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Old 07-26-2009, 08:22 PM   #1
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Default Bathroom tiling

So, a while back our bathroom tiling in our shower started to cave in. We pulled a MacG. for a while, but eventually something had to be done.

Erik wanted to pay someone to do it, but I said no. I knew I could do it. He could pay me if he wanted to pay someone!

I'm pretty happy with my first tiling job and wanted to share what I did. It is a wonderful feeling when you accomplish something like this that you can see on a regular basis. It also makes you appreciate it more.

So here are my before, during, and after shots. So far nothing has fallen down!

http://s80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...doll/Bathroom/

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Old 07-26-2009, 08:53 PM   #2
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You did very well Racedoll The seams look nice and straight. The grout looks even too.

Congrats on a job well done

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Old 07-26-2009, 10:53 PM   #3
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Im impressed, you did a very nice job on it.

My only words of wisdom for you is to keep up with keeping the grout sealed. I always get people coming into the Depot wondering why they cant get the stains off their grout and its almost always because they hadnt sealed it in a couple years, then I get to tell them that theyre in for a hell of a time getting it clean again.
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You did very well Racedoll The seams look nice and straight. The grout looks even too.

Congrats on a job well done

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Thanks. I tried to make it as straight as possible. I even re-did one side (before it set) because it wasn't quite perfect.

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Im impressed, you did a very nice job on it.

My only words of wisdom for you is to keep up with keeping the grout sealed. I always get people coming into the Depot wondering why they cant get the stains off their grout and its almost always because they hadnt sealed it in a couple years, then I get to tell them that theyre in for a hell of a time getting it clean again.
I have grout sealer. I just need to find 24 hours to put it on as that is how long it says it takes to cure.

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I ripped the old stuff out.
Erik treaked the plumbing to install our new faucet. He also put up the cement board.
Then I did the rest - tiling, grouting, caulking, and will seal it.

It took forever! Do this and wait for it to dry. Do something else, wait. Work, wait... and so on. I'm SOOO happy it is done.
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great job - house work is fun and rewarding
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Impressive! No way I would tackle that myself.
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Good stuff.
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Thanks. I tried to make it as straight as possible. I even re-did one side (before it set) because it wasn't quite perfect.



I have grout sealer. I just need to find 24 hours to put it on as that is how long it says it takes to cure.

For clarification -

I ripped the old stuff out.
Erik treaked the plumbing to install our new faucet. He also put up the cement board.
Then I did the rest - tiling, grouting, caulking, and will seal it.

It took forever! Do this and wait for it to dry. Do something else, wait. Work, wait... and so on. I'm SOOO happy it is done.
And dont forget to let the grout cure before you put the sealer on.
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Thanks. I tried to make it as straight as possible. I even re-did one side (before it set) because it wasn't quite perfect.


Smart move. Even if nobody else noticed it, your eyes would be drawn to that spot every time you went in the bathroom.
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Old 07-28-2009, 08:58 AM   #10
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And dont forget to let the grout cure before you put the sealer on.
Grout I would think is cured. It has been like 2-3 weeks since I've done it. I can't go much longer without the sealer. I'll just have to tell Erik no showers for 24 hours +. I want to make sure it is nice and dry when I apply and then 24 hours to cure.
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