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Thanks for the reply. One of the reasons I was thinking about it was the gaps between the tub and the surround. They recommend a gap of 1/32" and there are a couple of places where my gap is slightly more than this (less than 1/16"). Any thoughts on how crucial this gap is? Since the room...

Hi, I recently remodelled a bathroom and installed a Sterling Ensemble tub with 3 piece surround. The surround is one where they recommend not caulking the seams. The only place they recommend caulk is on top and next to the drywall where the tub and surround connect. I've followed all...

How crucial is it that the screws don't penetrate through the bottom of the subfloor. If I buy 1" screws, it should pass right to the bottom of the subfloor (with 5/8" subfloor and 3/8" on top). It seems to me that the next size down from 1" would be rather short and wouldn't grab very well in...

The floor joists are 16" on center. Something I could do is add 3/8" over the whole floor and then add the 1/4" underlayment on the portion of the floor to be covered with vinyl. This should add some structural support. Is there any problem with having 2 added layers of plywood? The...

Hi, I'm in the midst of a bathroom remodel. We're planning on installing a vinyl floor under 1/4" underlayment. The question I have is should I run the underlayment under the new tub for extra support. The subfloor is 5/8" plywood and appears sound under the tub - is this sufficient...

Hi, I've never seen the level drop. The amount of water is not very much - probably talking a few drops a day. After about 3 days there's a tiny puddle that can be easily wiped up with a single piece of paper towel. Thanks for the reply, Mark

Hi, I've got a slow leak around the wax seal in my toilet. I tried replacing the seal but the leak persists. One of the things I noticed is that the leak happens regardless of whether we flush the toilet or not. Does this suggest a cracked bowl? As another piece of information, the...