Tile application, nearly done

Here are pictures of our recent tiling adventure in the kitchen. Jen M. decided on slate, which comes in random colors and textures. The goal was to simulate a patio and feel outdoor-ish.

This picture is a dry layout.

Here Bill N. has some tiles adhered. We have cementatious backerboard under the slate and used a thinset adhesive. The work is tedious. Sweep, then wet-sponge for dust, the smear on thinset, then lay tile, then let dry, then clean with a sponge, then apply sealer, then apply a second coat of sealer. Remaining is grout, then grout sealer.

Here is a picture of how random the tiles are.

Here Bill N. applies more thinset to lay more tile.

Senior, Bill N. and Junior.

Wet children footprints on the tile, after thinset adhesive, before sealer.

Mya could not stay away from tile application.




Bill N. and Jen M. wrap up the sealer application (coat #1).