DIY 110gal stand and canopy build

[mikem]

 

[mikem]

 

[malulu]

mike,

i recently have my kitchen remodel, and the shop recommended us to do the back splash with granite..
it did look nice, you may want to... ??
;D

 

[mikem]

Dave. I'm tileing it with tile from Sweeden. Just waiting on it. I was gonna do the granite back splash till I seen this tile.

 

[mikem]

Your's looks nice with the backsplash.

 

[malulu]

mike,
thx.

the reason we go for granite instead of tile is - my wife tired of cleaning the gap between the tile... now, is just an easy wipe...
;D

 

[mikem]

Dave. There's a new grout that they only sell at tile stores and has to be ordered. It don't shrink, chip , stain or get dirty. It is poly based. Most contractors don't even know it exists. I worked on the experimental testing of it last year for the co. If the labor wasn't so expensive, I'd recommend it to everyone. If I still have pics. of one of the jobs, I'll post them later.

 

[malulu]

labor?

it is required more than mix them up with water (or pre-mixed) then apply it in, and wipe it off?
could that be used for the bath room?
thx

 

[mikem]

Yes Dave, it is best used in wet locations. It comes premixed in a half gallon container and comes with a package of hardener that you have to mix into it. The problem with working with it is; 1: You can only apply it to a small area at a time 2ft x 2ft. 2:You need plenty of water to keep rinsing your sponge off. The stuff is real thick and has some kind of water soluble poly mixed in it.
Labor? Intense. It takes me 5 minutes to grout a 5ft shower wall with regular grout. It takes almost 2 hours to grout with the other stuff.
If it was my house, I wouldn't use reg. grout.

 

[malulu]

thx for the info... without stealing your topic, what is it call, just want to know, so i may want to use them for the future.
thx again

 

[concept3]

love the tank mike- love the kitchen too !

 

[Queenie]

I just got routed to this post and I'm sorry I missed it! Mike you are too hard on yourself - your work is amazing!! I'll have to send you a PM for work I need around the house - travel to central NJ?

 

[mikem]

I just got routed to this post and I'm sorry I missed it! Mike you are too hard on yourself - your work is amazing!! I'll have to send you a PM for work I need around the house - travel to central NJ?

Thank you. Yes, I'm from central Jersey.

 

[mikem]

I didn't know if you delete your photos from photobucket, the delete from here too. Sorry.

 

[mikem]

For anyone looking to upgrade to a bigger tank.
Here is one of our raffle items for the 2008 Frag Swap. Tank, Stand, and Canopy.
If you haven't signed up for the Swap yet, do so now while the early sign-up is still being honored.
Where else would you have a chance to win this setup for only $1.

 

[JohnS_323]

NICE! That's a sweet donation, Mike. Thanks a lot!

 

[JerseyWendy]

....and I'm gonna be the winner for this one. 8)

How beautiful, Mike! I already have a spot for it.

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Wendy

 

[BUELLER]

very Nice!! Great work

 

[saggysac911]

The detail is incredible!!! Stunning work!!!

 

[BUELLER]

looks AWESOME, you can sit a truck on that thing with that support.

Bueller