Had to talk him down before we started, lol.
I remember how tricky it was to get clean breaks with the old hand tools. Now, using a wet saw feels like cheating, but it sure saves time and mess.
During a bathroom tile job, the homeowner pulled out some discount thinset they found. They asked if we could use it to keep costs low. I knew it would not bond well and might crack in months. I told them it could lead to a redo and showed them a reliable option. They went with my advice, but it felt like a moral pinch.
During my usual run yesterday, I passed by the ongoing library expansion. The workers were tiling the exterior entrance with what looked like standard thin-set. From my experience, that mortar isn't suitable for the large porcelain slabs they had stacked nearby. This is a common error that causes tiles to detach over time, especially with foot traffic. It's irritating to see such a basic oversight on a public building. They're essentially creating a future repair headache for the city. As a tile setter, it's hard to watch without intervening.