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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-17 | Sue | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | very helpful and made himself available to further questions which was much appreciated! |
| 2009-06-17 | Rick Schou | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-16 | Cody | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Really great that you are willing to do this. I don't get a lot of comfort in the answers that I get at Home Depot or Lowes and I don't know who else to ask. Very quick response too. |
| 2009-06-16 | Kevin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Great. Thanks Ron. |
| 2009-06-12 | Mark | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | My one "complaint" about the AllExperts service was going to be that there was no convenient way to thank my expert . . . then there it was! Thank you very much . . . I will use this site again and I will recommend it to others. |
| 2009-06-02 | Dick | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the advise. I really appreciate it! |
| 2009-05-31 | Carol | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you...that answer was far more in depth than I could get from the sales person at the store. |
| 2009-05-15 | Connie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks! |
| 2009-05-03 | KEVIN | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Hey Ron: Thanks for your help. As it turns out centering the tiles would create an akward looking 1 1/2" sliver at both walls so I will use full tiles on the long wall. Thanks again. |
| 2009-04-30 | Craig | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Never would have thought of that. Thanks. Will try grinder blade for my dremel |
| 2009-04-27 | Mary | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much for your quick response. This is a great service. I'm still waiting for the builder/cutter to respond. Then I'll try your suggestion. |
| 2009-04-21 | gary | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Many thanks Ron. I needed to know just how much I could do myself or how much I needed a professional to do the work. I have opted for the latter, but feel better for your advice. Gary |
| 2009-04-05 | Nora | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | This answer was very helpful. It addressed 100% of the issues being raised and has helped me to know that I need to have a second contractor in to look at this. |
| 2009-03-21 | Owen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | A pleasure to have this site available. |
| 2009-03-18 | Steve | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for your extra quick reply. |
| 2009-03-15 | Sandy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your rapid reply! |
| 2009-03-13 | Susan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you Ron. I may not have explained my self clearly. I have since learned what we are creating is a Niche. The advice I got was not to use a pvc liner in this application, but to use hardibacker and silicone the seams. Do you agree? Thanks again! |
| 2009-03-12 | Heather | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for this, I will investigate further! |
| 2009-03-11 | Thomas | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Ron - Great Advice! It helped relieve my concerns. Thank you very very much. |
| 2009-03-10 | Deb | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much, Ron, for your quick response. This is exactly what I wanted to hear; it gives me the confidence to move ahead with plans to re-tile the bathroom floor! |
| 2009-03-09 | Guy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you. That type is what I used. I'll try your suggestion, using 'real' grout and not the 'caulk' Guy |
| 2009-03-08 | Mike Wood | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks very much, Ron. I am going to try to acid wash and chip off the rest and touch up with grout. Hopefully we can prevent tearing it down. Thanks for your response!! |
| 2009-02-20 | Herb | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Ron. I may get up the nerve to take on this project myself. |
| 2009-02-17 | Wally | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your expert advice and quick response. Much appreciated. |
| 2009-02-14 | Les | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Dear DIY, I just had great experience with your site. Thanks so much! Experts Ron and Jim were terrific! I plan on continuing to use this site as I am an amateur who likes to DIY. Les is more in Illinois |
| 2009-02-05 | Dan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-01-30 | Kristie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I think for my husband's peace of mind, we may try sealing the tile again with another product. Thanks for your assistance. |
| 2009-01-28 | nita | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks a million : ) God bless ! |
| 2009-01-23 | Chris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Ron |
| 2009-01-21 | brenda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for the information |
Answers by Expert:
Ron Unger
Expertise
Floor and wall preparation and layout for the installation of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tiles. Tile repairs, waterproofing of shower seats, pans, walls, steamers and floors. Floating and setting shower pans, walls and floors. grouting, cleaning and sealing sanded, unsanded and epoxy grouts. General knowledge of tile products and the application of products.
Experience
I've been in the ceramic tile trade for 21 years, the first 10 years as a tile finisher and the last 11 years as a journeyman tile layer. I've worked in the residential and commercial fields. I've served as Forman as well as layed tile on jobs such as; Car Dealerships, Grocery Stores, Movie Theaters, Hotels, Office Bldgs. ect... As well as; Multi Million Dollar Homes and Condominiums.
Education/Credentials
I've attended a tile finishers course and a tile layers course. I am also trained in blueprint reading as well as OSHA certified.
Awards and Honors
The company I work for won an award for their ceramic tile work done on the Mexican Consulate in Chicago from the "Tile Contractors Association of America", which I was the forman on.
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