Stone is sealed 2x - then Grouted, and sealed a minimum of 2 more times.
Spacers - Exceptionally Important and Useful in Tile Work.
Laying Out the Design
Monday, November 24, 2008
Slate "Rug" at Rear Entry - Stone Mosaic Design
Stone is sealed 2x - then Grouted, and sealed a minimum of 2 more times. Spacers - Exceptionally Important and Useful in Tile Work. Laying Out the Design
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Full Bathroom Remodel
New Corner Soaking Tub and Plumbing Installed. The Wonderful Antique Dresser Received New Hardware, and Was Then Painted Out (Top Stained in a Rich Dark Mahogany) and Plumbed For New (Kohler) Sink and Faucet. 
Toilet Was Moved To Area Behind Door for Privacy - New Sherwin Williams Brand Paint (Satin Finish) Coordinates with the Earth Toned Matte Finish Ceramic Tiles. New Crown Molding and Base Were Painted out in a Bright White - also Sherwin Williams (Semi Gloss).
Another View Of Tile - Earth Tone in 3 Different Coordinating Colors.
Toilet Was Moved To Area Behind Door for Privacy - New Sherwin Williams Brand Paint (Satin Finish) Coordinates with the Earth Toned Matte Finish Ceramic Tiles. New Crown Molding and Base Were Painted out in a Bright White - also Sherwin Williams (Semi Gloss).
Another View Of Tile - Earth Tone in 3 Different Coordinating Colors.Tile Entrance - Auburn Black Diamond Rd.
Note: This is the Same House as the Exterior Porch Job (Shown Below).
Interior View of New 18 inch Ceramic Tile Flooring, New Crown Molding, Door & Window Trim, and Interior Paint.
Interior View of New 18 inch Ceramic Tile Flooring, New Crown Molding, Door & Window Trim, and Interior Paint.
Front Entry - Auburn Black Diamond Rd.
BEFORE: Dated Front Porch at Main Entry to home - Aggragate Cement Landing, Simple (Dull) White 4x4 Support Posts - Very Plain.
Mid - Job: Soffit Painted Out - 12" Slate Tiles Installed. Owner Wished to Retain The Retro 1960's Basalt Stone and Amber Colored Side Lite at Door.
AFTER: The Original 4x4 Posts Were Wrapped in Cedar and Trimmed Out With Simple Lines to Coordinate With Front Entry Doors Design. Slate tiles Were Sealed 2x Prior to Grout, and Then Sealed An Additional 3 times in the Following Week for Best Protection Against The Elements. The Cedar Received Clear Coats of UV Protectant Stain 3-4 Coats.
Mid - Job: Soffit Painted Out - 12" Slate Tiles Installed. Owner Wished to Retain The Retro 1960's Basalt Stone and Amber Colored Side Lite at Door.
AFTER: The Original 4x4 Posts Were Wrapped in Cedar and Trimmed Out With Simple Lines to Coordinate With Front Entry Doors Design. Slate tiles Were Sealed 2x Prior to Grout, and Then Sealed An Additional 3 times in the Following Week for Best Protection Against The Elements. The Cedar Received Clear Coats of UV Protectant Stain 3-4 Coats.
Apartment Kitchen Remodel / Update
BEFORE: Dark and Very Dated Apartment Kitchen
AFTER: New Cabinets, Laminate Counter Tops, Wall & Ceiling Paint and Sheet Vinyl Flooring Installed. All Appliances (except exhaust hood over range) are Original to this Unit. A Truly Amazing Difference!
BEFORE: Kitchen of Same Unit - Sink Side
AFTER: New Sink, Cabinets, Paint. Dishwasher is Original to Unit. NOTE: The "dark" pictures were taken in bright sunlight, and the "light, bright" pictures were taken at night! What a HUGE (and very cost effective) difference for this Apartment Managers Unit!
BEFORE: Kitchen of Same Unit - Sink Side
AFTER: New Sink, Cabinets, Paint. Dishwasher is Original to Unit. NOTE: The "dark" pictures were taken in bright sunlight, and the "light, bright" pictures were taken at night! What a HUGE (and very cost effective) difference for this Apartment Managers Unit!
Log House - Slate Job - 3/4 Bath
Waiting on Custom Shower Door Install - Tile Complete and Sealed Again After Grout
Vanity Roughed In
Toilet Installed, Sealed x 2 prior to Grouting
Shower Pan, Cement Board (Walls) & HardieBacker Board (Floors) Installed
Shimming Walls as Logs Are Never Plumb!
Installing Wonderboard
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