Tiling The Correct Way | SAY NO TO DRY PACK
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ย. 2023
- In this update we are very near completion of our 2 storey House. So it's only fair we discuss tile and the correct installation methods. All tools often I've seen tiling done incorrectly here in the Philippines with dry pack or with cement added. Why is this? I can only assume its due to the unevenness of the floors when they pour concrete. A twinset method isn't achievable after they pour. Therefore costing a homeowner more time and money to correct further down road when tiling begins. This doesn't have to be. Just taking the time when pouring and leveling concrete floor will save money in the end. Another important aspect of tiling is the proper use of twinset and application to ensure no hoolowspot beneath tile. Then there's the grout lines lining up. and Leveleness of tile. It must always be level! it's very dangerous to ha e a pcorner of a tile sticking up! And it just looks bad! I also took the time to train my crew on proper use of a wet saw so we could achieve amazing results!!!
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U always have beautiful video sis 😊
Mama Donna did you try to look into epoxy flooring? will it cost more or less compared to tiles and polished concrete?
Wow solidly beautiful😮. I wish all the builders in the Philippines is just like you.
There are in the Philippines good contractors. But you have to pay more and cheap materials
Amazing home, I really don’t understand why you guys would build your dream home, to just put it up for sale, I do realise that you are trying to expand your business, but after putting your soul and hard work into it, boggles my mind 🤔❤️👍🇦🇺
Because. We don't want to be under a bank or financing. We are determined to do this on our own. But we have no plans to try to build our own home yet for another 3 years. Instead. May e we will be buying an rv trailer to live in to love from site to site
We laid all the tiles diagonally in our German build over 20 years ago...
Still looks beautiful, and it looks much more elegant than regular squared install...
Also had to pay more, as the time to lay and cuts were many more than normal...
But, I still am happy that we spent the extra money...
Some other things we did extra were extra wall sockets in all areas of the house, plumbing outside front and back for watering the gardens, windows with screens, and etc.
Later we installed a sauna, whirlpool, bar, and other extras...
We could do these upgrades as we'd planned for the power, water, and drainage requirements...
The design of the kitchen is excellent...
Overall loving the way it's coming together...
Cheers from Dave in Dubai (for the moment)...
This build is making me even more anxious to get there and get started with our build(s)...
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Wow
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I like most your walling, using AAC, the end result after skim coating, was phenomenal. However, I hope you don’t mind my comment on the way your guys did on applying thin set on the floor and the back side of tile. As a tiler, I use the teeth side (regulator) applying thin set on the floor, just 1 passing (not going back and forth) from edge to edge of the size of the tile; then, the back of the tile I use the straight side to butter the back of tile, never use the teeth to butter, otherwise your thin-set is over supplied, this will allow for the tile to move, especially when there’s no tile to stop the movement. I use spacers (it’s a choice to how big or narrow the gap of tile) as I lay down the tile. Once you have thin-set on the floor, and back of tile is buttered, one slide of the tile is enough towards the other tile using a spacer, the only thing the tiler to observe is the level of tile next to the other by using “pluck”.
By the way, I do “dry fitting” before tiling, meaning, I laid down all the tiles, either diagonal or straight, placing 2 spacers on each sides of the tile, cutting all necessary tiles that go at the edge or against walls. Then, starting at the inner most the room, I start tiling, going backward to avoid stepping on the newly laid down tiles, cause thin-set remains wet and takes a day to cure before one can step on it.
Yes I butter the tile back smoth notch on floor to be sure air is not trapped
Thank goodness your finishing walls and ceilings before lying the tiles ! Good job..any reason apart from safety using bullnose on the countertop..very old school look. Great job 👏
I hope your company really grows. Its hard to find competent contractors here with American standard in mind. Ive been burned twice with sub-par contractors.
Sub par and unlicensed contractors seem to be an issue here.
Hello Mr Armstrong, looks savvy bro,,, when I had my father in-laws church tiling,,, the two contractors just two guys used the slow curing concrete for the mold,, about an inch from the main floor,,, it worked out great,,, 1400 sq feet with a 300 sq stage,,, I never had done a flooring like that before but these two guys were provincers,,, and did a tremendous job putting the tiling with the same design of your flooring for the middle isle, then the surrounding area with the cracked marble yellowish tiling all premier tiling from Italy,,, was a great project that worked out,,, I was amazed they only used the original slow curing concrete for the pasting the tile,,, hey great job guy,,,
It’s a real pity we can’t enlist you to build our home in antipolo when we get it started. That being said the lot is for sale ….. if unsold when we get to the Philippines then we will look to see about building something. I want you guys because of the obvious quality workmanship we all see in your builds 👍😇
Thanks
Mark
Good to see a master builder at work 💯👍
Dimond set on tiles a great choice, love the look. Work is worth it. Can't wait to see the finished look.😮😮😮
Vacationing from Manila Philippines from Guam USA Yigo love your building skill set .👍🏻
Have to be honest, I really don't like "modern design" in a home, but those drop lights over the table are making me rethink that. Those are gorgeous! And really make the whole area pop. Even in an unfinished room they look amazing. Your wife has an excellent design eye. Love your vids...if you could only release more often (please).
and i thought the three hanging lights were too much for a small area ... but i like modern design
Absolutely your ARM very STRONG nice Built Meticulus Design Hardworking Luxurious House, good Job sir....
