Aloha from Maui Tile Contractor

[Homza]

Thanks for the warm welcome. And who would think I would have go to the UK to find you Rob!
I've attached some pictures of a recently completed project. Used 30 x 60 cm (12" x 24" for Rob and I) travertine and some onyx mosaic as the accent row and shower pan.
The green stuff on the shower walls and floor is the Laticrete Hydroban Waterproofing. Everything is grouted with their Spectralock Epoxy Grout.
Used the TLS Leveling System for the travertine.
I know Mapei is good stuff too and I do occasionally use it. But here Laticrete has a great reputation for customer service even for small contractors and great products.

 

[DHTiling]

Another TLS user.. Do you use it on all stone work etc..

 

[Homza]

Dave, That was the first job I tried it on. It was really helpful especially because of the staggered pattern. In the future I plan to use it on any large format/small grout joint projects. Once you use it once it is hard to go without it.

 

[Rob Z]

To my UK friends, I've known Isaac for many years via the internet. He is what we call "The Real Deal". You can see it in his pics.

Ditto on the Laticrete!

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Very nice work Isaac, very nice

 

[Stewart]

Some tidy looking work there......

 

[tommyzooom]

:welcome::welcome::welcome:

 

[Time's Ran Out]

:welcome:Homza.

Book them Dano.

 

[Homza]

Life is a lot more relaxing here than Hawaii 5-0 would lead you to believe. They have a new version out, not sure if you got it across the pond yet.
Mahalo (Hawaiian for thank-you) for the compliments. And thanks for the vote of confidence Rob. While I learned the trade in New York and love being in Hawaii my home state and first 19 years of my life were spent in the beautiful state of Virginia.
Whats the general consensus here on the TLS? While lurking around I see that the lash system doesn't get high reviews. I never used that, always viewed that as more of a diy product. I found with the TLS that you still have to have the skill to get the tiles flat and level but it helps the fine tuning and makes sure your tiles stay where you lay them. And I regretfully had to remove a few damaged tiles and the coverage was still excellent. Didn't notice any voids. If anything it has a tendency to suck the tiles down to the neighbors not raise them out of the mud. Can a good installer do a good job without them? Yes. But will it make your day a lot easier? My opinion is yes.

 

[Diamond Pool Finishers]

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[steveb]

welcome

 

[Rob Z]

Hi again, Isacc, where were you when you were in Virginia?

I've said much of the same things about TLS that you just noted . I've come around quite a bit in my opinion of TLS since debuted it on the JB site several years ago.

I don't recall if I've ever told you this before--I was born in Honolulu. We left in early '66 when my dad left for Vietnam. I haven't been back to see Hawaii.

 

[Homza]

Isn't that ironic. You were born in Hawaii where I live but live in VA where I was born. Think I just confused myself.
I lived between Richmond and Charlottesville. Still have family and friends in the area.
Come back to Hawaii sometime. But the traffic in Honolulu may remind you of D.C. traffic but with palm trees and an ocean view.

 

[Rich]

...Can I come? :smilewinkgrin:

 

[White Room]

Hi and welcome