken into three main areas: northern, southern, and central, the latter known for its intense sunlight, high desert, and dense forests. By 1880, New Mexico was outproducing New York wineries, but drought and Prohibition soon made New Mexico go dry. In the 1970's wine made a comeback; now there are 30 thriving wineries throughout the state.
Where to Sip: Known for its reds, Casa Rondena is an award-winning winery and one of the oldest in New Mexico; its Meritage Red—a fruity blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes—was recently named by a national food magazine as among the 10 best reds in the U.S.
Where to Stay: Los Poblanos Inn, two historic buildings designed by renowned New Mexico architect John Gaw Meem, sits under cottonwood trees along the Rio Grande.
Courtesy of Goldeneye
Northern California
Trail: Anderson Valley
Number of Wineries: 25
Distance: 10 miles
Description: Anderson Valley, located less than 100 miles north of San Francisco, has morphed into one of the best, if lesser-known, grape-growing areas in California. Thanks to the different soils, elevation, and combination of cool, foggy coastal climate, paired with warm, sunny days, grapes mature slowly and develop to the height of their character. Expect vines teeming with white Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Noir grapes. Each of the wineries/tasting rooms—many of which are small, friendly, and family-owned—has entrances along Highway128, and the 10-mile trail is easy to complete in one day.
Where to Sip: Try a Pinot Noir at Goldeneye, a modern Mendocino County winery surrounded by gardens and redwoods.
Where to Stay: Boonville Hotel is a modern roadhouse where each of the 10 colorful rooms features hillside views.
Chateau Chantal / Brian Confer
Northwest Michigan
Trail: Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
Number of Wineries: 16
Distance: 80 miles
Description: In this region, long considered the Cherry Capital of the World, grapes are a relatively new agricultural commodity. The wine region lies along the 45th Parallel—which also stretches through the Bordeaux region of France—and the 'lake effect' from Lake Michigan provides ideal cool-climate growing conditions. There are some unusual wineries to experience: Shady Lane Cellars was a former chicken coop, and Left Foot Charley in nearby Traverse City used to be a laundry facility in an old state insane asylum.
Where to Sip: Known for its award-winning wines and spirits, Black Star Farms has a luxurious B&B, farmers' market, creamery, and stables. Try its Arcturos Late Harvest Riesling at any of the three tasting rooms in Suttons Bay, Traverse City, and on the Old Mission Peninsula.
Where to Stay: If the inn at Black Star Farms is filled, check into Chateau Chantal. The old-world inn pairs vineyard views with amazing breakfasts (it also has a winery and tasting room).
Courtesy of Brennan Vineyards
North Central Texas
Name: Way Out Wineries Road Trip
Number of Wineries: 8
Distance: 300 miles
Description: North of the Hill Country outside of Austin and just south of Dallas-Fort Worth, this trail features boutique wineries in the heart of Texas. The vineyards grow at the junctions of the state's two most acclaimed winemaking regions—Texas Hill Country (the second largest appellation in the U.S.) and the Texas High Plains. Varietals well suited for warm climates thrive here: Sangiovese, Tempranillo, Blanc du Bois, Chenin Blanc, and Viognier. Due to distance between tasting rooms, plan on a day and a half for the full trip.
Where to Sip: Built in 1879, Brennan's McCrary House Tasting Room is a landmark and one of the oldest remaining homesteads. Its 2006 and 2007 peach and honey-scented Viognier was recently voted the best white wine in Texas and awarded the Grand Star by the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Lone Star International Wine Competition.
Where to Stay: At the peaceful Star of Texas B&B, just four miles from Brownwood, guests can stroll 25 acres, spend the night in a tepee or cottage, and relax under the starlit Texas sky.
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Southeastern Pennsylvania
Trail: Brandywine Valley Wine Trail
Number of Wineries: 7
Distance: 60 miles
Description: With approximately 14,000 acres of grapes and 100 wineries, Pennsylvania ranks fourth in the nation in amount of grapes grown, and eighth in wine production. The warm climate, gently rolling hills, and large bodies of water make the Brandywine Trail—situated in the middle of the lush landscapes of southern Philadelphia countryside—ideally suited for winemaking. Wineries here range from a turn-of-the-century barn at Twin Brook to the high-tech Black Walnut (opening in November 2008).
Where to Sip: Chaddsford Winery, which produces 30,000 cases a year of tannin-rich reds and whites, is co-owned by a husband-and-wife team, who turned a 17th-century barn into a small premium operation in 1982.
Where to Stay: Housed in an 1856 English country mansion, the Hamanassett B&B is owned and operated by Civil War reenactors.
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Northern Virginia
Trail: Loudoun County Wine Trail
Number of Wineries: 19
Distance: 60 miles
Description: Located at the tip of northern Virginia, Loudoun County's wine trail covers 336 acres. Thanks to 19 busy wineries and more in the works, the region has emerged over the past 25 years as a leading producer of wild vitis vinifera and New World grape wines. Expect a wonderful diversification of varietals, including Viognier and Cab Franc, and don't miss trying pours made from Norton grapes, which are native to North America and have a big fruity taste not unlike Concords.
