My tile man was in the process of installing a herringbone backsplash in a customer’s kitchen. I checked on his progress and discovered that he had made an error, and the complicated pattern wouldn’t be even on both sides. We could have continued and it is...
Tiling a wall can be challenging, but it is possible if you follow a few steps. Make sure that you have a flat, straight, and clean surface.Make sure you know your tile layout before you start to install your tiles.Measure the tile and the wall section to figure out...
I am in the final stages of reconstructing a house. If you would have visited the site a few weeks ago you would have thought that the process was one of chaos. However, that was not the case. Things often appear messier during that phase of construction due to the...
In my last post, I showcased my tile man Joe and the precision work that he does. He has now spent a number of days working on a customer’s master bathroom and so I thought it might be interesting to show his progress. The photos below demonstrate three stages...
All tile work is not created equal, and I have certainly seen poor quality work in customer’s homes. My tile man, Joe, has 20 years of experience and a lot of natural skill. It is not uncommon to create a mess when tiling. Messy glue application and hurried work...
A metal roof can change your exterior from ordinary to beautiful. A homeowner wanted us to modify their porch roof. They added a gable over the front door, and that simple addition added style to their suburban home. I suggested that they go one step further and add...
