IAG Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Tile is DOWN. But now I can't get to my shower. I didn't think to ask, and guy didn't tell me, that I can't walk on the tile for a day. I've been working outside, and really need a shower. There is bathtub upstairs, but not the same...and all the hair products in the shower. Argggggh. Would it be really bad to walk on it prematurely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The X Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Tile is DOWN. But now I can't get to my shower. I didn't think to ask, and guy didn't tell me, that I can't walk on the tile for a day. I've been working outside, and really need a shower. There is bathtub upstairs, but not the same...and all the hair products in the shower. Argggggh. Would it be really bad to walk on it prematurely?Don't walk on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 YesGo to community centre or pool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Don't walk on it.. Lol I knew that was most likely going to be the answer. Fok. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 YesGo to community centre or pool now there's a thought! I would normally go to my neighbors, but she's out of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Tile is DOWN. But now I can't get to my shower. I didn't think to ask, and guy didn't tell me, that I can't walk on the tile for a day. I've been working outside, and really need a shower. There is bathtub upstairs, but not the same...and all the hair products in the shower. Argggggh. Would it be really bad to walk on it prematurely?If you have to absolutely walk on it then lay down a piece of wood on top to distribute the weight out a bit. I wouldn't recommend even doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 If you have to absolutely walk on it then lay down a piece of wood on top to distribute the weight out a bit. I wouldn't recommend even doing that.Yeah, I won't...I'm going to go out and at least get some shampoo, or go to the gym....probably just take a bath and wash hair in sink. He said tomorrow morning would be ok.... Do you all think it will be ok to shower then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 put a plank from doorway to side of shower and walk over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The X Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Yeah, I won't...I'm going to go out and at least get some shampoo, or go to the gym....probably just take a bath and wash hair in sink. He said tomorrow morning would be ok....Do you all think it will be ok to shower then?Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barman Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 YesGo to community centre or poolMotel 6.....hot shower, free wifi and they leave the light on for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barman Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 put a plank from doorway to side of shower and walk overMAKE a rope lasso, lob it up over the shower curtain rod and swing across into the bath zone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 MAKE a rope lasso, lob it up over the shower curtain rod and swing across into the bath zoneNancy Drew, not Wonder Woman! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brick Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 MAKE a rope lasso, lob it up over the shower curtain rod and swing across into the bath zonelol was funny envisioning her trying that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted November 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 IAG you said the vinyl tile tile that is down is very old, do you know what size it is? a lot of old 9 x 9 tile or tile adhesives contain asbestos which you wouldn't want to disturbe.Should have paid more attention to what Superman was saying here. Now that I’m ready to do the whole basement they tell me they won’t do u til I get asbestos test. No idea who to even call for this. I have looked in the phonebook but don’t see anything that looks like will accommodate a simple residential test. How much is this test going to cost me? Also I’ve already disturbed some of the tiles....fug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVU Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Should have paid more attention to what Superman was saying here. Now that I’m ready to do the whole basement they tell me they won’t do u til I get asbestos test. No idea who to even call for this. I have looked in the phonebook but don’t see anything that looks like will accommodate a simple residential test. How much is this test going to cost me? Also I’ve already disturbed some of the tiles....fug.if it is 9 x 9 tile then 95% chance it is asbestos. The test inspection is about $500 and usually requires a $200 follow up. The removal cost will also be a grand or more depending on the size. total cost maybe $2000 to $2500. You will get quotes all over the place especially being a female. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted November 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 if it is 9 x 9 tile then 95% chance it is asbestos. The test inspection is about $500 and usually requires a $200 follow up. The removal cost will also be a grand or more depending on the size. total cost maybe $2000 to $2500. You will get quotes all over the place especially being a female.Well Fok! $500 for a test??? The tiles are 12 x12. What a pita. It’s a fairly large area. I asked Brick, and he said they are usually able to paint/seal seal them without having to pull them up, but my people want a test, and if it’s positive they won’t do anything til removed. There are probably 5-6 broken ones. I was trying to pull them up myself. Good Lord. This is cutting into my hardwood budget...may end up with something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The X Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Ask them to put Hardiboard down and tile over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted November 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Ask them to put Hardiboard down and tile over.I don’t think they will because some have been pulled up and would be uneven? ..now I know why the guy who did the bathroom just went over them. May be that I have to go with a different company who is less stringent, but I really don’t want further exposure if there is a legit problem, and don’t want problems of disclosure when selling house. What kind of place should I call for test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The X Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 They put the board down in thinset so it levels out the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted November 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 They put the board down in thinset so it levels out the floor.Hmmmm. I’ll explore that. No idea what it means exactly, but will explore that! Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
housepicks Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 X nose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeman Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Should have paid more attention to what Superman was saying here. Now that I’m ready to do the whole basement they tell me they won’t do u til I get asbestos test. No idea who to even call for this. I have looked in the phonebook but don’t see anything that looks like will accommodate a simple residential test. How much is this test going to cost me? Also I’ve already disturbed some of the tiles....fug.Who are these people that are ordering you around? Go get someone else. You're doing them a favor by hiring them, not the other way around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted November 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Who are these people that are ordering you around? Go get someone else. You're doing them a favor by hiring them, not the other way around.Montgomery’s. Working with them on several interior things. Same ones with the $500 throw pillows lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeman Posted November 27, 2018 Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 Montgomery’s. Working with them on several interior things. Same ones with the $500 throw pillows lolI'm sorry, i didn't read the whole thread, so you want some tile/flooring put down and they want you to do a bunch of bogus stuff? Like i said, dont let them dictate what you do, you hire them to do what YOU want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAG Posted November 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2018 I'm sorry, i didn't read the whole thread, so you want some tile/flooring put down and they want you to do a bunch of bogus stuff? Like i said, dont let them dictate what you do, you hire them to do what YOU want.They want me to have an asbestos test done before messing with the flooring. The thread was started last year before I did a bathroom, but that’s been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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