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January 31st, 2012Bid Adios to Lippage with Tuscan Leveling System
January 31st, 2012
Flooring is an integral part of every home that can alone change the entire look of the house. Homeowners generally opt for marble, ceramic, tiles and stone flooring that respectively have distinct advantages and disadvantages. However, one problem that majority of the homeowners face while installing these flooring options is lippage.
Lippage is a common problem wherein the leveling or flatness of the flooring is affected due to the difference in the elevation of the tiles. This not only affects the overall appearance of the room but also results in various problems, such as unevenness. The main cause of lippage is the installation of the flooring on subsurface which has not been leveled. An easy way of eliminating this problem is to make use of the Tuscan Leveling System which ensures a uniform surface.
This innovative product has changed the way flooring is installed as it completely eliminates lippage. This 2-piece system has revolutionized the tile installation by ensuring flatness and creating virtually lippage free flooring. It can be used for leveling of floor as well as walls, wherein the numerous tiles are interlocked to form one uniform even surface at the time of curing of the setting material.
This proves beneficial as the Tuscan Leveling System results in reduction of shrinkage as well as warping to a great extent. Furthermore, it also minimizes the instance of re-lifting the tiles for the addition of mud as well as shimming process of tiles. All this and more facilitate the process of installation, making it easy, effective and time-saving.
Homeowners can learn to use the hassle-free Tuscan Leveling System in just a few minutes. Irrespective of the skill level of the homeowner, the DIY Tuscan Leveling System Kit can be used by anyone and everyone. With the help of this leveling system installation process becomes fast and the tiles do not move while drying. Use of this system not only eliminates lippage due to its interlocking design, but also reduces fatigue and stress of the homeowners. This leveling system is considered ideal for tiles 300mm or more. Besides, the caps can be used several times.
Simply following the Tuscan Leveling System installation guidelines, homeowners can ensure a single flat and uniform surface. There are certain measures that the homeowners can take to ensure best results. One such simple step to be taken before installation is to soak the straps in water, which can be lukewarm (for two hours) or hot (30 minutes). This helps in increasing the elastic strength of the straps which is turn renders maximum tension to them for better installation.
The thinset and mortar having consistency similar to that of a thinner also facilitate better results. At the time of insertion of caps and straps, these should not be placed at the corners of the tiles. This precaution is necessary to ensure proper installation as well as to avoid breaking the corners of the tiles.
These simple measures, complemented with adherence to the instructions to use the Tuscan Leveling System, help homeowners achieve a perfectly flat flooring surface that is aesthetically appealing.
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The Must-Have Flooring Tools
November 25th, 2011
There has been an increasing trend among homeowners to opt for the ‘Do it Yourself’ task regarding home renovation. Some of these DIY home renovation tasks include flooring, painting and grouting, among many others. These DIY tasks not only demand homeowners to possess a particular skill set, but also require them to have requisite tools.
Possessing adequate tools is necessary to accomplish the task properly. Having necessary tools not only reduce the efforts and stress, but also ensure perfection in job. Moreover, a badly done home renovation defeats the sole purpose of doing DIY, which is to save money. This is so because a badly done DIY task would result in incur of expenses for repair and correction. Hence, homeowners who wish to indulge in DIY home tasks should have all the necessary tools required for successful completion of the job.
One of the most commonly chosen DIY tasks by homeowners is flooring and that too tiling of the floor in particular. While installing tiles at home, one of the most common problems faced by them is lippage. This problem occurs when the tiles are not uniformly set to form one flat surface. As a result, the aesthetics of the house is adversely affected and also lippage may result in cracking or breaking of the tiles. For this, homeowners can opt for the Tuscan Leveling System which ensures that the tiling is done perfectly without any lippage. This leveling system has been designed for DIY enthusiasts and can be used by homeowners with any skill set. Another tool that proves useful while tiling is the tile spacer that facilitates straight grout lines. The uniform finish renders a neat look which enhances the appearance of the place.
In addition, homeowners can also purchase the Primo Bucket Brush, which takes the hard work and mess out of cleaning buckets, saving a lot of time, money, and water.The Bucket Brush is designed to use a ½” portable drill to provide the power. Not only does the Bucket Brush save time, it saves the environment. Mixing buckets can now be used over and over again before they ever end-up in landfills.
Homeowners doing flooring on their own must also possess tools like tile cutters, tile saws, diamond hole saws and undercut saws. In addition, they can purchase straight edges, trowels, grout floats, diamond blades and stone fabrication products. The grout grabber tool, polishing pads and Montgomery degree pitch level tool are few of the other tools that homeowners should have.
Besides these specific tools, there are several other tools that the homeowners must possess to ensure proper completion of DIY flooring tasks. The most important among them is the safety gear, which includes knee pads, gloves, eye gear and respiratory mask, among others.
Homeowners should ensure that they possess all the tools before initiating any DIY project. However, before going on a shopping spree to purchase flooring tools, homeowners should first make an itinerary of the tools that are actually required. This would help avoid purchasing something that is not required and also ensure buying tools that are necessary.
