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Ratings based on 287 Verified Reviews
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4.4 Room cleanliness
4.3 Service & staff
4.3 Room comfort
4.2 Hotel condition
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for Everyoneby A verified traveler
Posted Feb 16, 2015
We had a great time. Really nice Steam Room Pool and food.
Comment from Hotel Management
Mar 6, 2015 by HotelMgmt, Hotel Management
We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed such a great experience at Eaglewood Resort & Spa. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how impressed you were with our facilities. We hope to welcome you back again!
by A verified travelerfrom Illinois
Over-ratedPosted Jan 3, 2015
The hotel is clean, staff is friendly. Although the hotel was almost empty, we were put in a room as far away from reception as possible, overlooking a parking lot. Apparently everyone else was bunched into the rooms around us too. The hotel was clean, but certainly not luxurious. A lot of chipped paint, furniture - very small bathroom. Our room, called a suite, was a typical-sized hotel room. We had two disappointing and overpriced meals including a shrimp Caesar salad where the shrimp was spoiled. They did not charge me for the salad and gave us a free dessert which was delicious. (Soup was great too.) Breakfast buffet was $15, certainly not worth it. Hash browns and Apple sausage inedible. The pool/rec center was extremely noisy - tons of screaming children and one family blasting music on speakers they apparently brought. The jacuzzi was filled with children even though sign said no one under 16 allowed. Certainly not romantic getaway. We did have a nice time, but certainly not what we were expecting from the website.
Comment from Hotel Management
Jan 14, 2015 by HotelMgmt, Hotel Management
Although we are happy that you chose Eaglewood Resort & Spa, it is disappointing to learn that your stay was not as you had expected. We never like to learn when a guest leaves our resort feeling dissatisfied with our services and we would like to take this opportunity to apologize for the inconveniences that you experienced. We will review your feedback with the appropriate members of our staff and do everything possible to create a better experience for our guests in the future. We hope you will someday allow us another opportunity to win you over during a future stay.
for Everyoneby A verified travelerfrom Big Bear, CA
Beautiful hotelPosted Dec 12, 2014
Pros: the beds & showers
Location: no clue, was in a class all weekend.
Great hotel but need vending machines for the times the restaurants are open.
Comment from Hotel Management
Dec 15, 2014 by HotelMgmt, Hotel Management
Thank you for your review of Eaglewood Resort & Spa. We are truly pleased to hear that our accommodations and showers were the highlights of your visit. We appreciate the feedback that you've provided for us and we hope any inconveniences were minimal during your visit. We are sharing your comments with our management team for further review.
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for Everyoneby A verified travelerfrom mount prospect
Nice improvementPosted Oct 14, 2014
So many updates and renovations. The pool was hard to find and I wasn't prepared to walk to a building. The golf course has improved, we had great time!
Comment from Hotel Management
Oct 20, 2014 by HotelMgmt, Hotel Management
Thank you for your review and for mentioning the exciting changes taking place at Eaglewood Resort & Spa. We are always updating our property to ensure our guests enjoy the most comfortable stay and we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed such a great time with us. We do regret that you encountered difficulties while locating our pool and we hope we'll have the opportunity to welcome you back again.
for Getaway With Friendsby A verified traveler
Posted Sep 9, 2014 on Hotels.com
for Couplesby Team Simsfrom Chicago
AwesomePosted Sep 3, 2014 on Hotels.com
We are newlyweds and wanted to getaway for the holiday weekend. We enjoyed every minute!! The food, service and activities were great!! We will be back!!
Comment from Hotel Management
Nov 15, 2014 by HotelMgmt, Hotel Management
Thank you for choosing Eaglewood Resort & Spa for your weekend getaway for two! We are delighted that you enjoyed so many aspects of your stay. We appreciate you reaching out and sharing your holiday visit and we are all looking forward to welcoming you back again.
Recommendedby Libby Gagefrom State College
Not for the Handicapped - But otherwise OKPosted Jul 10, 2014 on Hotels.com
Nice place, but pricey. They charge a resort fee of 15.00 per room per day regardless of whether you use those services. They also charge you 16.00 for breakfast (which we passed on). The pool, hot tub and steam room were great, but the sauna did not work. There was construction going on outside our room the first day we were there. Cement trucks, etc. Also, this is not a good place for anyone who has trouble walking. My aunt had a terrible time as she is disabled (uses a walker) and the handicap rooms are a far walk from the lobby (plus an elevator ride and then up a ramp). They also accidentally charged me 132.00 on a credit card which they reversed, but that was annoying. All in all, I wouldnt stay here again..
Comment from Hotel Management
Mar 28, 2015 by HotelMgmt, Hotel Management
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We never like to learn when a guest endures inconveniences during their visit and we are truly sorry to learn of the challenges you and your family encountered while with us. We are always willing to accommodate our guests' needs, just reach out to any of our staff members whenever you are experiencing an issue. Our associates are always on hand to help in any way that we can. We apologize for the discrepancy in your bill and are glad that our staff worked so quickly to resolve this error. We hope you'll someday allow us another opportunity to provide you with the 5-star stay you deserve.
for Everyoneby A verified travelerfrom hanover park,il
Posted Jul 8, 2014
Pros: The spa was very well.
Cons: The hallways wasnt as clean as i liked.
Location: It was very close to addison which has alot of resturants.
It was a ok experience nice setting and staff was very friendly.
Comment from Hotel Management
Jan 17, 2015 by HotelMgmt, Hotel Management
Thank you for letting us know about your recent stay. Knowing that clean hallways are part of the overall impression of the resort, I will emphasize your welcomed feedback with our housekeeping staff. We are happy that we were able to impress you with our amenities and location and it would be our pleasure to have you stay with us again.
Recommendedby Øyvind Valø
Fantastisk service og bra beliggenhet.Posted May 6, 2014 on Hotels.com
Hotellet er ikke av de nyeste, men det er rent og pent der og servicen på hotellet er veldig god. Rommene er store og alt er rent og pent. Betjeningen er vennlig og hjelpsom, spesielt takk til Rabia og Jimmy. Hotellet ligger i rolig og landlige omgivelser ca 50 minutter fra Chicago sentrum, -et vakkert område. Hotellet har shuttelbusser som kjører deg til og fra togstasjonen i Itasca sentrum.


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Converting mulch deck to a recycler deck
I have a 72in toro mower with a mulching deck. Does anyone know how to or has converted their deck from a mulching deck to a recycler?
I'm thinking a mulching mower IS a 'recycler'. 'Recycler' is a trademark of Toro where they use plastic airflow 'disruptors' in the top of the deck over the blade path to force the clippings to be re-cut. Other designs manage to achieve good mulching without them.
ra55, I'm confused about what you mean. Mulching is a form of recycling, as the clippings are chopped up very fine so that they settle down to dirt level and become mulch and fertilizer. By "recycler," are you wanting to bag the clippings, for adding to a compost pile? If so, you will need to purchase a bagging attachment that is made specifically for your machine (usually in the $300+ range), or a pull-behind sweeper $200-$300), or a pull-behind powered vacuum unit (fairly big $$$.)


