Master Bath Project--Tub Done

With the new blocks cut, I troweled on a bunch of mud, and then Kelly and I set the tub for the final time. Once it was in, we had to let it sit for at least 24 hours. I went back downstairs and finished the drain plumbing and the minor electrical work we needed to do to be ready to use the tub.

And now it's done. One minor leak, repaired very easily, and we have a master bathroom tub fit for a king & queen. I hope the shower turns out this nice.

Master Bath Project--Caulk, Insulation, Sealer

As with almost all of the house projects, Kelly was heavily involved. When it came time to caulk all of the 90 degree seams she jumped right in. We really wanted to have the tub functional before we went to Mexico so both of us were pretty motivated.

Here's Kelly caulking all of the joints......






And as you probably already know, if you've been watching the blog from the beginning....I am allergic to insulation, it makes me itch. So Kelly once again has to step in.


Time for a test fit.  We needed to set it in place to verify the supporting block thickness and we wanted to do it before we sealed the tile just in case we scratched something.  



Back out with the tub to fabricate blocks and to seal the tile/grout. Kelly got it done in time for us to watch it dry. Lot's of hurry up and wait.  

Pictures of the sealed Tile. 


In the mean time, I have been downstairs running the plumbing for the drains and finishing up the access to the pump and heater.  Now we are ready for the final install.

Master Bath Project--Tile done

And this is the finished tile work. Looks great and I think that we got one hell of a deal from Randy and Tim. Thanks guys.

Master Bath Project--Grouting Tile

Randy and Tim grouted the Tile and were gone by noon. Kelly said it was amazing to watch them do this. If you do any reading about how to lay tile, you will read about grouting and how you use a grout float or bull float to push the grout into the tile gaps. Apparently the people that write these books need to watch these two. Two sponges, two guys, and about an hours time is all it takes to do a beautiful job.

Master Bath Project--Setting Tile--Tub Enclosure

Randy making bull-nose tiles for the edges of the tub and steps. Try this with ceramic tile!!
Picture of the beautiful job Randy and Tim did fitting the tiles to the log wall.  Amazing. 

Tiled window sill.  Pretty nice.  

Tim setting the shower floor tiles.....


Finishing up the steps and side of shower seat
Almost done!! 
Setting the shower seat side tile....
Adjusting the fit.....
One last tiny tile piece before we're ready for grout. 

Master Bath Project--Setting Tile--Shower Walls

Once the framing was done and the backer board installed, it was time to get rolling on the tile.  Randy and Tim wasted no time in making serious progress.  

Setting a board to support the large 12"x12" field tiles...

Now Setting the Travertine Tiles......



Checking level.....
Tim running the tile saw in the 30 degree heat of the day.....
Randy working up the wall.....
checking level again....and again....
Setting the soap shelf.....
Starting to add the accent tiles.....
Tim installing the border tiles. 


Randy finishing up with the rest of the moisture barrier/membrane...
And now that the first row of accent tiles has dried for 24 hours, the second set of diagonal tiles can start.....


Tim says it cold out there.....
Getting close now.....
All the diagonal tiles now in. 
Time to do the shower floor and tub enclosure.