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Cheetah Pads Free Training Class new Dates
October 20th, 2011
Free 8 hours training class event
Cheetah Pads Are Being Hailed As
“The Most Important Breakthrough For Stone Restoration In 20 Years”
Hurry, Act Now! Space is extremely limited!
It’s a No-Brainier!
GET ONE FULL-DAY OF HANDS-ON STONE RESTORATION TRAINING
ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!
Simply buy one set of 17″ or 20″ Cheetah Pads and we will spend 8 hours teaching you how to MAXIMIZE RESULTS AND PRODUCTIVITY by utilizing the fastest, most innovative, eco-friendly stone restoration system on the planet!
Get all the tips first hand from the inventor and mad-scientist himself, Dana Kothrade! Learn how to save time, save money, and go green! No boring power-points and lengthy classroom lectures!
Hurry, Act Now! Space is extremely limited, Free training class event to be held on NOVEMBER 4th and DECEMBER 9th!!!
FREE Lunch!
FREE Training Manual!
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Try Cheetah Pads:
1. Cheetah Pads can reduce your labor costs by as much as 70%
2. Lower your material cost by up to 75% using Cheetah pads and water only! No expensive diamond disks or crystallizers ever needed!
3. 100% eco-friendly! With the Cheetah Pads you never have to worry about using any harsh chemicals around children, pets, and even yourself!
4. Achieve results better than factory finish in half the time!
5. Cheetah Pads make stone restoration easier than ever before. If you can count to 4 you can polish a floor!
GET YOUR SET TODAY!
Stone Restoration without 20 Years of Experience
The Fastest Stone Restoration System On The Planet!!!
Diamond Pads That Perform Stone Restoration in Half The Time
- Very easy To Use
- Up to 70% reduction in labor
- As much as 75% lower cost
- Work well on any floor buffer, orbital or planetary machine
- No heavy duty equipment required
- Extremely fast cutting
- No chemicals used, only water
- No acidic components
- Extreme concentration of micro abrasives
- Works incredibly well on ALL Marbles, Travertine, Limestone, Terrazzo and Polished Concrete
- Chemical free Diamond pads are an Eco Friendly way to achieve a dull hone on Travertine, Marble, or Limestone Floors, countertops or walls.
- Use on floors walls or countertops with little to no lippage (uneven tiles).
- Pads remove wear and provide a variety of appearance levels from dull hone (no shine) to highly polished.
- Safe on all stones and tile, will not damage any stone
- Professional strength formula.
Environmentally Friendly
Made in the U.S.A
Cheetah Pads Free Training Class
August 17th, 2011
Free 8 hours training class event
Cheetah Pads Are Being Hailed As
“The Most Important Breakthrough For Stone Restoration In 20 Years”
Hurry, Act Now! Space is extremely limited! Offer expires SEPTEMBER 16th 2011!!
It’s a No-Brainier!
GET ONE FULL-DAY OF HANDS-ON STONE RESTORATION TRAINING
ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!
Simply buy one set of 17″ or 20″ Cheetah Pads and we will spend 8 hours teaching you how to MAXIMIZE RESULTS AND PRODUCTIVITY by utilizing the fastest, most innovative, eco-friendly stone restoration system on the planet!
Get all the tips first hand from the inventor and mad-scientist himself, Dana Kothrade! Learn how to save time, save money, and go green! No boring power-points and lengthy classroom lectures!
Hurry, Act Now! Space is extremely limited, offer expires September 2nd!! Free training class event to be held on SEPTEMBER 16th!!!
FREE Lunch!
FREE Training Manual!
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Try Cheetah Pads:
1. Cheetah Pads can reduce your labor costs by as much as 70%
2. Lower your material cost by up to 75% using Cheetah pads and water only! No expensive diamond disks or crystallizers ever needed!
3. 100% eco-friendly! With the Cheetah Pads you never have to worry about using any harsh chemicals around children, pets, and even yourself!
4. Achieve results better than factory finish in half the time!
5. Cheetah Pads make stone restoration easier than ever before. If you can count to 4 you can polish a floor!
GET YOUR SET TODAY!
Stone Restoration without 20 Years of Experience
The Fastest Stone Restoration System On The Planet!!!
Diamond Pads That Perform Stone Restoration in Half The Time
- Very easy To Use
- Up to 70% reduction in labor
- As much as 75% lower cost
- Work well on any floor buffer, orbital or planetary machine
- No heavy duty equipment required
- Extremely fast cutting
- No chemicals used, only water
- No acidic components
- Extreme concentration of micro abrasives
- Works incredibly well on ALL Marbles, Travertine, Limestone, Terrazzo and Polished Concrete
- Chemical free Diamond pads are an Eco Friendly way to achieve a dull hone on Travertine, Marble, or Limestone Floors, countertops or walls.
- Use on floors walls or countertops with little to no lippage (uneven tiles).
- Pads remove wear and provide a variety of appearance levels from dull hone (no shine) to highly polished.
- Safe on all stones and tile, will not damage any stone
- Professional strength formula.
Environmentally Friendly
Made in the U.S.A