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@ CES: Cisco's Videoscape TV platform reaches for the cloudJanuary 10, 2012 3:00 pm | by Mike Robuck | Product Releases | Comments
After making its debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in 2011, Cisco's blended Videoscape TV platform is set to offer "video in the cloud" services via a host of new product offerings.
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With NFL games enjoying seemingly invincible ratings while most everything else on TV goes down, down, down, the league's traditional broadcast partners embraced a deal that sends their rights fees up, up, up.
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How to Knit a Sparkly Snowball Bag
Knit a sparkling snowball bag perfect for holiday parties or to add a touch of fun to any outfit.
Be ready for the holiday parties with this fanciful bag. The finished size is about 5½ by 4 inches, and the gauge is three stitches per inch, three rows per inch. Knit it loosely for the best effect. Here's how to make it:
Materials and Tools:
3 rolls (9 to 10 yards each) ¼-inch white satin ribbon
3 rolls (9 to 10 yards each) ½-inch organza ribbon
1 roll (22 yards) opaque sequins
6x12-inch and 4-inch square white fabric scrap (cotton or satin)
white thread
size 11 knitting needles
sewing machine
1. Cast on 18 stitches with satin ribbon.
2. Knit the first row.
3. Turn your work over and garter-stitch the second row.
4. Change "yarn" to sequins. Knit one row and garter-stitch one row.
5. Change "yarn" to organza ribbon. Knit one row and garter-stitch one row.
6. Alternate yarns and alternate knitting and garter-stitching each row until the piece is 11½ inches long. If one ribbon type runs out while you're working with it, simply tie on a new roll and continue to work.
7. Bind off.
8. When the piece is finished, place the knit side (right side) down on white fabric. Pin on the long edge.
9. Place under the foot of the sewing machine, with garter-stitch side (wrong side) up so that ribbon doesn't catch in the bobbin below. Sew along the long edge, about ¼-inch, making certain to catch the ends of all ribbons in the seam.
10. Fold the piece in half lengthwise, right sides together, so that it meets with knit touching knit and fabric touching fabric. This will create the side seam.
11. Stitch ¼-inch along the edge of this side seam once again, ensuring that all ribbons are caught on the edges.
12. Turn lining to the outside over the knitted portion. Seams are now sandwiched in the middle.
13. Using the 4x4-inch fabric square, pin the open bottom of the bag through both the knitted portion and the lining to all four sides evenly. Make certain to space all edges so that they pick up the ribbons on the inside. Pin and sew with a ½-inch seam allowance.
14. Turn right side out. You may need to clip the corners of the fabric square slightly to ease the tension.
15. To create a draw-string closure, cut two 20-inch pieces of organza ribbon. Beginning at the side seam, thread one ribbon over three rows of knitting and under three rows of knitting. Continue to seam.
16. Tie the ends of the ribbon in a knot.
17. Beginning on the side directly opposite the seam, repeat with a second length of ribbon. Go through the same over-and-under pattern. Tie the ends off.
18. Draw ribbons tightly to close.
Alternative method: To create a knitted bottom for the bag, simply cast on 12 stitches and knit all in one type of ribbon until the piece is 3½ inches square. Using a blanket stitch, sew the side seam of the bag and then the bottom of the bag with a large darning needle and the skinny satin ribbon. Tie off with organza ribbon as above.
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If there's one thing I'll never understand it's the American obsession with the rapture. Over the past couple of years we've seen a ton of TV shows and movies centered around the biblical event and most – like The Remaining – are, frankly, terrible. From the gloriously over the top Nicolas Cage film Left Behind, to the completely unfunny (and a waste of the talents involved) Rapture-Palooza, it seems the mix of religious themes and current Hollywood film making do not gel. Then again maybe it's because, despite a belief in a higher power, I'm not the target market for films of this nature – after all, most rapture-themed films play on inherent fears found in religion. »
- Phil Wheat
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"Yo, Shonda Rhimes, I love ABC's #Tgit programming block. And I'ma let you finish. But American Idol just had one of the craziest Thursdays of all time!"
Ok, I'm sorry. You probably didn't come here expecting a Kanye West reference — @KimKierkegaardashian's genius Twitter feed is more my style — in an Idol recap. But my brain just went from the frying pan into the active volcano after Season 14's Top 10 performance telecast (a confusing label, given that there were 11 singers on stage all night, with one awaiting the bad news that he or she was the »
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Sorry, but I'm still annoyed that we sent Sarina-Joi Crowe packing. It's not that she didn't, at least on some level, deserve to go. She gave a bad performance at the beginning of a long episode, which is an easy path to being forgotten and being eliminated. Still, "American Idol" lost a singer with almost limitless upside and we kept at least four or five people who almost certainly will never have anywhere near Sarina-Joi's potential. Oh well. After dedicating Wednesday night to two ridiculously high-rated hours of "Empire," Fox is turning Thursday over for a sure-to-be-lower-rated two hours of "American Idol" with a Movie Night theme. This is always one of the show's fuzziest and least justifiable themes and tonight we're using the theme as a hook so that Jennifer Lopez can perform the song she has in an upcoming movie. Click through and follow along! 8:00 p.m. »
- Daniel Fienberg
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Against all odds, there will be no Phil Collins ballad — or any soundtrack cuts from The Bodyguard, Frozen, Titanic and Armageddon — when the American Idol Top 10 (plus one contestant on the brink of elimination) tackle "Songs from the Movies tonight (8/7c on Fox).
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When private eye Doc Sportello's (Phoenix) ex-old lady suddenly shows up with a story about her current billionaire land developer boyfriend — whom she just happens to be in love with — and a plot by his wife and her boyfriend to kidnap that billionaire and throw him in a loony bin… well, easy for her to say. »
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In the game you play the part of Max, a photography senior who finds she has the ability to rewind time, which comes in useful when saving her old friend Chloe from being shot by the local spoilt rich boy. Reconnecting with her past it's not long before she finds herself dragged into the mystery of a missing student and a future that seems to be leading to the destruction of Arcadia Bay.
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An unthinkably self-indulgent sequel whose primary comic conceit is that it's an unthinkably self-indulgent sequel, "Uncle Kent 2″ — or "Uncle Kent 2!" onscreen — is such an inside joke that it's difficult to imagine an audience for it beyond an enabling circle of friends. The grating solipsism is, of course, central to the ostensible humor of Todd Rohal's slapdash sci-fi comedy, a follow-up to Joe Swanberg's 2011 indie that finds Kent Osborne (who is credited as the writer and stars as a version of himself) facing an imminent apocalypse at a San Diego comic convention. While "Uncle Kent 2″ ekes out a few funny moments over its brief running time, the movie is far less formally accomplished than Richard Kelly's similar end-of-the-world chronicles — or even the guerrilla Disney World/Disneyland production "Escape From Tomorrow," which it sometimes recalls. A bow at SXSW, whose attendees might have a higher-than-average fluency with the Swanberg-verse, »
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Nightcrawler, 2014
Written and directed by Dan Gilroy
Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton, Riz Ahmed
When Lou Bloom, a driven man desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.
