John Dirks Jr Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 It turned out ok I think. One high joist got by me and pestered me when lining up floor to wall tiles. I covered the differences with Schluter Systems trim. The trim I used was actually designed for outside corners but I cut the flanges off and used it as a quarter round of sorts. It's only about 3/8" wide and luckily they made a color that matched just perfect. Here are some pics. I put down lath prior to floor leveling compound. Download Attachment: P1240756.JPG 1550.82 KB Here's the LevelQuik compound doing it's thing. Download Attachment: P1240759.JPG 1196.4 KB More thinset and Hardie on top of the LevelQuik Download Attachment: P1240765.JPG 1158.09 KB Lining up the first floor tile. Download Attachment: P1240774.JPG 1135.44 KB Some pics of the final product. Download Attachment: P1250084.JPG 1380.47 KB Download Attachment: P1250085.JPG 1319.21 KB Download Attachment: P1250086.JPG 1448.48 KB Download Attachment: P1250087.JPG 1387.64 KB Download Attachment: P1250088.JPG 1379.15 KB Download Attachment: P1250094.JPG 910.28 KB Download Attachment: P1250090.JPG 1311.77 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnC Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Nice Job! John Callan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Good job John-- you're moving through the house one room at a time, so what's next? What was the total cost, and how many man hours do you think you have invested in your bathroom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Good job John-- you're moving through the house one room at a time, so what's next? What was the total cost, and how many man hours do you think you have invested in your bathroom? I have not yet added the stack of receipts from the bazillion times I went to the stores. Total man hours would be high I'm sure. I'm still glad to do things myself. I have a hard time believing that if I hired someone, things would be much smoother. I'd still be smack dab in the middle of every issue along the way. Many projects abound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Fine job sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Kienitz Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Very nice work, John and great attention to detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emalernee Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Looks Great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Lovely bathroom! Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resqman Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Nice job! Sure to add value to the home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted May 10, 2012 Report Share Posted May 10, 2012 Nice job, John. Your recent flurry of activity is reminiscent of a red squirrel in late fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islander238 Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Nice job, John. I too have tracked your progress and have gotten some pointers. My wife wants a new bathroom, so its only a matter of time for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted May 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Thanks everyone for the complements and thanks for all the help and suggestions along the way. There are a few things I wish I had foreseen. My experience has taught me how important the planning process is with regard to fixture positions and pattern alignment and all that. Some things got by me and others were modified along the way. I'm sure my next job will be a tad bit smoother. Next, I think I need to build a storage shed for all my yard equipment. I just picked up a really decent 2005 Snapper Hi Vac riding mower complete with dual bagging system for $300. Runs perfect and the guy just paid $286 for new belts, front tires and engine service at a dealer. Turn key and go. It's a fun little bugger with tremendous vacuuming power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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