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    If it were me I would use furring strips,...

    If it were me I would use furring strips, especially for hanging things.

    If you use furring strips there will be less hassle should the drywall need to be removed.
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    Will the tile fit under the tub? If so then...

    Will the tile fit under the tub?

    If so then having the tile go underneath for an inch or two is fine.

    If not, then don't worry about it. Try to cut the tile so that you have ~1/8" gap between...
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    If you have an online store, where people can...

    If you have an online store, where people can order/buy/pay online, then you have some server-side language in combination with a database in use. You might inquire with your hosting company or the...
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    I would be asking for 1/2" hardibacker over 7/8"...

    I would be asking for 1/2" hardibacker over 7/8" of wood...
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    You should be careful. Its possible to remove too...

    You should be careful. Its possible to remove too much paper! Sheetrock is made of gypsum bonded on two sides by paper. So if you remove paper and the wall begins to look rough and crumbly (or muddy)...
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    Use mud. Thinset will be very hard to sand and...

    Use mud. Thinset will be very hard to sand and smooth out. Just try to keep the area where the tile will be set clean.
  7. 12 inches? Sounds small, unless the shape is more...

    12 inches? Sounds small, unless the shape is more rectangular.

    A tile showerpan is a big job. There are two ways that I'm familiar with. I will recommend 1 of them.

    I think the easiest way to...
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    Ok. I hate to answer a question with questions...

    Ok. I hate to answer a question with questions but...

    When you talk about the customer signing the link. Do you mean they sign it physically in your store or you want the signing to happen...
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    Do the ceiling first. I also recommend you grout...

    Do the ceiling first. I also recommend you grout the ceiling before setting the floors and walls, because it will probably be a messy operation.

    Then for the walls, start near the floor and go up....
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    You should use an oil-based primer. After that it...

    You should use an oil-based primer. After that it will probably take 2 coats to get good coverage. Depending on how picky you are you may be satisfied with primer and 1 top coat, but "the standard"...
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    I have never done this, although I have installed...

    I have never done this, although I have installed a lot of tile on vertical surfaces.

    I think you would not need any extra support for porcelain tiles that are smaller in size. As in say 6" or...
  12. If at all possible you should get the old...

    If at all possible you should get the old adhesive removed: Adhesive Remover I have used products like this with success: Projects: Adhesive Remover

    You will want to work small areas. Don't try to...
  13. You would have to use Javascript, and the code...

    You would have to use Javascript, and the code would be pretty specific for each page. Is that acceptable?
  14. The fun thing about hardi-backer joining to...

    The fun thing about hardi-backer joining to sheetrock is that a fair amount of sheetrock is 5/8" thick, but most cement boards come in 1/2" or 1/4" thicknesses.

    If your sheetrock is 1/2" you can...
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    I wouldn't recommend laying tile on less than 1.5...

    I wouldn't recommend laying tile on less than 1.5 inches thick subfloor.

    Normally for tile you will want ~1.5 inches of plywood and .25 inches of hardi-backer laid with some type of glue and...
  16. 1) Vinyl is a petroleaum based product. Most...

    1) Vinyl is a petroleaum based product. Most mortars are water based and therefore do not bond as well.
    2) Vinyl is very smooth. Mortar bonds by forming tiny hooks into the subfloor, so it is...
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