Dan Gilroy's directorial debut Nightcrawler was a movie that topped various 'best of' lists in 2014, and wasn't too far behind if it didn't take first place. And quite deservedly so. Nightcrawler is a visceral and thrilling film with a phenomenal central performance from Jake Gyllenhaal, a man who is etching himself as one of the finest actors of our generation. It's not without its flaws, but there is a reason why Nightcralwer was loved by many.
Gyllenhaal plays Lou Bloom, a man who believes in »
- Luke Owen
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This post is brought to you in association with Casino Tropez…
The USA does gambling films like nowhere else. Movies such as Casino (1995), set in the bright lights of Las Vegas, or The Sting (1973), set in an atmospheric Chicago, are testament to this dominance. Yet, there are numerous gambling flicks from UK directors and many that are set in Britain. Here are five of the very best.
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
This effervescent gambling flick's humorous script catapulted Jason Statham to international stardom, and revamped the careers of a number of other talents. A disastrous London card game triggers a series of preposterous but highly entertaining events that see four friends get into serious trouble over a mammoth batch of weed, a stack of money and two antique shotguns. Lock, Stock gave director Guy Ritchie an international name that saw him direct many subsequent features – and come to the attention of Madonna, »
- Gary Collinson
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Predestination, 2015.
Directed by Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig.
Starring Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook, Noah Taylor, Christopher Kirby and Christopher Sommers.
A 'Temporal Agent' who travels through time to prevent major crimes attempts to capture the infamous 'Fizzle Bomber', who has thus-far eluded him, on his final assignment.
Remember the first time you saw Memento and couldn't work it out, secure in the knowledge you'd be going back again and again to piece it all together? Or perhaps, like me, you're one of those people who's still trying to make sense of the labyrinth that is Donnie Darko. While neither of these films relate directly to time travel, an inherently complex template, both stand out as clear examples of films which push the boundaries of narrative complexity. But "move over" say The Spierig Brothers, the directorial duo responsible for the impressive Daybreakers, "we've made a »
- Edward Gardiner
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Cinelinx is a Kickstarter (check their Kickstarter page for tons of info)success story, and one of the few movie-related games that is quick, easy, and a lot of fun to play.
I don't say that lightly either, and took some time to test this one out. Sure, it sounds cool, and most things are decent enough the first time you play, but then they hit the back of the closet and are never heard from again.
No, this one really is pretty cool, and if you have any friends that are as much of a movie fan as you are, you'll keep this one out.
It's surprisingly simple, and the image tells the story better than I could.
There's a bit more to it than that, and you can put your own spin on the rules, like how many "steps" a connection can have to »
- Marc Eastman
28 January 2015 7:04 AM, PST | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
When Johnny Depp's mustache comedy "Mortdecai" brought in less than $5 million on opening weekend, it marked the A-list actor's fifth straight box office bomb. But he's far from the only top billed actor to endure a tanker or two.
The 51-year-old film star and his co-stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor and Olivia Munn are in fact in very good company.
Also Read: 19 Biggest Box-Office Bombs and Bummers in 2014: From 'The Giver' to 'Winter's Tale' (Photos)
From Brad Pitt ("Fight Club") to Cameron Diaz ("The Box") to Jamie Foxx ("Stealth"), nearly every high-profile actor has suffered »
- Travis Reilly and Todd Cunningham
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Exclusive: Cult filmmakers and familiar genre faces have answered the call of horror anthology Tales of Halloween, the spooky project from Epic Pictures Group helmed by Neil Marshall, Darren Lynn Bousman, and nine more directors. As seen in the exclusive peek above, the anthology has cast Rocky Horror Picture Show icon Barry Bostwick as well as horror staple Lin Shaye and Heroes' Greg Grunberg, while the likes of Joe Dante, John Landis, Mick Garris, Stuart Gordon, Adrienne Barbeau, and Adam Green are expected to stop in for cameos.
More next-gen genre actors have joined the project, including Pat Healy (The Innkeepers, Cheap Thrills), Alex Essoe (Starry Eyes), Booboo Stewart (The Twilight Saga), Keir Gilchrist (It Follows), Noah Segan (Looper), Pollyannna McIntosh (The Woman), James Duval (Donnie Darko), Kristina Klebe (Halloween), Marc Senter (The Devil's Carnival), Jose Pablo Cantillo (The Walking Dead), Grace Phipps (Dark Summer), Sam Witwer (Being Human »
- Jen Yamato
8 January 2015 4:28 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Tales of Halloween, which is coming to theaters this October, is a horror anthology that weaves ten scary stories together all with the holiday as a shared theme. The movie takes place over the course of one night, and features quite a few horror tropes, including monsters, aliens and slashers. The project, which is coming from Epic Pictures Group, has lined up an impressive ensemble of horror legends.
Joining the cast are The Rocky Horror Picture Show star Barry Bostwick, Insidious franchise mainstay Lin Shaye and Heroes cast member Greg Grunberg. Horror directors stopping by for a cameo include Joe Dante, John Landis, Mick Garris, Stuart Gordon, Adrienne Barbeau, and Adam Green.
The cast also includes other horror notables such as Pat Healy (The Innkeepers, Cheap Thrills), Alex Essoe (Starry Eyes), Booboo Stewart (The Twilight Saga), Keir Gilchrist (It Follows), Noah Segan (Looper), Pollyannna McIntosh (The Woman), James Duval (Donnie Darko »
- MovieWeb
6 January 2015 7:24 AM, PST | Entertainment Tonight | See recent Entertainment Tonight news »
Move over Kevin Bacon! When it comes to working with everyone in Hollywood, Jennifer Aniston may be the actor to beat.
While Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon -- an idea that came from the actor himself when, in 1994, he told Premiere magazine that he's worked with everybody -- has become the ultimate trivia game, it may be time to re-think who's actually at the nexus.
Thanks in large part to Friends -- the former NBC sitcom now streaming on Netflix -- Aniston worked with a number of stars well before they were famous. And in the years since the series ended, Aniston has shared the screen with a few but key number of A-listers. But it wasn't until she earned a 2015 Golden Globe nomination for her role in Cake that we realized she's practically worked with everyone in Hollywood.
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Can you paint over popcorn ceilings?
Can I paint over popcorn ceilings?
In our area, you can spray over once, but any more is not advised as the weight of the paint with multiple layers can pull the popcorn,(acoustic), ceiling material down with. The moisture of the paint has a way of weakening the acoustic's grip. I always advise removal with re-texturing wether they want it re popcorned, another texture type, or a smooth finish. Always have a sample tested for asbestos if it's an older home.
Hi. Good points, thanks for reminder about asbestos. These condos were built about 1980 and I'm sure the previous owners did not do any painting since then. Where would I take a sample of the ceiling popcorn to be tested? The little popcorn that I touched when I was scraping the wallpaper off the walls did fall off quickly.
Being 1980, there's a good chance of not containing asbestos as it was banned in the seventies, but, the problem lies in suppliers that had acoustic with asbestos in warehouses and selling it past the banned time frame. If you are in a small town, chances are you will have to go to a larger city. In the govt. section of your phone directory, it should have a listing for hazardous abatement facilities in your area. The testing is typically free of charge or a minimal fee and they generally require about a quarter sized sample.
