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Showing posts with label tile. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tile. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Floor and A Back Splash for the Lass (michael)

Floor and A Back Splash for the Lass
Well, the back splash was 1st. Dad (Randy Smith) came over to help with Mrs. Jones. I cut the 1/4 inch hardi-board just before he got here. Don't want him sitting around drinking coffee all day! LOL. While Dad worked on the back splash I put up the light fixture and a cabinet in the bathroom. Christi and I talked about flooring last night. We had picked up some laminate flooring for a real good price a few months ago, but when I went to install it in the salon, it would not lock together. It was to go in the kitchen also. No joy on that! So we do have extra tile from our friend George. We only need a little Hardi-board, glue, screws, mastic and some labor. Oh, Dad! Christi ran to the box store for supplies and Dad and I used up what material we had and started to tile the kitchen. Christi also said she would like one of those counter tops that fit over one sink so she could have more usable counter space. So, I made a cardboard template of the sink opening then rough cut the piece of counter top I cut out for the sink. Dad pulled out his router and cut a seat in it then cleaned the edge up with a rasp and belt sander. Good Job Dad!!! Then Dad said, "Can't we put that flooring in the bedroom if we screw it down, its better than nothing!" OK, we can give it a try. Hey, What do you know? It worked. It's not permanent but it will do for now. Christi arrived with more supplies and made us lunch. Bonus! We ate and got back to work. We finished the bedroom floor and then put the rest of the Hardi-board in the kitchen and cleaned up. Good day Dad, Thanks.
Note: Yesterday I piddled around as Christi painted and stained. I just wanted to finish up some almost done projects. So, I installed the 50amp Genny plug, cut and set the closet poles, ground off rivets and screw tips, nailed off the interior wall coverings and drilled the rest of the holes for the plumber to name a few. I have to say that sometimes during a project like this, some days seem like nothing gets done even though you worked hard all day. Just sit back and look at the whole picture. Every little thing you do brings you closer to your goal. Your Dream. I can see mine now, How about you?
All the Best, Michael & Christi See our other Blog;http://michaelhargisshow.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Bathroom Tile Grout (michael)

Bathroom Tile Grout
Dad is at it again! Randy Smith came back to finish the bathroom tile job. He bought a big bag of goodies for Mrs. Jones (the Bus), IE: sand colored grout, sealer along with all the tools to do the job. I have to say" They don't make them like him anymore". He dove right in and in 5hrs. he was done with the shower AND he did the floor too. He stated that he needed to have the Boss sign off on the work, So he went and got Christi. No! not me, Christi! She gave it her blessing. Then dad packed up this tools, cleaned up and refused money for the supplies he brought. I think Mrs. Jones is in love. What a guy!
All the Best, Michael & Christi See our other Blog;http://michaelhargisshow.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Tiling the Shower (michael)

Tiling the Shower Today, the shower got its skin. Beautiful tile. My dear adopted dad, Randy Smith provided the laying skills and I made all the cuts. Wow, it sure looks good. Christi is grinning ear to ear. Dad says "piece of cake". I'll call him to come grout it and help me with the wood flooring. Thanks Dad.
All the Best, Michael & Christi See our other Blog;http://michaelhargisshow.blogspot.com/

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Tile, floor (michael)

Tile, bathroom floor. We prep'ed the the perma Base by making sure all screws were counter sunk then we swept the surface clean. We applied Type 1 mastic to the base with a 1/4 inch V grove trowel. We set all full tiles and let dry for 24 hours. Then, using a diamond wet tile saw, we cut all the remaining pieces and set them. We will let the floor dry for 1 week then grout. Next, the shower.
All the Best, Michael & Christi
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Bathroom Sub-Floor (michael)

Bathroom Sub-Floor
First, place the toilet in the area you want to mount it. Draw an outline of it on the floor. Then look to see that the area is clear of any supports or obstructions under the floor. Then check to see if you have a straight line from the toilet to the black water holding tank. Drill a pilot hole into the floor and re-check. The toilet requires a minimin of a 3-inch waste pipe. Using a 3-1/2 inch hole saw and a strong drill motor, cut your hole. We found this used toilet at the local thrift store. Now we will prep for the tile by decking the floor with 1/2 inch hardiboard. This will be glued with PL400 construction adhesive and screwed in place. We are ready for tile. All the Best, Michael & Christi See our other Blog; http://michaelhargisshow.blogspot.com/