My name is Bill Vincent. I live in Southern Maine, but my work
takes me all over New England. Although I've been setting tile as a trade since
1980, I actually set my first tile in 1967 when my father built our family's
home. I was 10 years old then. I've been involved in tile and terrazzo all my
life. Most of the craftsmen that trained me worked for either my Dad or my
grandfather, or both, for decades, and were "uncles" to me as a child, and let
me say, they were (and still are) some of the best in the business. I've been
blessed with opportunities that have given me extensive experience in all facets
of the trade, from doing small shops and restaurants to malls and corporate
office buildings, saltbox ranches to multi million dollar mansions. I've got at
least some experience in virtually every installation method, and am very
comfortable with most of them. I've got extensive experience with everything
from 1x1 ceramic mosaics right on up to 4'x8' stone slab, from mastic to mudset
(walls or floors) so there's not much in the craft that I can't do.
As an "impetuous youth" just starting out in the trade, I held it against my
father when he had me take out a 5 year apprenticeship, when everyone else was
doing theirs in 3. However, The education that those extra 2 years afforded me
gave me a lot more insight as to the "whys" in the trade, and not just the "how
to's", and as a result, it's made me a better mechanic, giving me the
opportunity to produce a much better quality of work.
My passion is high end custom design. I love designing and installing work that
I know there aren't many around that can match it. However, I work with a local
showroom, doing normal "everyday" installations, as well. I love taking
something unfinished, and making it beautiful, custom or not.
In addition, I spend a lot of my spare time in forums at several websites, a few
of them being www.floorstransformed.com,
www.johnbridge.com,
www.gardenweb.com and
www.thefloorpro.com, giving advice to homeowners who want to take the plunge and
try their hand at doing their own tile work, or just want to check up and make
sure their installers are doing it right. It's been (and continues to be) a very
informative as well as fulfilling experience, for all concerned.
In the following pages, I'm going to highlight some of the work I've done. I'll
also spend some time talking about some of the more common types of
installations, as well as answering some of the more frequently asked questions.
So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the pictures. As well as compliments, I would
also appreciate constructive critique from other contractors, engineers or
architects. God knows I'm not perfect, and I don't know everything, but He also
knows that that's my goal-- to be the best I can be. ENJOY!!
TO THOSE WHO'VE BEEN AFFECTED BY THE USE OF TILE PERFECT'S STAND AND SEAL SPRAY SEALER :
First, let me extend my sincerest sympathy for what you and your families have gone through. It's my prayer that your prognoses improve quickly with no real lasting effects.
Now, to the purpose of this note. One of the original victims has begun a website dedicated to getting info out to those who need it. ANY info you have will be very helpful in putting this site together, and it can only help those of you who've been affected. This site is NOT a "for profit" site, and the webmaster makes no money off of it in any way (matter of fact, it's costing him). It's there only to try and help get information to those who need it, and hopefully save others from suffering the same afflictions that the rest of you are all too familiar with.
The website url is http://www.standnseal.com/Home_Page.php . Please visit it soon, and often. It' will be updated often, as it's a project in progress.
All glory, honor, and praise to the Father, His
Son, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, without whose help, I would be nothing.
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