grout decision--help!?! finished pics anyone?
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Comments (5)Weedyacres, I wish you would visit me and I would hire you to install my tires! You did such a great job getting a 1/16th grout width despite the tiles not being rectified. I love how you designed your foyer also since I found that again by doing a Yahoo Search. If I had someone here to cut the tiles, I would be willing to try to install them after watching the installers that did my two small foyer tile floors. I am afraid of cutting equipment. I had a wood-shop class when I was in 8th grade years ago and I was scared every time I had to use cutting saw. I made a simple shelf. I did poorly in my sewing class also due to problems threading the machine and not seeing the hole that good. But I did well in my calculus class and my science classes. I wish I was handier. So far the only thing I did OK at was gel staining my cabinets but I still do not like them and now want them changed. Yes, you and your new husband made a great team and you both are so blessed you found each other. Thanks again for sharing....See Moremosaic backsplash pic and another grout question
Comments (11)I would like to use up all the stained glass pieces and full sheets I have by making a back splash along the wall under the cabinets and over the sink on one wall. I have never done mosaic and I am not an artist or as creative as you all. I don't even know where to start! I want to be able to remove it if we sell the house and the buyer dislikes it. I have opaque pieces, pieces with wispy colors, clear colored, textured pieces, and a lot of clear glass with differnt patterns. I have some cut in one half inch strips and 4 X 4 blocks. I have odd shaped pieces from when I actually made stained glass hangings. I even have some cut in diamond shape and some that are still full sheets. I have almost all colors. I can't even remember why I have some of it. I am thinking of something with a pop of color and want to introduce rusty red and purplish red into the color pallet. I have many questions about the process as well as needing suggestions for the mixing of the sizes, textures, and colors. Is there anyone out there who can give me some advice? Should all pieces be of the same type of glass? Should the pieces be cut to the same size and shape and then fitted together? Should it be like a crazy quilt with all different types, sizes, colors etc? Should I mount it on plexiglass or some sort of cement board (I don't know what that is) or perhaps in frames of some sort. See, I really am helpless. I wish there was a pattern with it all spelled out. I would rather follow a pattern than make a mess of it. Can anyone help me? Thank you....See MoreReplacing tile in tub/shower--decisions, decisions! (HELP pls!)
Comments (9)Hi Sooz -- I happen to love the kind of tile you had; I grew up in a 30s house with strongly-colored tiles in that pattern carried around the room. So while there are many, many options out there I sure wouldn't rule out a variation on the theme. One thing re your window -- have you really checked to make sure there's no rot around the window or into the walls? Because now would certainly be time to replace things. We're wrapping up our bath reno so I do have some photos of what we did plus a few inspiration photos I can share -- none are exactly what you're looking for but some have the elements you mentioned. If you're committed to just keeping the tile in the shower/tub area vs carrying it around the room, I think keeping things simple is probably best. Simple can be serene and gorgeous! Good luck with your project! 6x6 Tile on the diagonal (inspiration pic) Think this is 4x4 field, with grout blending in (inspiration pic) Contrasting grout (inspiration pic) More rustic approach to grid, with wide grout lines (insp. pic) Know it's tough to see -- white 4x4 grid, window (insp. pic) ********** My bath, Before shot (ceiling dropped to 6' over last 1/3 of tub) My almost-done bath (1905 house), done in DalTile's pale yellow 6x6 in a running bond vs grid pattern My bath, window area -- we removed double-hung and did a tiled-in aluminum below, awning window above...See MoreGrout color and then I'm 99% finished!
Comments (18)Yes we also went with one of the new types of grout and I have ZERO problems with grout staining or ever looking dirty (in the bathroom). Awesome stuff. It's more expensive but worth every penny. But even my old school sanded grout in the kitchen with big hawking grout lines due to a complete and utter disaster of a tile setter doesn't really show anything. It's antique white too! Good luck!...See Morebrianadarnell
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