Beautiful house guys. Love it. You're doing A fantastic job. What!! A lovely home..❤ keep up the good work everybody..
There are a lot of houses selling here in mindanao with the same price range or even more but nothing compare the way you build it . those people builders should watch your channel😊 to learn and wouldnt overpricing with low quality houses. Richard would have also his own channel to teach the people who want to learn how to build a house with charge of course.😉
Good morning Armstrong family! Looking good guys. Love the tiles. WATCHING FROM INDIANA USA
Wow ang Ganda na sobra, super excited to see the full finish product
Always amazing video- showing quality work, finishes, and reasons for decisions- 👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻
as a tiler this made me so happy lol. Silicone outdoors isn't as effective as polyurethane, it's a lot thicker and better suited for outdoors.
Jep, no more silicone for outdoors, Poly is much better in that situation.
Sir, ang dami nyo pong alam. Great job.
Hi Armstrong family Richard You don't need any of My ideas your doing a clases a job on everything. Looks beautiful.
Great to see you laying tiles the right way. I hate the way they do dry bed in Philippines!!!
The tile looks great placed on the diagonal like that 👍
I’m looking forward to the finishes already!
Salamat
Ganda ng pag finishing 👌👍
😊thanks again for your video 👍 📹 stay safe and have a great day 😊
One builder to another, i really enjoy the details. "Its all about the details"!
Rock on-
Really appreciate this!!!
I recommend putting the wires or square bar on the Balcony vertically for safety
Looking great... good quality build.. attention to details...
They have those spacers in France as well. I just watched a guy lay travertine tiles in a huge room the size of a house with those. He loved them too.
Good morning. Armstrong family ..have a blessed and wonderful day
Love you guys 😘😘😘really appreciate you guys working so hard
I like that you are changing to the taunt cable look for the stairs and railing. another thing I have done for clients for a balcony is 2" x 4" hog wire or even 2" or 3" square hog wire or panels for the balcony with a pipe or square rail top. just some suggestions.
keep up the good work
Excited to see the final product 🎉
This house is very nice.. I hope one day I can buy one of your houses.. ❤ God bless you both..👍❤️
Glass balcony isn’t for Philippines. Masyado din alikabok sa pinas. I can’t wait to see this house down. I’m a fan since day one of your vlog. One of the few who suggested to build your own construction company. Xoxo Armstrong family 💕
You guys are strong you built 2 houses less than 2 years .mine is more than 22 years building it 😊😊
Looks like cash is no problem for them
Amazing development ! I would have put more indirect LED lightning though. Congratulations ! The house is very clear in open field.
Hi When I see dry pack under tiles I shake my head ,will never give good bond.
I use flexible adhesive contains polymers. Fortunately our Cebu house the tiles are all thin set the tiler made a good job.
Some adhesives I have used contain rubber and it seems quite good adhesive.
The other thing laying on concrete is be sure there no efflorescence usall white could be etched with acid to prepare before tiles or paint needs to neutralize with alkaline as well.
The tiles look real good but laying diagonal lot of work.
Super ganda ng buhay nyo po, I like it❤
Super beautiful house 💗💗💗😊
Wow nice house na, huwag ninyo nalang benta kasi ang ganda na hehehe ❤❤❤
Thanks for the design suggestion about the tiles it looks more beautiful
For big tiles, The direction of the notch should be across the shorter width of the tile.
The thing that I really like when you build concrete furniture is that for us men, It's a whole lot less to deal with when your Asawa wants to move things around. 🤣🤣🤣
I hope you get your 💰 for this house you and Donna did great job 👏
Wow very nice house.❤❤❤
Entertaining and educational 🤙
Expensive large long tiles. Before Christmas day it'll be finished. 😀👏🙏
Perfectly nice and good.
God bless 🙏 and family also the workers 🙏
I’m so glad you tackled that old tile-setting technique that’s so old and not right. I cringe every time I see on TH-cam that awful, time and labor-consuming tile-setting technique. It’s also dirty and at the end the tiles tend to crack. It’s an old habit that’s difficult to break. I’m hoping that those house builders will take notice of your way, which is the right way to set tiles. What are the materials you used though to set the tiles on the floor and maybe later on the walls?👍🙏🏾
Hi good morning,its so beautiful house Donna and Richard have a nice day....pa shoutout po sa mga anak ko athena bianca and arielle mae.watching from Malaysia
In a situation now in Palawan where our new home is complete (we're moving there next year) and water is coming either into the house through the concrete slab or maybe and hopefully something easier like some sealing needed on the outside, but I feel its underneath. Spent a fortune to par to sub par work. Want to fly to Palawan to check out my place and give your professional opinion?
Watching from taguig.
Love your house i wish i have money to buy it ❤❤❤
The House is beautiful
Beautiful 😊
Nice work 👏
Nice details
Wires on balcony enables kids to climb (and fall). Glass will prevent hard landing 34:12
Only one thing is probably put the lights up little higher maybe
Great job
Nice house ! 😊
Hi !
