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got the shower reno underway, have tiles set and ready for grout……floor has 2″ tiles so floor can be slightly angled 4 ways to drain…installing LED lighting in ceiling as well……
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Comp that looks great. I like how you used the accent stripe in the middle. I will probably be doing my master bath soon.
looking good comp – my guest bathroom needs an upgrade too….someday this day 😀
wow comps that’s lookin great man im planning on doing the same thing in our restroom I don’t think its ever been updated.
Looking awesome Comp! You installing one of the rain type shower heads?
thanks guys,……@chrisk, no the hole in ceiling is for a flush mounted LED light….wife picked out this Pfister…..
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small tiles on floor with some grout….
ChrisK1970 wrote:
Looking awesome Comp! You installing one of the rain type shower heads?
i would love to have a rain fall shower right out of the ceiling, but wifey prefers something like comps wife picked out
Looking very good comp!
looks great Comp. Did you use a lead or vinyl pan or a pre fab tile ready pan for the floor?
made the floor from scratch…..took floor out to joist then added 6 short 2×4″ at angles needed,glued and screwed then 5/8″ pressure treated plywood knurfed on the underside to follow angles when glued and screwed down then cement board on top knurfed same way… remembering this an old house the floor has 3″x10″ joist 14″ between centers then 1-1/2″ thick tongue and groove then a 3″x 4″ joist sub floor on top of that…..the whole floor is about 20″ thick…..this is solid……..
comp56 wrote:
thanks guys,……@chrisk, no the hole in ceiling is for a flush mounted LED light….wife picked out this Pfister…..
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That shower head looks like a magical massaging machine
Love the shower and that shower head
thanks tonight finished off the front face to match will finish all grouting tomorrow then its on to the rest of the bathroom…..
Lookin great comp When did u start this?
Nice looking work comp. The last 3 Bathroom remodels I’ve done we used Swan Stone in the shower and around the tub. A lot of people are getting away for all of the grout lines.
Bigmikez wrote:
Lookin great comp When did u start this?
@bigmike Monday morning started taking out the old one piece walk in, actually there was nothing really wrong with it other than a 6″ lip in the front and a molded chair on the back corner.
@regopit we looked at something like that but wife gets what wife wants…..
happy wife happy life 😛
are you going to install a glass shower door?
wow moving quick comp! Once again it’s coming out great man!comp56 wrote:
@bigmike Monday morning started taking out the old one piece walk in, actually there was nothing really wrong with it other than a 6″ lip in the front and a molded chair on the back corner.
@regopit we looked at something like that but wife gets what wife wants…..
madman_us wrote:
happy wife happy life 😛
are you going to install a glass shower door?
again thanks all……ya no door…..
What waterproofing system did you use?
duraboard, with membrane
comp56 wrote:
duraboard, with membrane
Never heard of that one. Was it easy to install? How was the membrane to apply? Anymore it seems like tile is almost the easy part and the detailing before is what takes time.
I like the border you chose.
ya same as last shower I did 15 yrs ago, no ill effects there yet………ya its like painting a car the better prep the better results….
excelent job!! It’s really looking great, I’m sure the wife is thrilled
Was the waterproofer you applied the paint on type? I’ve only used those on walls in some cases but I know a few guys that swear by that for floors… like you said, a successful tile job and leak proof shower, like most things, is all in quality prep work!
I’ve gotta mention your step ladder, I’m assuming it’s the werner model 264.. I love that ladder, I own 3 of them. It is without a doubt my most used step ladder. It’s super light and easy to move around, comfortable to stand on the platform and the shelf comes in handy.. it’s especially a great ladder for painting. My dad, who is a painting contractor, turned me onto them. Like you, I also tape the handle otherwise eventually the aluminum turns everything black.. mostly your hands which makes a mess out of whatever your working on..
gets layered between thinset, as for the ladder ya it is a different brand but I’m sure it is the same… and that is not tape on handle it is a rubber type grip…..
let there be light……
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now on to the rest of room…
That looks really good. You inspire me doing my guest bathroom soon too
Wow that is amazing comp
Freakin came out nice comp!!
That’s absolutely gorgeous Comp. Awesome work, good for you and your wife!
Looks fantastic! Is that bullnose on the corners or a schluter type product?
Great work comp.
comp you wanna come by and help me with my shower? 😀
madman_us wrote:
comp you wanna come by and help me with my shower? 😀
no problem, my day starts at 7:00 AM my rate is $85 an hour. There is a 9 hour minimum fee per day however there is No Charge for labor because I don’t do any kind of labor. Coffee breaks are from 7:15 to 8:30 AM……Eclar brand bottled water must be provided if you can not provide that brand I can for $3 a bottle…..Monday Tuesday and Thursdays I don’t start until 10:00 AM….I don’t work on Wednesdays but you are expected to pay me for Wednesdays if I work Tuesday…. lunch is from 11:00 AM until 4:15 PM (Note: noise must be kept to a minimum as I nap during that time) there is also a $75 fee per day for gasoline for my truck if temperature is below 50° or above 75° ( truck runs at those temperature for heat or air) I will provide all tools needed at a rate of $25 an hour for 1 tool and an additional $15 an hour for any more than 3. I am booked until Oct. 2016 but since you are a nice guy for a $750 administration fee I can do it as early as next week……if your interested let me know there will be a $17,500 deposit that is NOT refundable….
would a case of ice cold beer do it too ? 😛
money is rare since im a TIA member ´haha
LOL!
Comp, I think you left out the round trip airline ticket or at least the milage fee to drive to CA.