We just had a sample tested and it was totally painless and only cost $25 to find out that our ceiling was not asbestos. Although it was messy, removing the popcorn was a super simple task and it has made a HUGE improvement in the look of our home. The last major remodel of our new house was in 1985 and removing the popcorn took a dated series of rooms and made them look much more contemporary. The process was as easy as wetting the ceiling with a mist from the hose and letting it soak in for 10 minutes and then scraping with a 12" wide putty knife on a long stick.
The only problem we encountered was the ceiling in the adition to the house which was sprayed directly on the unprimed drywall. If the popcorn was sprayed over a previously painted ceiling it will just scrape right off really easily.
I have painted over my popcorn ceilings twice since I have lived in my townhouse. I wanted the painter to spray paint it but he did not want to. The first time, a lot of the Styrofoam popcorn came off the ceiling but the second time, not much came off. The ceiling looks so much better with a bright white ceiling than the dingy dirty tan-white that was on the ceiling. It would be too much work for me to remove the popcorn ceilings from my two floor townhouse and I actually find them pretty.
lynn2006 - I appreciate your answer because beauty IS in the eyes of the beholder. And I can be so influenced by what others tell me is beautiful. Fwankly speaking my dear, I don't care if the ceilings are popcorn or not. I can't say whether I like them or not. I am so confused. :-) But I want to make this job as easy as possible for myself, and since the ceilings are already finished in popcorn type stuff, I was kind of hoping that I could simply paint over it.
Cindiw2,from my experiences, you can paint over the popcorn ceiling since I have had a painter do this twice now in the 11 years I have been here. Once when I moved in and then 1.5 years ago.
I was attracted to the rich ceilings that only the richer homes had 11 years ago when I bought my home. I am always surprised on HGTV when they are saying to remove the popcorn ceiling. My neighbors have all kept their popcorn ceilings.
I removed all the popcorn ceilings in my entire house with a garden sray tank, water, and a scraper. The process was spaying water and letting it sit, spray more water and when it's really loose scrape it off with a wide scraper. Skim with dry wall mud, sand (should only have to hit it a little with the dry wall sanding paper) prime, and paint. It's hard hard work but makes all the difference in the world. Popcorn ceilings should be illegal. Getting rid of them made my ceilings look a foot higher.
Well, after all the responses I read, although I probably would like to remove the popcorn, I think I will attempt to paint over it because at this point I don't want to put much more effort (also called strain) in this project. It is very time-consuming and stressful since I have never done anything like this before, plus did I mention that it will be very time-consuming? So thank you for your response. It does help for me to form an opinion about what I should/need to do.
ONLY SPRAY !!! You will have the biggest mess ever if you try to roll. If you have any questions please call Michael @ American Painting And Deck Care in Cumming Georgia for painting interior ceilings.
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Here is a link that might be useful: american painting and deck care's website
After all this, I will probably bring in an experienced painter for the ceilings, if nothing else. Especially since I don't know how to use a paint sprayer, and it seems like it would be better to spray it. We'll see. I guess my next question is: how hard is it to spray paint?


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Roster preview: Craig Stammen
Feb 5, 2014, 6:00 AM EDT
Age on Opening Day 2014: 30 How acquired: 12th round pick, 2005 draft 2014 salary: $1.375 million 2013 stats: 55 G, 81.2 IP, 78 H, 30 R, 25 ER, 4 HR, 27 BB, 79 K, 1.286 WHIP, 0 SV, 1 BS, 7-6, 2.76 ERA, 2.82 FIP, 1.0 WAR 2014 storyline: After back-to-back seasons that showcased…
Roster preview: Jerry Blevins
Feb 4, 2014, 6:00 AM EDT
Age on Opening Day 2014: 30 How acquired: Traded from Athletics for OF Billy Burns, Dec. 2013 2014 salary: $1.675 million 2013 stats (w/OAK): 67 G, 14 GF, 60 IP, 47 H, 23 R, 21 ER, 7 HR, 17 BB, 52 K, 1.067 WHIP, 5-0, 3.15 ERA, 3.88 FIP, 0.3 WAR 2014 storyline: Recognizing how…
Nats pitchers glad to have Steve McCatty back
Feb 3, 2014, 3:07 PM EDT
With the Nationals bringing in Matt Williams as their new manager this offseason, technically it left up in the air whether the rest of the coaching staff would return. Soon after the hiring, the Nats announced Steve McCatty and Randy Knorr would be back in 2014, among others, much to the delight of players and…
2014 Outlook: St. Louis Cardinals
Jan 30, 2014, 5:50 PM EDT
2013 record: 97-65, 1st place in NL Central Manager: Mike Matheny, 3rd season Estimated 2014 payroll: $109 million Key additions: OF Peter Bourjos, IF Jhonny Peralta, IF Mark Ellis Key losses: OF Carlos Beltran, SP Chris Carpenter, IF Rafael Furcal, IF David Freese, RP John Axford, RP Edward Mujica Projected lineup 3B Matt Carpenter CF…
Nats players respond to an offseason full of rumors
Jan 30, 2014, 2:29 PM EDT
As professional sports continue to adapt to the age of Twitter and social media, one thing is becoming clearer and clearer as each year goes by. Rumors, whether the trade or free agent variety, are becoming more prevalent as media outlets and fans crave content and conversation more and more by the day. The NFL…
Roster preview: Doug Fister
Jan 30, 2014, 6:00 AM EDT
Age on Opening Day 2014: 30 How acquired: Traded from Tigers for INF Steve Lombardozzi, LHP Ian Krol and LHP Robbie Ray, Dec. 2013 2014 salary: TBD via arbitration (Fister is seeking $8.5 million, Nats are offering $5.75 million) 2013 Stats: 32 GS, 208.2 IP, 229 H, 91 R, 85 ER, 14 HR, 44 BB,…
Roster preview: Jordan Zimmermann
Jan 29, 2014, 6:00 AM EDT
Age on Opening Day 2014: 27 How acquired: 2nd round pick, 2007 draft 2014 salary: $7.5 million 2013 Stats: 32 GS, 213.1 IP, 192 H, 81 R, 77 ER, 19 HR, 40 BB, 161 K, 1.088 WHIP, 19-9, 3.25 ERA, 3.51 FIP, 2.4 WAR 2014 storyline: By now, Zimmermann has established what he is: A…
Roster preview: Gio Gonzalez
Jan 28, 2014, 6:00 AM EDT
Age on Opening Day 2014: 28 How acquired: Trade from Athletics with RHP Robert Gilliam for LHP Tom Milone, RHP Brad Peacock, RHP A.J. Cole and C Derek Norris, Dec. 2011 2014 salary: $8.5 million 2013 stats: 32 GS, 195.2 IP, 169 H, 79 R, 73 ER, 17 HR, 76 BB, 192 K, 1.252 WHIP,…
Detwiler comfortable with competition for No. 5 job
Jan 27, 2014, 2:19 PM EDT
Though he would appear to have an obvious leg up to reclaim the job he lost last season while on the disabled list, Ross Detwiler is comfortable with the idea of competing for the final spot in the Nationals' rotation this spring. "I've done it every single year, so it's nothing different for me," he…