Always amazed by what you achieved and the quality of it. Bravo ! 👏
I just have a small comment about your glass wall replaced by wires. I did that in my house and, as beautiful as it is, it takes a lot of dust and dirt on it. Even inside the house. You will have to clean very frequently the wires, one by one, just to keep it spotless. Is it less work than the glass ? I am not totally sure.
Just a thought…😊
Congrats again for the job done !
That is a beautiful floor
Can you do a video about ceiling installation and ceiling painting?
Can you tell me where you buy the kitchen lamps
31:55 Look at the backdrop "skyline" 😮 wow
Nice light where did tou buy it? Thanks
Have you received any offer for this house yet ?
How much and out of curiosity, how wide is the staircase and how is the access road to the house going so far ?
Is it fave access road and how far to the main highway ?
Is there a google earth view we could see ? Please and thank you.
Are you using 110 or 220 for your electric?
I guess that is thick set ... before we had thin set people used dry pack ... nothing wrong with it and it has lasted in lots of old houses for many years.
i suggest dont sell that house u build so nice and huge i know its huge for 3 of u but , anyway i believe what ur thinking to sell its ur business so its ur desicion lol im just wanna say good job papa Richard and mommy Donna keep up the good work. i love u guys see u in ur next vlog so excited the finished product lol🤣😂😘🥰😍
The back yard/parking area needs a flood light or a spot light.
Laki na ng anak mo sis dna sya iyakin tulad dti your so lucky to your 2nd husband
They have alot of different ways to build there,,not sure i will EVER leave our site so as to keep an eye on things when we build
Pwede malaman kung saang part ng Manila kayo pumunta, yung Sa mga faucet and bath accessories?
Hello Ma'am Sir, thats Marble Grey Design of tiles?
hello po! anong swimming pool pump po ginamit?
My comment on the balcony could someone use the steel strings to climb ??
Nice
Polidong tromabaho ang tropa ni Mr.Armstrong 👍
i never seen good rebar design concrete house like that in America
Hi Armstrong family we have been building our house here in Batangas provience for 1 yr We have just finished the tiling of the stairs and are now ready for handrail like your cable type look. We have been looking for supplier for this. Can you help with this
I am making the assumption that you are available to provide contracting services? If that's true, that's an awesome benefit to someone who wants to build in the PI because your attention to detail is second to none! I love watching your build videos!
I do have a question. Here in the USA, there's a process for finishing the walls with a rounded edge. Obviously this is safer for the elderly and small children, but I was wondering have you researched doing this in your builds in the PI? Just a thought, but I'd love to hear your answer!
Yes we are indeed licensed construction company and licensed contractors here. Unfortunately. To round off corners her would require extensive work. And it hadn't been done because the traditional methods of using chb but in our case aac. In states we use sheet rock which is easier to use corner bead in
@@TheRichardArmstrongAwesome to hear about the construction company. I've been following you since your first build, and I love your attention to detail. Yeah, regarding the use of sheet rock, I can see how that could be an issue in the PI with water and humidity. Thank you for the response and I look forward to your future videos!
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STRONG ARMS BUILDERS
Motto: "always finish strong.." 😅
Ma'm,sir ask k lang po bkit ngppgawa kyo ng bahay tapos ibbenta nyo rin..
Do you have a link for those lamp in the kitchen it could me good at my restaurant in iloilo 😊
San po restaurant mo dto iloilo?
@@Banzkie Munks Coffee Shop & Resto in Sta. Barbara
Sir, we have tile trim. You may want to try. :)
What is your trade background?
Can you build banker.sir
I thought you were having polished concrete floors. I do love the tile though.
The lower level is still polished
Tomato mozzarella basil. YUM
You have been in the Philippines for a while now. How did you go about getting a permanent visa?
They're married.
Being married to a Filipina does not give you permanent rights to stay. A spouse visa, 13a does
@@davedee1244 Did you even research? Here's what the 13a Visa states, it allows foreign spouses of Filipino Nationals to live permanently in the Philippines.
Dave. Yes I'm here on 13A permanent. But soon will be filing for nationality or renounce my citizenship and become a Filipino citizen. My work my life and my journey is here. This is my home
❤ Hi family Armstrong. I saw in multiple videos you guys mention you will save lots on your budget by not using tiles in the house. It will all be polished concrete.
Now I see already 2 bedrooms diagonally tiled.....so, I must have misssed the message. More budget, request per your buyer, anything else??? Why do you tile the rooms (we like it even more, but WHY the change)?
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I don't understand why in th PH everybody is using super thick concrete instead of a thin layer of tile adhesive.
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I'm hearing from a few vloggers they experienced cracks in the walls after a few years. Is this common and how or what do you do to avoid that from happening in your builds?
Is this in chb application or AAC. If they're getting cracks in walls then they didn't install correctly. The crew may have shortcut the installing process
@@TheRichardArmstrong these seem to be hollow blocks with skim coating.
Nothing to prevent chb from cracking. It's due to the low psi strength and shrinkage!!! That's why I don't use anymore. Just not worth it