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Expert Profile: Jim Carlin,csi,csms

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

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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!!

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

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 6410
Knowledge	9.93 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.81 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.96 Best of the best
Politeness	9.95 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		2
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		2
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		771

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	09/07/08
10	10	10	10	08/30/08
10	10	10	10	08/25/08
10	10	10	10	08/23/08
10	10	10	10	08/23/08

User Comments

Exactly what we thought - thank you for your advice - contractor accepts full responsibility. Will let you know how it all works out!
(Ron on 09/07/08)

Mr. Carlin, nuff respect to your knowledge and integrity. I want to say that I totally agree with you and I don’t for the moment thought that you were
(Anthony on 08/30/08)

Thank you! This informationis just what I needed!
(Allison on 08/25/08)

Thanks! Your advice has been most helpful when I did not know where to turn. I will contact a proper inspector in my area. Thanks!
(Beata on 08/23/08)

Thank you very much for your timely response.It appears from your answer that I have a nasty job to get done.Thanks again.
(John on 08/23/08)

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Recent Answers from Jim Carlin,csi,csms

2008-09-06 cracked grout; settlement or bad install?: Hi Carolyn, Sorry to hear about your problem. Thank you for being as informative as this helps me understand what is happening without actually being there. The main item that jumped out at me was the...

2008-09-06 travertine tile layout not square: Hi Ron & Jan, If you are writing the check you have complete control of the situation. There is no excuse for accepting shoddy workmanship. If this line of tile is off by that much, it has to show on...

2008-09-05 discolored grout (sanded Macadamia): Hi Paul & Dolly, I listed the top 12 possible causes of Kim and Debbie problem based on their particular question. The rest of the reasons are listed below. I did not place the remaining ones in any particular...

2008-09-04 20' tile in kitchen: Hi Brett, As with all installations the layout starts in the center of the room. This is to ensure balanced cuts around the perimeter. After locating the center and offsetting 45 degrees from there, dry...

2008-09-03 Porcelin Tile: Hi Kirstin, The use of rectified tile is your best bet to keep the grout joints as small as possible. Rectified tile is simply a process during manufacturing that places the tile into different categories...

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