Where to Sip: Tarara Winery is worth visiting for its unique location—in a 6,000-square-foot winemaker cave on a 475-acre farm. For something different, sample its berry-forward 2005 Wild River Red with some chocolate.
Where to Stay: Lansdowne Resort features a 12,000-square-foot spa and 18-hole golf course, plus the infamous Greg Norman–designed "Shark Bite," an easier nine-hole course located adjacent to the back nine of the 18-hole championship course.
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North Carolina
Trail: Yadkin Valley
Number of Wineries: 27
Distance: 200 miles
Description: Ranked 13th nationally in grape production and 14th for wine, North Carolina was one of the first states in the union to grow grapes. With tobacco farming declining in recent years, entrepreneurs have again turned to winemaking, especially in the Yadkin Valley, whose climate, soil, and growing season are like that of Burgundy, France. Sweet native grapes like Muscadines and Scuppernongs, as well as Cabernet Franc, thrive here. Because the trail is so large, it's best to hit wineries in Davidson, Davie, and Forsyth counties one day and those in Yadkin, Surry, and Wilkes counties the other.
Where to Sip: Shelton Vineyards is the largest family-owned winery in North Carolina, and sponsors a concert series on its 200-acre estate every summer.
Where to Stay: Childress Vineyards, Yadkin's newest winery, is owned by legendary NASCAR team owner Richard Childress and consists of a 65-acre vineyard and winery and will include a hotel complex.
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Eastern Ohio
Trail: Northeastern Ohio Wines and Vines Trail
Number of Wineries: 19
Distance: 50 miles
Description: Ohio's eastern Lake Erie shore has a surprisingly high number of wineries and vineyards, with about 65 percent of the state's wine grown along the Wines and Vines trail, on the ridges above the Grand River. The climate, weather, slope of the land, and angle of the sun allow for a dramatic grape-growing season. Many wineries are close to major metro areas and are family owned. Visit in the spring when new ice wines—sweet dessert wines made from grapes that have been frozen on the vine—are introduced, or in the fall during traditional grape harvesting.
Where to Sip: Debonné, the largest estate-grown vineyard in Ohio, offers outstanding tours and award-winning Rieslings.
Where to Stay: The Lodge at Geneva offers spectacular views of Lake Erie, and is an ideal base for exploring the rest of Ohio's vine country.
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Western Iowa
Trail: Western Iowa Wine Trail
Number of Wineries: 7
Distance: 71 miles
Description: In 1919, Iowa ranked sixth in grape production in the U.S., but ran dry years later. Thanks to a recent resurgence, more than 225 commercial vineyards have been established since the year 2000. The Western Iowa Wine Trail's seven wineries now feature 86 different wines. This trail, one of several designated wine trails in Iowa, is situated in the Loess Hills, where the undulating terrain provides the air drainage necessary to grow high-quality grapes, and the soil resembles that found in southern France and the Rhine and Moselle river valleys in Germany.
Where to Sip: King's Crossing Vineyard and Winery is a 3.5-acre vineyard that produces wine with 100 percent Iowa-grown grapes. Try its 2006 King's Mead (honey wine), 2006 Jester's Quandary (red table wine), 2006 Guinevere's Lace (white table wine), and the award-winning 2006 Edelweiss. The patio includes an oversize checkerboard—complete with tree-trunk checkers that are 12 inches in diameter.
Where to Stay: Check into the Country Homestead B&B in Turin, owned by a knowledgeable Loess Hills tour guide.
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Railroad Conductor Technology
Program Overview
Awards/Outcomes | Credits | Location |
Railroad Conductor Technology - Certificate | 16 cr. | Rosemount |
Major Description
This program prepares students to serve as railroad conductors in the railway industry, which is critical to our nation's livelihood. Retirement rates of current conductors promise excellent job opportunities. DCTC formed partnerships with BNSF, Railway, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific Railway, Union Pacific Railroad and many other regional and short lines to develop a curriculum that puts graduates on the fast track to employment in the industry.
Admissions Requirements or Prerequisites
In addition to the requirements on the Admissions Checklist, program applicants must comply with the following:
- Minimum age of 18
- H.S. diploma or GED
- Medical exam
- Pass color blindness test
- Vision and hearing acuity
- Approval by physician to perform on the job
- U.S. citizen or social security number
- Pass fitness test
Industry Partners
Twin Cities & Western Railroad, Union Pacific, Red River Valley & Western Railroad, Canadian Pacific Railway, Progressive Rail Inc., Minnesota Commercial Railway, Chicago Southshore & South Bend Railroad, Northern Plains Railroad, Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad and Northern Lines Railway.
Start Dates
- August 25, 2014
- October 27, 2014
- January 26, 2015
- March 30, 2015
Work Environment
Railroad conductors oversee train routes, movements and car switching through a range of duties, including the relay of signals for safe train movements. Conductors work irregular hours, including holidays, weekends, days and nights for shifts up to 12 hours. Constantly alert to changing conditions, they are trained to act safely and responsibly.
Related Programs
Visit our Transportation page to explore programs related to Railroad Conductor Technology.
Academic Advisor
- Susan Kingsbury
Enrollment Advisor
- Robert Haworth
- Donald Spano