Pullstart 62,733 #201 Posted December 17, 2019 35 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: Looks great. Right color.👍 The drywall mesh and the tile board mesh are two different materials. The mesh I used was grey. The fiber mesh (membrane) for sealing the corners is a fiberglass style cloth. I thought so too, but apparently the 6” cloth tape can now be used for waterproofing or drywall repair. This was such a new change at my local store, they didn’t even have a home for the stuff yet, I cut open the very first case.. The second coat is complete. Man this stuff stinks! It is though, like a cast when it cures... so I will tolerate the paint high for the day, knowing it’s for the best of the shower! I am not sure how much it matters, but the back wall of the soap cubby in the shower is the same piece of cement board as the exterior wall of the shower, so I slapped some pink on that surface too, so it doesn’t wick from the other side. Overkill? Ubetcha but I had extra Redgard and don’t see myself needing more any time soon. That’s right, I’ll be taking a break from bathroom projects for quite a while when this is finished! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,733 #202 Posted December 17, 2019 I have the river rock tiles cut to fit. Now to duplicate it! There’s plenty of filler pieces to whatever gaps pop up. 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,733 #203 Posted December 17, 2019 I intentionally left a bit of exposed mortar around the drain, to allow the weep holes to work if water gets behind or under the tiles. My genius wife suggested instead of trying to completely disassemble the floor, pull the tiles back layer by layer then work part of the floor at a time. Me caveman. She smart. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
82Caddy 851 #204 Posted December 17, 2019 6 minutes ago, pullstart said: Me caveman. She smart. You win the internet comment of the day Kevin. 1 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,733 #205 Posted December 17, 2019 48 minutes ago, 82Caddy said: You win the internet comment of the day Kevin. Give credit where credit is due, right? It’s working! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,733 #206 Posted December 17, 2019 I’ve got enough thinset mixed up, I’ll do some small stuff. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 54,998 #207 Posted December 18, 2019 4 hours ago, pullstart said: river rock tiles cut to fit. I love that look but the wife didn't seem too happy about it so we have 2 X 2 tiles. 4 hours ago, pullstart said: Me caveman. She smart. Would have been a lot more interesting if she had let you work yourself into a corner, thinset takes a long time to set up. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,497 #208 Posted December 18, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, pullstart said: What’s with the different colored tile? Looks like it’s lost Edited December 18, 2019 by 19richie66 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,733 #209 Posted December 18, 2019 It is a different color. We’ll add it in every 4 or 5 tiles. I’m going to call it an engineering change order, so I don’t have to look like I didn’t buy enough tile before they discontinued it! When I added the extra height in the wall, I think I cut myself short on tiles. I ran some figures and realized I was 2 or 3 boxes short. I worked with the manufacturer, Home Depot our own @PeacemakerJack and Mrs. P. trying to figure out what to do. This was our solution. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeacemakerJack 10,738 #210 Posted December 18, 2019 It is coming along very nicely Kevin! The floor is really looking good and I have big time envy about that “trough drain”—that is gonna be really slick. Good thinking Mrs P on those weep holes...👍🏻 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,733 #211 Posted December 18, 2019 Grout is in! I waited too long on the first portion to sponge the excess away. It’s tearing up my sponge pretty good! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,733 #212 Posted December 18, 2019 (edited) Duplicate post Edited December 18, 2019 by pullstart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,733 #213 Posted December 18, 2019 (edited) My diamond blade may be past it’s expiration date. I popped a new one in the saw and I’m ready to rock and roll! Edited December 18, 2019 by pullstart Pictures 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,733 #214 Posted December 19, 2019 With the help of a 4’ level to scribe a guide line and a small shop level on a piece of steel stock, I was able to get quite a bit of tile on the wall. Good news is with so few vertical pieces, I’m not afraid to go floor to ceiling in one day! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #215 Posted December 19, 2019 Looking very good buddy!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,733 #216 Posted December 19, 2019 46 minutes ago, stevebo said: Looking very good buddy!! Thanks, “Gentleman” By the way, this is Mrs. P’s go-to now, with Sprite. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,733 #217 Posted December 19, 2019 I’m looking to finish this big wall today. Random layouts and stack ups, until it looks just right! I of course had some professional advice from Mrs. P. I guess I’d have to pay for the flack I’d receive if it wasn’t right... I’ve got my columns stacked up and ready to cut my first piece and go! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,733 #218 Posted December 19, 2019 The tub surround is finished, I will start the big wall now. So much tile! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #219 Posted December 20, 2019 10 hours ago, pullstart said: Thanks, “Gentleman” By the way, this is Mrs. P’s go-to now, with Sprite. Don't blame me for that ... lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,733 #220 Posted December 20, 2019 Oh so close! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,733 #221 Posted December 20, 2019 Pullin’ a @MikMacMike all nighter! I have one wall and a couple corners to finish up, along with the posts of the wall. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #222 Posted December 20, 2019 Great work, looks interesting win the brigther „application“. 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,733 #223 Posted December 20, 2019 Thanks Stefan! I’m out of mud and out of steam. See y’all in the morning! 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikMacMike 479 #224 Posted December 20, 2019 8 hours ago, pullstart said: Thanks Stefan! I’m out of mud and out of steam. See y’all in the morning! Lookin like she is coming along great there pullstart.....I might be heading back to work after i get the 4x4 back on road....I might need a plumber apprentice heheheheh. Well that depends if they put me in the plumbing section or the steam fitter section, I might be going to Darlington nuclear too, then its on to heavy duty construction. I do all my own tile too and I will say you did a great job the buddy, I love the tile you picked too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,733 #225 Posted December 20, 2019 38 minutes ago, MikMacMike said: Lookin like she is coming along great there pullstart.....I might be heading back to work after i get the 4x4 back on road....I might need a plumber apprentice heheheheh. Well that depends if they put me in the plumbing section or the steam fitter section, I might be going to Darlington nuclear too, then its on to heavy duty construction. I do all my own tile too and I will say you did a great job the buddy, I love the tile you picked too. From a tradesman, I appreciate the comments! I’ve never tiled a wall, or a cubby. Just one floor before this, with 16” squares. Early on in this thread you can see the first bathroom I did out of a family room. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