Gio Gonzalez on working out with Yankees great Jorge Posada
Jan 27, 2014, 10:50 AM EDT
Gio Gonzalez has spent much of his offseason down in South Florida where he generally trains over the winter. He's got family, friends, sunshine and workout facilities at the University of Miami, all he needs to get prepared for the new year. This time around, however, he's had some extra help. Four-time World Series champion…
Roster preview: Stephen Strasburg
Jan 27, 2014, 6:00 AM EDT
Age on Opening Day 2014: 25 How acquired: 1st round pick, 2009 draft 2014 salary: $3.975 million 2013 stats: 30 GS, 183 IP, 136 H, 71 R, 61 ER, 16 HR, 56 BB, 191 K, 1.049 WHIP, 8-9, 3.00 ERA, 3.21 FIP, 3.2 WAR 2014 storyline: Stephen Strasburg took some significant steps forward last season.…
Storen brushes aside trade rumors
Jan 26, 2014, 3:13 PM EDT
Trade rumors are nothing new for Drew Storen, so when a new round of speculation surfaced this winter, the Nationals reliever didn't worry about it. "No, I didn't," he said Saturday at NatsFest. "It's part of the business. You read it and … eh, whatever happens. You never really know the full story. It's kind…
Livo likely to rejoin Nats as spring instructor
Jan 26, 2014, 6:00 AM EDT
There aren't a whole lot of ex-Nationals who bring a smile to everyone's faces, owing in large part to the franchise's overall lack of success and ever-changing roster during its first nine seasons in the District. Livan Hernandez, though, has always been — and will always remain — one of the most popular players in…
Harper may not be 100 percent for spring training
Jan 25, 2014, 3:53 PM EDT
Though his surgically repaired left knee feels "great," Bryce Harper admitted Saturday he had been in pain well before his well-publicized wall collisions in April and May and he may not be 100 percent healed for the start of Nationals spring training. "I'm trying to get back to full strength," the 21-year-old outfielder said at…
Live updates from NatsFest
Jan 25, 2014, 9:45 AM EDT
Hello from the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, which today is hosting NatsFest for the first time. And there's plenty on tap for the festivities, which runs from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for the general public (season-ticket holders and VIPs get an hour to themselves beginning at 10 a.m.). Props to the Nationals for bringing…
Cole, Goodwin, Skole among 18 spring invites
Jan 24, 2014, 4:48 PM EDT
The Nationals have invited 18 non-roster players to participate in big-league camp this spring, a list that includes prospects A.J. Cole, Brian Goodwin and Matt Skole. Cole, Goodwin and Skole are the organization's second-, third- and fourth-ranked prospects, according to Baseball America. Though none has a reasonable shot at making the Opening Day roster, each…
2014 Outlook: New York Yankees
Jan 24, 2014, 2:03 PM EDT
2013 record: 85-77, 3rd place in AL East Manager: Joe Girardi, 7th season Estimated 2014 payroll: $196 million Key additions: OF Jacoby Ellsbury, C Brian McCann, SP Masahiro Tanaka, OF Carlos Beltran Key losses: SP Phil Hughes, OF Vernon Wells, 3B Alex Rodriguez (technically) Projected lineup CF Jacoby Ellsbury SS Derek Jeter RF Carlos Beltran 1B Mark Teixeira C Brian…
VIDEO: Nats manager Matt Williams one-on-one
Jan 24, 2014, 9:28 AM EDT
Nationals manager Matt Williams sat down with Brian Mitchell on Thursday night for a one-on-one interview as part of SportsTalk Live's 'Open Mic' segment. Williams looked ahead to this weekend's NatsFest, as well as the new season, giving a preview of what to expect over the next few weeks as the team reports to spring…
Roster preview: Scott Hairston
Jan 24, 2014, 6:00 AM EDT
Age on Opening Day 2014: 33 How acquired: Traded from Cubs for RHP Ivan Pineyro and player-to-be-named, July 2013 2014 salary: $2.5 million (Cubs are paying $500,000 of that) 2013 stats (Nats only): 33 G, 62 PA, 5 R, 13 H, 3 2B, 0 3B, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 0 SB, 2 BB, 19 SO,…
Roster preview: Nate McLouth
Jan 23, 2014, 6:00 AM EDT
Age on Opening Day 2014: 32 How acquired: Free agent, Dec. 2013 2014 salary: $5 million 2013 stats (w/BAL): 146 G, 593 PA, 76 R, 137 H, 31 2B, 4 3B, 12 HR, 36 RBI, 30 SB, 53 BB, 86 SO, .258 AVG, .329 OBP, .399 SLG, .729 OPS, 1 E, 4.0 UZR, 2.5 WAR…
Roster preview: Jayson Werth
Jan 22, 2014, 8:00 AM EDT
Age on Opening Day 2014: 34 How acquired: Free agent, Dec. 2010 2014 salary: $20 million 2013 stats: 129 G, 532 PA, 84 R, 147 H, 24 2B, 0 3B, 25 HR, 82 RBI, 10 SB, 60 BB, 101 SO, .318 AVG, .398 OBP, .532 SLG, .931 OPS, 1 E, -3.3 UZR, 4.6 WAR 2014…
Nats sign reliever Hensley to minor-league deal
Jan 21, 2014, 6:28 PM EDT
The Nationals have signed right-hander Clay Hensley to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training, adding a veteran reliever to the competition for the one or two jobs that will be up for grabs in Viera. Hensley, 34, is a veteran of seven major-league seasons and sports a 4.00 ERA in 271 career…
Rizzo doesn't rule out Balfour signing
Jan 21, 2014, 12:13 PM EDT
Mike Rizzo hasn't been afraid in the past to make a surprise January signing, even at positions that already appear to be filled — ie. Edwin Jackson in 2012 and Rafael Soriano in 2013 — so it perhaps wasn't all that surprising over the weekend when a report by FoxSports.com suggested the Nationals have some…
Roster preview: Denard Span
Jan 21, 2014, 6:00 AM EDT
Age on Opening Day 2014: 30 How acquired: Trade from Twins for RHP Alex Meyer, Nov. 2012 2014 salary: $6.5 million 2013 stats: 153 G, 662 PA, 75 R, 170 H, 28 2B, 11 3B, 4 HR, 47 RBI, 20 SB, 42 BB, 77 SO, .279 AVG, .327 OBP, .380 SLG, .707 OPS, 0 E, 10.2…
2014 Outlook: Miami Marlins
Jan 20, 2014, 7:44 PM EDT
2013 record: 62-100, 5th place in NL East Manager: Mike Redmond, 2nd season Estimated 2014 payroll: $40 million Key additions: C Jarrod Saltalamaccia, 1B/OF Garrett Jones, IF Rafael Furcal, 3B Casey McGehee Key losses: 1B Logan Morrison, OF Justin Ruggiano, OF Chris Coghlan Projected lineup 2B Rafael Furcal LF Christian Yelich RF Giancarlo Stanton 1B Garrett Jones C Jarrod Saltalamacchia…
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A tactile layer for use in combination with diaphragm-type switch keyboards to impact a tactile signal to the user upon depression of a key. The tactile layer comprises a sheet of Mylar polyester material having integrally formed deformations therein wherein the deformation is in the form of an annular ring hingedly supporting a dome shaped projection about a generally circular transition line, the transition line being displaced a first predetermined distance from the plane of the sheet which is less than the distance which the top of the dome shaped projection is displaced from the plane of the sheet.
