grout drying---should I wait to post pix of finished bs?

11 years ago

So... they arrived, conquered and left already. The grout is drying, which he said will take at least 12hours. Should I wait unitl it's dry to show all of you or show now, as is?

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poohpup
11 years ago
Not that it was a . . . well, silly question. But it does have me concerned considering the site you're posting on. I'm concerned that perhaps you tripped over the tools left around by the tiles guys and fell and hit your head and now have a concussion that renders you so completely unable to think clearly that you came on this site and asked if we wanted to see pictures of your kitchen. Are you okay????

Okay, I couldn't resist. Please post pictures!!! It is never wrong to post pictures of your kitchen. Never. Ever.
Ann Scheley
Original Author
11 years ago
Ha!!!HA!!!Ha!!!POOHPUP!!!! YOU have me cracking up....I just wanted to tease you! I am downloading from camera rt now. Pix in just a few minutes. Please be honest. I want to know if I went too light with grout...I think.
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enduring
11 years ago
The color will be different after dried; it will probably lighten up some.
beekeeperswife
11 years ago
oh, yeah, you went too light. You should get them back to fix it.

Oh, there are no pictures yet.

couldn't help it.....
poohpup
11 years ago
Bee, maybe we should behave or she'll punish us and not post pictures. lol
cat_mom
11 years ago
Sitting in my car at the gas station lol'ing!!!
Deborah Sigg
11 years ago
You guys are the funniest! I feel like there needs to be a gardenweb convention so everyone can meet.
beekeeperswife
11 years ago
Now that it's dry, it is looking better, but I'd keep the tile guy on speed dial for now...

oh, wait, still no pictures
Ann Scheley
Original Author
11 years ago
Okay. So I have to change the size of the pix everytime I download to photobucket so it takes me FOREVER! shwoooo

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I don't know what's up with the camera!!! It just isn't doing it justice. :(
Ann Scheley
Original Author
11 years ago
You guys are really quiet. I'm getting worried.
beekeeperswife
11 years ago
I saw the camera icon and came back!

I really like it. The grout color matching the tile is great. What stands out is the way the light plays off of the tiles' directions. So the tile and the overall look stands out, not the grout.

AND you got your pendants hung. They look great!

Congrats!

Bee
Ann Scheley
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks Bee---that's what I was hoping for! I wish I had a better camera.
michoumonster
11 years ago
sooo pretty!! i like the grout you chose. makes the backsplash subtle and very elegant around your hood!!
poohpup
11 years ago
Lovely! You can tell there is a lot of haze on the tile so it is only going to get even better. I can tell that the camera isn't doing it justice.

I was so focused on the tile that didn't even notice you didn't have your counters yet! What are you doing on your counters??

I'd have tiled all my kitchen walls if I could have. *sigh*
blfenton
11 years ago
It's beautiful. Don't make the grout darker because the way the light plays off of the tile shows the tile off and that's the star.
peonybush
11 years ago
A-MA-ZING! Absolutely beautiful.
Tile envy.
Ann Scheley
Original Author
11 years ago
:) so happy, so happy

pooh---counters come tomorrow morning! Caesarstone Organic White on island Caesarstone Pebble on range wall counters.

It's like Christmas, New Years and My Birthday around here!
poohpup
11 years ago
annsch, so happy that you're so thrilled and having such a good day! And here I was so worried that you'd fallen down and hit your head.
cat_mom
11 years ago
Gorgeous! I am a huge fan of blending the grout color with the tile, so to me, yours looks perfect! Love the design, and it looks like they did a terrific job installing it.
badgergal
11 years ago
Love the tile and the pattern. I know what you mean about not being able to get pictures that show tile at its best. It looks great even if the pictures aren't doing it justice. Can't wait to see it with the countertops.
chris11895
11 years ago
I love it and can't wait to see the finished kitchen! You've probably posted it elsewhere, but what color are your cabinets?
katieob
11 years ago
Amazeballs.

I.want.your.kitchen.

I am never here anymore, it's a bit chaotic with the 3 little ones. But, I had to sign in and gush. Please post photos when the counters go in. I was so close to doing Pebble perimeters. I know I'm going to have a regret ish Friday.....

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sixtyohno
11 years ago
Gorgeous tile.
Gorgeous kitchen and the tile installers did beautiful work.
Hope you will post the counters very soon.
Ann Scheley
Original Author
11 years ago
chris11895---yes i have, they are BM Timid White.
marcolo
11 years ago
OK. I'm bored of subways.

I generally think same-colored grout is timid.

Herringbone is so done.

However--yours looks great. The reason is that you took a subtle texture and made a big impact with it--using the herringbone everywhere, including over the cabs. To me, if someone wants subtle, they still have to go big with something, as you've done. And the full-wall look is very clean.

Congrats!
pricklypearcactus
11 years ago
Beautiful! I'm absolutely loving the herringbone. In what sort of style and/or era of house/decor/architecture does a herringbone backsplash style work? I'm loving your backspash so much, but I'm afraid my home might not be quite traditional enough.
Ann Scheley
Original Author
11 years ago
Just a bit of info---the tile is 2x4 and not the standard 3x6.
francoise47
11 years ago
It turned out beautifully! Thanks for sharing the pictures right away so that we didn't have to wait to see how gorgeous it is.
francoise47
11 years ago
It turned out beautifully! Thanks for sharing the pictures right away so that we didn't have to wait to see how gorgeous it is.
Susied3
11 years ago
Oh it's beautiful Annsch! I love the herringbone, it adds so much interest, so amazingly well put together.

I bet you are counting down the hours now. Wish we had a GW countdown clock!

Can't wait to see it after the counters go in tomorrow.
Congrats!
cakelly1226
11 years ago
So subtle and striking at the same time. I love it! I think the 2x4 size makes a big difference.
blackchamois
11 years ago
Looks so lovely! Can't wait to see the counters go in. I am considering Pebble as well! :)
caminnc
11 years ago
Perfect, perfect, perfect :-)

You will love how the light plays off the tile.

Can't wait to see it all finished.
p.ball2
11 years ago
It is lovely! I am seriously considering the herringbone pattern for a backsplash now.
MIssyV
11 years ago
beautiful! i love the herringbone pattern vs traditional subway pattern! great choice!
Lake_Girl
11 years ago
WOW! Your backsplash is so pretty. If we hadn't DIY'd, then I would've loved something like yours.
dilly_ny
11 years ago
GORGEOUS! ENJOY!
BalTra
11 years ago
counter pics??

I love the herringbone - and really love that you went all the way up the wall. Oh Oh Oh!!!
AboutToGetDusty
11 years ago
Wonderful! And I agree, taking the tile up and all over...it makes your kitchen. Simple tile, great pattern, beautiful statement. Love it!

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