EnsenadaDr
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Home Depot Mexico vs. Hawaiian Style
OK so I am trying to get my guesthouse rented out here in Hilo and I went down to the Home Depot in Hilo, Hawaii with Ben my handyman Hawaiian. I
needed a bath/shower combo that cost about $500 American when Ben offered to make a frame for the tub and use tile. Was I stoked to find they had a
Mexican design Terra Cotta tile at $20 a box, and he said he'd need about 8 boxes plus the shower and tub faucets, all in all $250 American vs the
$500 for the fiberglass tub/shower combo. Plus it will look a heck of alot nicer. I love Mexican Tiles especially Talavera but shipping them over to
Hawaii would cost a fortune. Fortunately, Ben said there are some new shops in Kona, Kitchen and Bath, and Bella Piedra where they sell Talavera and
Mexican Saltillo. Wow, so tomorrow I am going to look and see what they got and price the stuff...sounds like fun.
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Barry A.
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Wow, sounds like you are having fun over there.
Way to go!!!
Barry
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EnsenadaDr
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Sort of put this out there also to compare prices to Mexico, I bet Hawaii might even be cheaper for American products!!!
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who cares..hawaii sucks
worst place That I have ever lived!! IM A holi bra !! go eat some pina's and get a grip!!
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David K
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I almost moved to Kona 20 years ago. My two best friend did and they are happy there. A bit far from Baja for me.
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805gregg
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Don't use saltillo tile what ever you do, I'm refinishing mine right now, what a pain, too much maintenance.
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I agree that Mexican tile is beautiful, very beautiful.
Have fun in Hawaii !
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Make sure what ever tile you use keep it sealed! at least 2 or 3 times a year, if it is used daily.
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Ateo
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Real tile beats fiberglass prefab any-day of the week. Good luck.
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EnsenadaDr
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Yeah but he is using it as tub material as well, I guess I would need a sealant for that???
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EnsenadaDr
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Yeah but he is using it as tub material as well, I guess I would need a sealant for that???
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Quote: | Originally posted by EnsenadaDr
Yeah but he is using it as tub material as well, I guess I would need a sealant for that??? |
The Talavera or Saltillo? Any unglazed tile need to be sealed.
Bob Durrell
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Nah, Talavera is too expensive for a tub..ok I will remember that, thanks Bob!!!
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