1. An article of manufacture comprising:
(a) a sheet of flexible material of substantially constant thickness having first and second surfaces and having at least one integrally formed deformation extending inwardly from said first surface and outwardly from said second surface thereof, said deformation being in the form of an annular ring portion completely surrounding a circular convex dome shaped projection and extending upwardly and outwardly therefrom.
2. The article as in claim 1 wherein said material is prestabilized polyester plastic and wherein the thickness of said sheet is about 5 mils.
3. The article as in claim 1 and further including an electrically conductive material disposed on said first surface in the area of the center of said dome shaped projection.
4. The article as in claim 1 wherein the intersection of said annular ring portion and said circular dome shaped projection is displaced a predetermined distance from the plane of said sheet surrounding said deformation.
5. The article as in claim 4 wherein the furthest displacement of said annular ring portion from the plane of said sheet surrounding said deformation is greater than said predetermined distance.
I. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to an article of manufacture and more specifically to a tactile layer which may be embodied in a diaphragm-type switch keyboard to impart a tactile signal to the user that a switch closure has been made. Keyboards of the type described find wide application in a variety of devices including hand calculators, remote TV tuners, computer I/O devices, etc.
II. Discussion of the Prior Art
Diaphragm-type switches are well known in the art. They generally comprise first and second spaced apart contacts, one of the contacts being disposed on a flexible membrane. When force is applied to the membrane it deforms, sometimes through an apertured spacer layer, to establish an electrical contact. Typical of this arrangement is that shown in the Krakinowski U.S. Pat. No. 3,308,253 and the Kaelin et al. U.S. Pat. No. 3,732,389. The foregoing arrangements are exemplary of so-called non-tactile keyboards wherein depression of the membrane does not provide a noticeable impulse to the finger of the user upon switch actuation.
Tactile-type diaphragm switches are also known in the art. For example, reference is made to the published German patent application No. 1,806,241, published Aug. 14, 1969 which teaches the use of a metallic dome shaped projection which when depressed, provides a noticeable snap as the dome is inverted to establish the electrical contact. When the finger pressure is removed, the dome is restored to its normal, non-inverted configuration. This arrangement is commonly referred to as incorporating the "oil-can" effect. Another example of this arrangement is set forth in the IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, Volume 7, No. 12, dated May 1965, only here, rather than a metallic dome, a plastic membrane having a dimpled surface is employed.
The Lynn et al. U.S. Pat. No. 3,860,771 and the Adams et al. U.S. Pat. No. 3,246,112 each discloses a tactile keyboard arrangement in which the tactile layer comprises a sheet of flexible plastic material having integrally formed depressions comprising a generally cylindrical pedestal having straight or sloping walls and topped or capped by a portion of a curved surface, such as a portion of a sphere. Again, as the dome is inverted, the user is provided with a snap action indicative of a contact closure.
The tactile layer of the present invention is deemed to be an improvement over the aforementioned prior art arrangements in that it provides a keyboard arrangement that is not subject to "edge toggling". As is set forth in my co-pending patent application Ser. No. 841,981, filed Oct. 13, 1977 and entitled "TACTILE TOUCH SWITCH PANEL", devices made in accordance with certain aspects of the prior art suffer from a defect which may be termed "edge toggle". Edge toggle occurs when only one portion of the tactile dome collapses, or when one portion of the dome collapses late and produces a double tactile feedback sensation. This edge toggle always occurs along a crease line where the slope of the crease's center wall approaches the vertical. Five characteristics of edge toggling may be observed and are as follows:
1. The action is not concentric and proceeds from the center of the dome to only one segment of the outer circumference thereof;
2. The collapse of the dome is not catastrophic and does not always go to completion;
3. Movement of the flexible dome material is not always isolated within the dome and tends to lift the surrounding circuit layer from its substrate;
4. The tactile feedback sensation is very dependent upon the location on the dome where the force is applied; and
5. The tactile feedback is not consistent and may be different every time the dome is collapsed.
In addition to the undesirable edge toggling effect, it has also been found that certain keyboards having simple domes in their tactile layer tend to show a substantial variation in "feel" depending upon the location of the key on the keyboard. More specifically, when the keys are arranged in rows and columns and where simple domes are employed such as in the aforereferenced IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, one can easily detect a variation in feel between the keys located at the corners of the array than that which is obtained from keys which are surrounded on all four sides by other key locations. In the same fashion, still a different "feel" is observed at key locations along the edges of the array, but which are not corner locations. This variation in "feel" is, of course, objectionable.
In accordance with the teachings of the Lynn et al Patent referred earlier, in order to obtain a desired feel, the use of an apertured spacer disposed between the tactile layer and the circuit bearing layer is recommended. This additional spacer layer naturally increases the complexity and attendant cost of a keyboard.
In accordance with the teachings of the present invention, I provide a tactile layer for use in a diaphragm-type switch configuration which obviates the foregoing problems with the prior art. Specifically, the design of the dome shaped depression in the tactile layer is such that "edge toggling" cannot occur. Furthermore, when utilizing the tactile layer of the present invention in a diaphragm-type keyboard, the need for an apertured spacer between the tactile layer and the circuit bearing layer is rendered unnecessary. Also, because of the particular configuration employed for supporting the dome shaped projections in the tactile layer, a consistent and uniform "feel" is imparted to the finger of the user, irrespective of the location in a switch array. That is, corner, edge and surrounded switch locations all produce a substantially identical feel.
The foregoing advantages are obtained by providing a tactile layer which comprises a sheet of Mylar polyester material or a Mylar equivalent having first and second generally planar surfaces and having one or more integrally formed deformations extending inwardly from the surface of the sheet and outwardly from a second surface of the sheet. The deformations have a unique shape. Specifically, the deformations comprise a generally parabolic disc having a raised center portion and an annular ring projecting upwardly and outwardly from the edge of the parabolic disc. The annular ring joins the parabolic disc along a generally circular transition line. The transition line is normally (in its undepressed state) located at the apex of an acute angle formed between tangents to the parabolic disc and to the annular ring at their line of intersection. Also, in accordance with the instant invention, the raised center portion of the parabolic disc is displaced further from the planar surfaces of the Mylar sheet than is the generally circular transition line. As a result, the annular ring acts as a hinge for accommodating inversion of the parabolic disc when a force is applied against the outer surface of the raised center portion of the parabolic disc. Because of the hinge arrangement, edge toggling is precluded and adjacent parabolic discs on the keyboard are isolated one from the other such that uniformity is obtained in the feel imparted to the finger of the user. The tactile layer of the present invention may be employed in a diaphragm-type switch without the need for an intermediate spacer layer having apertures through which the dome is inverted. Furthermore, by a proper choice of dimensions for the degree of depression of the annular ring with respect to the generally parabolic disc which it surrounds, it is possible to provide a controlled variation in the degree of tactile feedback such that keyboards made for different applications may have differing "feels".
