snrusnak's shower remodel

[snrusnak]

Here's what I got done this weekend and today:





















I work for a masonry contractor, and can assure you I will NOT be telling my boss it took me 2 hours to lay 2 block!!!!! LOL

 

[havasu]

Great pics...keep them coming!

 

[snrusnak]

Thanks! Can't believe how long it took me to build that bench lol...

 

[snrusnak]

Here's the latest. Got the curb sides done. Cut and bullnosed the tops but will install in a few days.

 

[havasu]

Looks great. How much slope to you have going to the shower drain?

 

[snrusnak]

A little more than 1/4" per foot. Doesn't look like it in the pic but it's a good slope.

 

[snrusnak]

Finally started wall tile. Should be able to lay some more tomorrow night and finish it the back wall this weekend. It really sucks working a couple of hours at a time...

 

[havasu]

Too bad I wasn't closer. I'd give you a hand, provided you keep the beer flowing!

 

[snrusnak]

Thanks lol there's ALWAYS beer, tequila, usually rum and whiskey as well

It'll get done in due time..

 

[Zanne]

Oh cool! I don't know why I never saw this thread before. Great job!
It's satisfying to see things take shape and know you've made progress.

 

[snrusnak]

The latest:

 

[havasu]

The tile looks perfectly straight. Good job!

 

[snrusnak]

Thanks, it is! lol. I'm really picky and usually work slow around the house but it's because I enjoy it. I like working around the house leisurely, you know. Not killing myself to hit a deadline. Although the wife is not impressed with the duration of the job LOL

I might be off my rocker but I swear each tile is not exactly the same size. It seems like some of them are maybe 1/32" or 1/16" bigger or smaller in one or both directions. I've had to use some of the 1/4" spacers turned on their side in some cases(they are slightly thicker than the 1/8" spacers). You can't really tell and I'm sure there is a tolerance in the tile and it'd come out ok either way but I've done my best to split the difference and make every joint as even as possible.

 

[havasu]

The precision really shows. Do you have grout matching silicone for the corners when it is time?

 

[Chris]

Good looking tile job!

I did tile for a few years and very rarely do you get tiles that are exactly the same size, it makes an install a pain especially if you have a narrow grout joint.

I am the opposite around the house I just want to get it done so my work usually looks worse at my house then when I do things at work.

 

[snrusnak]

No we haven't even bought gout yet. My wife and I agree we should use a darker color like a tan/brown so it doesn't look dirty all the time.

Personally, I hate caulking, and avoid it at all costs. I've had success using grout in corners and other changes of plane, and it didn't crack, but I know most people say to use caulk. I haven't made up my mind if I'll be changing my ways or sticking to my guns. I'll probably caulk against the ceiling and grout at the corners. I just especially don't like caulk in wet areas.

 

[havasu]

I'm with ya, but one thing I hate more than caulking is to remove cracked grout.

 

[snrusnak]

yeah.....I can think about it later, at my pace I won't be to grouting for about 4 months LOL

I figure if the corners crack I can just use a metal putty knife or something to scrape the grout flush at the corners then caulk right over it.

 

[Chris]

I have had good luck with just grout. When you do those areas mix it thick, let it sit for ten minutes then mix again. Don't use a whip or power tools, just a margin trowel and some elbow grease. That is supposed to be the best way to keep it from cracking.

 

[Zanne]

It's looking, great!

Are the little cutouts on the right side to mark where shelves are going?