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Flooring and Carpeting/Expert Profile
Expertise
I will answer questions pertaining to ceramic and stone tile installations only. Nearly 40 yrs in construction with the last 25 yrs. as a Tile Contractor/ Consultant and Independent ceramic tile inspector. Certified Ceramic Tile Inspector, FITS certified (fitscertified.org)
Experience in the area
39 yrs in construction with the last 25 yrs. as a Tile Contractor/ Consultant. Independent ceramic tile inspector.
Organizations
Board of Directors National Tile Contractors Association, Member Construction Specifications Institute.
Education/Credentials
Schools are: Certified Ceramic Tile Inspector, FITS certified, Schluter Systems Innovations Workshops for uncoupling membranes, floor drains, waterproofing shower systems, Concrete slab moisture migration, ADA Compliance and many others
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
My goal is to keep up with the new technology,products,and methods of installation that are being developed at a faster and ever increasing pace. Another goal of mine is to educate new people entering the trade and keep the older ones up to speed on the new procedures. JJCarlinTile.com
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
Ceramic tile has been successfully used since before Roman times and are still fully functional today. This is simply amazing since ceramic tile is made from 100% natural ingredients, Mother Earth!!
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ed | 05/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Jim Jim has answered my question in ..... |
| Sharon | 05/22/09 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thanks |
| Gene | 05/16/09 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Jim, I spoke with the store ..... |
| Deborah Fine | 05/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Jim, Thank you. You hit the nail ..... |
| Jerry | 05/04/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks Jim, Don't know why I didn't ..... |
Recent Answers from Jim Carlin,csi,csms
2009-07-04 trips on the corners of layed 18 in porcelain fl:
Hi Jim, This is where and when people get in trouble. It all starts with inexperience. Sorry if I hurt your feelings but it’s still the reason based on what little info you are telling me. All tiles are
2009-07-02 Travertine floor:
Hi Beth, You need to contact a stone refinisher. That sentence has expensive written all over it!! Hire a expert in refinishing to give you an opinion of the work involved. The expert has to actually
2009-07-01 Tile or pavers over painted outdoor concrete:
Hi Stanley, In your situation I would prefer a thicker mud base. The use of the wire lath is necessary. Don't pin it to the floor as this will defeat the whole purpose. You will need to build a floor
2009-06-10 bad grout:
Hi Larry, Yes I do offer “Field Service for Inspections. The rate for ceramic tile inspectors or consultants is on what you might classify as “high or exorbitant”. Remember you are paying for expertise
2009-05-22 ceramic tile:
Hi Ed, Both of you are correct to a degree. Yes you can install ceramic tile over ceramic tile. This does create a problem with the floor, is it strong enough to support another layer of weight? Can you
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