These and other characteristics and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a top view of the tactile layer made in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a greatly enlarged cross-section taken along the line 2--2 in FIG. l; and
FIG. 3 is a typical force-key travel curve for a diaphragm-type switch incorporating the tactile layer of the present invention.
Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a top view of the tactile layer comprising the preferred embodiment of the present invention. It is indicated generally by numeral 10 and comprises a generally planar sheet 12 of a suitable plastic material such as a Mylar polyester material of substantially constant thickness having a top surface 14 and a bottom surface 16 (FIG. 2). The material 12 is preferably prestabilized in a controlled heating step to eliminate thermal shrink, this being done in a conventional and well known process. The prestabilized Mylar sheet 12 is then deformed at predetermined locations by means of a suitably shaped die to form a plurality of dome shaped projections 18--18 which in the plan view of FIG. 1 include an annular ring 20 surrounding a parabolic disc or dome 22. The transition line 24 between the annular ring 20 and the domed disc 22 is generally circular in its plan view. With reference to FIG. 2, disposed on the underside of the circular dome 22 is an electrically conductive spot 26 which is shown in FIG. 1 as a circular dot which shows through the translucent sheet 12.
The shape of the dome shaped projection 18 can best be seen in the enlarged cross-sectional view of FIG. 2. The sheet 12 is deformed inwardly from the surface 16 and outwardly from the surface 14 and the deformation comprises a generally parabolic disc 22 having a raised center portion 24 and an annular ring 20 projecting upwardly and outwardly from the edge of the parabolic disc 22. The annular ring 20 joins the parabolic disc along a generally circular transition line 24. As can be seen from FIG. 2, when the dome 22 is in its non-inverted state as illustrated the transition line 24 is generally located at the apex of an acute angle defined by tangents drawn to the surface of the parabolic disc 22 and to the annular ring at their line of intersection. It is also to be noted that the raised center portion 24 of the parabolic disc 22 is displaced a greater distance from the planar surface of sheet 12 than is the generally circular transition line 24.
When a downward force is applied to the parabolic disc portion 22 of the dome shaped projection 18 the annular ring 20 acts as a hinge for facilitating the inversion of the parabolic disc portion 22.
FIG. 3 is a typical force-travel diagram of the dimple 18 when formed as set forth above. Plotted along the ordinate axis in ounces is the applied and return force tending to invert and restore the disc 22, respectively, and along the abscissa is plotted the travel of the central portion 24 of the disc 22 when a force is applied and subsequently removed. The point labeled A represents the zero force condition and, of course, there is no deformation or travel associated with it. As the force increases a peak B is reached where the dome 18 inverts resulting in a marked decrease in the applied force to a valley point C. This is followed by a sharply increasing rise indicating an inappreciable travel associated with a large applied force. At the valley point C, the dome has bottomed out so that the increase force does not produce a significant travel. As the force is removed, as at point 28, a point D is reached where the "oil-can" effect takes over to produce an upward force against the switch actuating key, the maximum return force being indicated by the peak E.
The Tactile Ratio may be defined as (B-C)/B. It has been found that a Tactile Ratio in the range of 30 to 40% is ideal from the standpoint of operator satisfaction. Experiments conducted on the preferred embodiment have shown that it is possible to approach this ideal value. Similarly, it is possible to define a Return Force Ratio as being equal to E/B. An ideal Return Ratio is, of course, 100%. Again, experimental tests conducted indicate that a return ratio of 90% is readily obtainable with a tactile layer of the type described herein. These values, when compared to corresponding values obtained through testing of tactile layers having simple spherical domes formed therein, reveals that the present invention offers a substantial improvement.
Of course, various parameters affect the tactile response obtained from the tactile layer formed in accordance with the teachings of the present invention. Variations in the thickness and tensile strength of the sheet material 12 affects the tactile feedback. It has been found that a Mylar polyester sheet 12 having a thickness of approximately 5 mils is most suitable. The diameter of the parabolic disc 22 and key travel are dependent upon the spherical dome radius. As the diameter, radius and key travel becomes smaller, the tactile feedback becomes more pronounced. Disc diameter appears to have a significant effect and it has been found that diameters in the range of 0.250 to 0.300 inches give excellent results. The dome's radius of curvature affects the tactile feedback by regulating both the amount of Mylar stretch and the key travel. Good results have been obtained using a spherical radii in the range of 0.25 to 0.50 inches. Non-spherical discs surrounded by the annular ring can be used to obtain shorter key travel while still providing sufficient stretch to produce a good tactile signal.
While there have been described above the principals of this invention in connection with a specific arrangement, it is to be clearly understood that this description is made only by way of example and not as a limitation to the scope of the invention.
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Can I lay tile on luan?
I have been reading as much as I can about laying tile but I am still confused.
We put new luan down over the old sub-floor in our bathroom. The surface is now clean and flat. The area to be tiled is 5x7. My dad (who has layed tile several times) said I could tile directly over this floor but I have read in some book that I need to put cement board down first.
Which is correct? We will be using 12x12 and 4x4 ceramic tiles.
If you are looking for "correct' then the luan has to come up. Never have that under tile. The books says a minimum of 3/8 underlayment grade plywood, (no 1/4") then use Ditra or a 1/4" cement backer board, both are installed in a wet bed of thinset.
There are different types of thinset you use depending on whether you go with DITRA or a CBU.
You can install tile directly over plywood, but the hoops one has to jump through to "go by the book" is not worth the effort imo.
When I went to the tile store looking for tile that's what the guy told me to use. I had vinly sheet down and had taken that up and there was glue all over the subfloor. He said to put luan down and then the tile.
We put the luan over the subfloor. I then got my books from the library and started to learn more. I thought the guy at the tile store would know what he was doing - I never thought to questions him as I had never used tile before.
What the heck is luan for anyway?
"When I went to the tile store looking for tile that's what the guy told me to use"
I believe ya. Luan is somewhat similar to mahogany just much cheaper to produce. It can delaminate without a whole lot of help. The proper material is either an AC or BC grade plywood underlayment. Even with those two options the minimum thickness is 3/8"... no 1/8" or 1/4" plywood products underneath tile.
Having said that there are different grades of luan. Can you post back the APA stamping from the back of a sheet, and how thick it is?
I must seem like a complete dunce.
After the guy at the tile store told me to lay luan down I sent DH to Home Depot for luan. I did some internet research and read to lay the luan on the subfloor and nail ever 5" and to not meet up corners. Now it's down.
I looked on the floor for a stamp but could not see one (maybe it is on the underside). I did find a white sticker.
It says: 1/4 2x4 FSC Hardwood Ply. Jerry, what does that mean?
FWIW there is no give to the floor - very firm even when bouncing.
No one on here thinks you are a dunce, please don't ever think that. :-)
I don't know what FCS means, but what you bought does not sound like an underlayment.... sounds more like craft material.
