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10-23-2016, 06:27 AM
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Guru
City: Palm Coast
Vessel Name: Southerly
Vessel Model: 1986 Marine Trader 36' Sundeck
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,231
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Smart tiles
These are smart tiles. Looks just like glass even up close. Easy to apply with an updated look. All you need is a tape measure and razor blade. They come in 12x12 tiles and the cost is close to traditional tile without the mess, grout and weight. No chance of cracking either.
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10-23-2016, 07:26 AM
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Guru
City: St Augustine,Fl
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 3,789
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That looks really good! Where did you purchase?
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10-23-2016, 08:17 AM
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Guru
City: Palm Coast
Vessel Name: Southerly
Vessel Model: 1986 Marine Trader 36' Sundeck
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,231
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Lowes and there are other colors and patterns to choose from.
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10-23-2016, 08:56 AM
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Guru
City: Satsuma FL
Vessel Name: No Mo Trawla
Vessel Model: Hurricane SS188
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 2,300
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Are you doing a boat series for HGTV? Maybe "Flip or Sink"....haha.
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10-23-2016, 10:33 AM
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Guru
City: Fort Lauderdale. Florida, USA
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 21,449
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna
Lowes and there are other colors and patterns to choose from.
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What have you been told or learned as to how well they'll stay in varying conditions?
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10-23-2016, 12:04 PM
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Guru
City: Tri Cities, WA
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,406
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Donna, they do look like glass. What are they made of and how difficult is it to get them cut and then to get them stuck to the walls?
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Mike and Tina
1981 Boston Whaler 13'
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10-23-2016, 12:20 PM
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Guru
City: Palm Coast
Vessel Name: Southerly
Vessel Model: 1986 Marine Trader 36' Sundeck
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,231
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Donsan, Ya never know! LOL
BandB, Yes, I did research on them. They are fine in humid conditions. I just had my air conditioner fixed and it had been very hot hand humid. They weathered the hurricane just fine too.
GFC, The are made of vinyl to withstand humidity level changes. They are working out great in my galley, (I have a double sided galley) on both sides as a backsplash. I have also used them to cover a very ugly tile on the bar. Super easy to clean. They cut really easy and are a breeze to install. SUPER sticky. I installed them about 4 weeks ago. It was one of my fun projects to keep me motivated!
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10-26-2016, 10:36 AM
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Guru
City: New Orleans
Vessel Name: Scot Free
Vessel Model: Cheoy Lee 53' Efficient
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 754
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You gave me a great idea for my guest bathroom which is on my list of roundtoit tasks.
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10-26-2016, 10:51 AM
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Veteran Member
City: Wapenveld
Vessel Name: Opa Hein
Vessel Model: Ex-workboat
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 39
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Looks absolutely great!
Might do the same to my bathroom. Previous owners thought hardboard would be a great material in the bathroom/shower.
Regards,
Thom
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10-26-2016, 11:24 AM
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Guru
City: Columbia City, OR & Mulege, BCS
Vessel Name: Imagine
Vessel Model: Farrell 34
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 846
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Looks good! Way less hassle than grout on a boat! Do you have a "before" pic?
Did you use any sealant along the bottom edges/seams to prevent water intrusion at the backsplash, or do you feel it fits up tight enough that it is not a big deal?
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10-26-2016, 06:02 PM
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Guru
City: Wilmington, NC
Vessel Name: DreamQuest
Vessel Model: Prairie 36
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 550
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Very smart! Looks great.
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10-26-2016, 06:23 PM
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Guru
City: Palm Coast
Vessel Name: Southerly
Vessel Model: 1986 Marine Trader 36' Sundeck
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,231
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GoneFarrell
Looks good! Way less hassle than grout on a boat! Do you have a "before" pic?
Did you use any sealant along the bottom edges/seams to prevent water intrusion at the backsplash, or do you feel it fits up tight enough that it is not a big deal?
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I don't have a before pic. I did think about that after though, LOL!
No sealant needed. Water cleans up just fine. If you happen to get some kind of stain, just use alcohol to get it off. My coffee maker decided to go nuts and splash all over them. Water cleaned them up nicely but there were a few spots I didn't see till the next day. That cleaned up with water too. I used them on the bar also to cover ugly tile and that is where I found alcohol to be of use getting up a stain.
Fun project!
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10-28-2016, 05:34 PM
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Senior Member
City: Pensacola, FL
Vessel Name: Sea Triscuit
Vessel Model: Transtar 50'
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 202
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Looks good! Getting ideas for our little rental house...
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