What have I done?
 

I've really stepped in it this time!!

I volunteered to prepare this tile for my client.

It involves removing every 7th tile.

The floor is 110 square feet.

It's taking about 5 minutes per square foot to finish after marking and cutting out the dots.

The empty space will recieve a black dot.

It will look awesome when done, but why did I agree to do it for free?

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KT

Isn't tile available in the configuration they want? Guess they had the all white already.

At least you'll have the gratification after it's done and looks great.

Look at it as "goodwill" for the next contract with this customer.

I am guessing that they are using it on the floor in a restroom trying to get the original Craftsman style. I found a place a couple years back that makes reproductions of the original bathroom tile in craftsman homes but unfortunately it cost enough that I just took the time to do what you are doing. At least it's only 110 square feet. Good luck!

Prehaps you see this as your hairshirt?

Getting custom patterns is expensive and takes 6 weeks or longer to recieve.

The original deal was for the client to do this work.
The job got delayed and she gave me a draw in advance. I really appreciated that and offered to do this in return.

She said I could charge for it if I wanted.

I said no.

Yes another contract is pending. ;)

I enjoy my work.


KT

because you're a good guy

Painful being nice although it usually pays off in the long run!

I'm having a hard time getting motivated for 4-5 hours of the same today.

It get's my hand all knotted up holding the knife and cutting aroung each hex tile.
Painful.

At least with the black insert tiles there is no cutting. Just soak in water for a few minutes and the netting releases. ( Water based adhesive. )


KT

+1

Face it Trek, you're one of the good guys!:)

I feel like a ding-a-ling!

I set up a little work area outside with nice weather, view of vineyard, orchard, hills and I have music and drinks all day. I sit in a "comfy chair" as well.

It could be worse!

The Comfy Chair?!?


KT

beats dig'n ditches don't it!

Funny you should say that.

About five feet from my work table is a guy digging a ditch for a sewer line.
I like my deal better. :D

This tile is going into a 80ish year old house.
The wall/wainscot tile is 3x6 white "subway" style.

Two connected rooms. One with toilet and vanity. The other with corner neo-angle shower and clawfoot tub.


KT

Cause you're a pro KT :)

Not my taste in floors though...with black tile insets it's going to be very busy looking. I'd go with a less drastic contrast color that pulls in another tile or material.

I've logged about 8 hours on this and will need another 4 tomorrow.

While drifting off in thought I came to realize that there are around 2400 cut-outs and inserts.

I maet the homeowners sister today. She needs two bathroom remodels in Glen Ellen.


KT

Funny how hard working mugs who do things the right way tend to "get lucky" in their business endeavors.

After 12 hours of cutting out the pattern and seperating the black tiles from the netting, here's my progress at the end of the day.

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KT

That is retro cool.

It hurts me to look at it.

Starts to swirl and bend, as well as phantom colors.

I gotta get out of there.


KT

What a project!

Wow, when I asked my contractor about doing some tricky tile work he laughed and said he's not a tile guy. Nice job, wish I talked to you first.

Wrapped this one up this week!!

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They'll be installing the cabinets and clawfoot tub this week.


KT

Wow! That looks fantastic.

Though I have to ask, is that a popular style now? I know of old houses with that look. Is this just an "odd" situation where one person wants that retro look, or is this style becoming popular again?

That is pretty bad ass.

Be glad you are not doing it on the walls too.

This house is 80-90 years old.

I did a similar install in an 1890's mansion B&B in Napa.



KT

KT,
DON'T DO IT AGAIN!!!

Why work for free?

Job looks awesome though, you need to charge more to pay for the P-Habits.

I always love the look of freshly laid tile. That's quite a job, nice work!

Nice! Are you seeing "black dots" in your sleep :)

Yes, I learned my lesson on this one.

Next person that wants a mosaic floor, is really going to have to want it.http://www.914club.com/bbs2/style_em...fault/goof.gif

It was a good exercise in patience, however.


KT

Next time, subcontract out to "Stoners 'R Us". May take a while to finish, but they won't get impatient...

Most would have flipped outhttp://www.914club.com/bbs2/style_em...ult/blowup.gif


I got close!


KT

I like it - very period - you did a great job!

I think that looks great, and I'll bet they love it.

I couldn't have it in my house though. Makes me sick to look at it. Dizzy and all...

but think how much you will blow on twinkies

Look at it this way: You didn't do it for free... you have around 2400 little white dots left over that you can sell on ebay!

Just imagine how I felt on my hands and knees looking at it for days and days.http://www.914club.com/bbs2/style_em...ault/icon8.gif


Ebay...Brilliant!!



KT