It's already down now so the the only choice is take a chance on it, or remove it... I see no point in overlaying it with more plywood.
DO NOT allow that luan to remain if tile is the objective. Just because it is already there doesn't mean it will work. To use the "OH WELL IT'S DONE NOW" attitude will only jeopardize the expensive tile installation. Luan has been specifically outlawed (by the tile industry) for use under tile installations.
You can find this information in the Tile Council of North America's Handbook For Ceramic Tile Installation. In the 2007 44th Edition the information appears on page 13, right-side column, second paragraph under the the word CAUTION in bold type.:)
The people working at the big box stores like Home Depot & Lowe's are clueless!!! They will lead you right down the road to failure 95% of the time. Heck, they worked in plumbing last week, and roofing the week before. Flooring is this weeks turn, to punt.
You may feel you haven't managed your resources properly but this isn't necessarily your fault. You were unfortunately mislead. On Internet Forums the advice coming from all of the box stores is most times misleading and inaccurate. A lot of us complain about this all the time. Check some of the complaint forums and look at the hundreds of complaints directed towards the incompetent big box stores.
At this point what you do is of course your decision but in my opinion to continue and not remove the luaun would be mismanagement of resources for certain. What happens when you proceed and spend more money and it all fails? Then what?
It's a tuff decision. Do you believe some faceless stranger on the Internet or do you believe the guy that three weeks ago was asking you if you wanted to super size your meal?
I believe what I have read here on this forum. The luan will come up and Hardi Backer will go down.
I most certainly will be back with more questions (each step of the way) as we start on our tiling project. We have never tiled before and I don't want to backtrack or waste any more time or money.
Thanks so much!
I'd like to give you kudos for actually DOING something. I currently have two sheets of birch plywood sitting in my upstairs hallway, and a big roll of sheet vinyl in my living room. They've both been there much longer than I like to admit. And my kids are wondering if they'll ever have a bathroom floor.
Rip up that luan, and soldier on! I'm rooting for you.
make sure you use thin-set under it to take out the voids, screw or nail accordingly.
Here is a link that might be useful: Ceramictec
priestess, spamming is expressly forbidden in here. THat said, anyone using luan under tile is asking for trouble, even if you bury it under other layers. I've SEEN this stuff compress to half its original thickness in high traffic areas. One kitchen floor in particular that I ripped out and replaced, the floor had only been down for 6 months, and the luan in front of the stove was literally 1/8" thick, while just to the side of it, it was still 1/4". Additionally, luan isn't "like" mahogany. Real luan IS mahogany, and as such has oils in it that won't allow any kind of bond. Not with thinset, and not with mastic. This stuff just can not be used in any way shape or form, with ceramic or natural stone tile.
I know this thread's a year old, but after this person replying in the way she did, I felt it necessary to elaborate on what had been said to this point.
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FortKnox's Journal: In My Mind (also, any Chicagoans out there???) 25
I work in a consulting firm (relatively small, about one hundred people... just recently made a branch in a new city). Consultants should be developers with boatloads of experience in all the technologies in demand. Consultants are usually older guys with large resumes. This is my second job out of school. I am 27 (28 next month). So, although I'm a pretty good developer with a good amount of experience in the newest java technologies, I'm pretty much the low guy on the totem pole. All the guys hired after me are all in their mid thirties or older. They are Architects and high in my company from the start.
Something that annoys the hell outta me is that the only reason the higher ups in my company even know my name is because I've been around for 3 years now (consultant turnaround can be high, because clients you work for can turn around and give you a job with a hefty raise). So I'm one of the guys that have been around a while in my part of the company (java group). My problem is, they invited a LOT of architect type people into the company. Not only that, but all the higherups buddy-buddy with these folks. Its hard when you've put in 3 hard years in a company to see someone who's been here for 5 months get to go to conventions with the guy in charge of the java group, and go out to dinner with the company president and the best I got is a "Hi Josh!"
Of course, I understand. I'm the one always telling my younger sister "You gotta do your time before the real opportunities come up. Yeah, its tough, the job isn't necessarily what you want to do, but you need a couple years experience before you'll be considered for something else."
Well, I've poked around trying to find something to make me unique. There is a technology they've talked about trying to wrap around[1], and when they offered training in it to a small class after hours on fridays, I jumped to get in the class. It ended up being a good thing, however, I'm still unnoticed.
That's when a huge client came to us and wanted us to do something with that technology. When they first talked about it, they asked folks that were involved in the class to get together. I was one of like 5 people in the group (only java guy, might I add). Then the client became a reality, so the company forced others to be apart of the group. Added in one java guy who didn't take the training, and one big architect type who did (and a BOATLOAD of project managers).
Still nada from me. I got involved, but still the low guy on the totem pole.
This was about 2 or so months ago. Things started progressing slowly. Then I got a call yesterday afternoon. The "big client" is a brand new product out of a WELL known computer software manufacturer (dunno if I'm allowed to say or not, but if I said the name, you'd know them). This new product needs integration with that technology I am trained in. It was the architect guy. He was supposed to take the training, but the client he's currently at needs him too direly. I was the next guy on the list.
So, from 9/27-10/1 I'll be in Chicago to partake in training for this new product. I'll be the man. I'll be important. Even the architect guy told me on the phone "dude, this is gonna shift that totem pole." I'm tooootally hyped. Finally an opportunately landed on my lap after trying so hard!
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Singles--(first round) Caroline Dreher (S) def. Angela Moniaga (M) 6-4, 4-6, 6-4; Myint-Zu Kyaw (EW) def. Macy Mackey (A) 6-1, 6-0; Jenna Gilbert (K) def. Alexis Stockwell (S) 6-3, 6-4; Sally Park (K) def. Shaelyn Huot (LS) 6-0, 6-0; (semifinals) Kyaw (EW) def. Dreher (S) 6-4, 4-6, 6-3; Park (K) def. Gilbert (K) 6-1, 6-2; (consolation) Mackey (A) def. Moniaga (M) 6-2, 6-1; Stockwell (S) def. Huot (LS) 6-4, 6-3. Doubles--(first round) Erin Huffman-Megan Huffman (LS) def. Maddie Haugen-Lilly Jacobsen (J) 7-5, 6-3; Zoe Javanovich-Elizabeth Norris (K) def. Courtney Barton-Julianne Chryst (S) 6-3, 6-1; Hanna Rehnfeldt-Emily Storino (EW) def. Lexi Armbruster-Amy Stevens (S) 6-2, 3-6, 6-4; Monica Kwong-Cristina Borsan (L) def. Jamie Hawkins-Chloe Erickson (Mo.) 6-2, 6-1; (semifinals) Jovanovich-Norris (K) def. E. Huffman-M. Huffman (LS) 3-6, 6-1, 6-4; Kwong-Borsan (L) def. Rehnfeldt-Storino (EW) 6-2, 6-1; (consolation) Haugen-Jacobsen (J) def. Barton-Chryst (S) 6-3, 6-0; Armbruster-Stevens (S) def. Hawkins-Erickson (Mo.) 7-5, 6-1.
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