This old thread got revisited. @dani_m08 to answer the question about extra probe, I believe I ordered an extra one when I bought the set up. The probe wire is just setting in the junction box I think but honestly I cant remember. When I laid out the underfloor heating and the probe, I just ran another probe near the first probe, and it was then sealed into the floor self leveling compound as per instructions. then the end was just threaded into the wall like the one that would be live, and not connected, but just laying there in the box. Regarding the tile layout. I just decided to run it this way, after getting instructions on the 90Degree way, IIRC. The herringbone that I love is from my childhood and the side walks in my neighborhood that all ran at 45Degree. so that to me is herringbone. I know you posted on @sochi thread about her amazing bathroom and a wall mounted faucet. I would totally do it if I had the right sink for it. In my case I had made my sink out of soapstone and an integrated backsplash. The pictures of this bathroom reveal are no longer available because of the use of photo bucket, when it was Gardenweb. I did not keep my account with photo bucket. I'll add some of the reveal pictures so you can see the sink and floor. Regarding the sink there is no ledge for water to drip from my hands when using the faucet. The water drips right into the sink. In my other bathroom with a deck mounted faucet I am always wiping up drips and it is a nuisance. I much prefer the setup for this sink. Below: I love the flush finish from the faucet to the bottom of the sink. nothing drips on a counter or edge of a sink. Below: looking in from the doorway. Below: Here I am finishing up the sink. the backsplash was epoxied on as a separate piece. The whole soapstone install in the room took next to nothing to buy as they were all small pieces that I epoxied together with a 3 part stone epoxy. Below: this is the counter at the tub, and is in 2 long pieces but I was able to epoxy them together at there edges to make a wide slab for the top. All the soapstone was finished with a 60 grit sandpaper to be rough and this lovely soft tone of blue/green/gray/white. I did not oil it so this color tone would remain light. Below: If I recall correctly @sochi helped me decide on this Hubberton Forge Mirror. I have 3 different metals in this room, but they are all a cool silver to black color. Below: the center of this tower shares space with the kitchen on the other side of the wall. there is also some extra space that houses some electrical wiring. this is an old simple house. this bathroom was an add on when it got move to the farm in the 30s IIRC. The plumbing was all rearrange and some of the details that were orignially there I kept but updated it, such as this tower feature. The old one went and the carpenter did a wonderful job with this one. Below: This feature was another thing I kept from the old bathroom but flipped it from the other end and had the carpenter put drawers in it. Before it was a hell hole. things got lost and the build was soooo old and creapy I didn't like using it for storage. Now it is perfect for storage.

I don't know what is most popular, but I go with what I like. I do see alot of both ORB and brushed nickle. I like both. We built our house 11 years ago and had all brass in the master bath. It was the nice stuff and wore very well, but one day, I was just so over it! Also had the big unframed mirror over the double vanity. We recently did a mini redo in there, painted, changed out all faucets, towel bars, handles, knobs, etc. to ORB. I really like it with my vanity and paint. We also did ORB lights and took down the big mirror and used two smaller mirrors over the double sinks. Just faucets, etc. are pretty pricey - but it was a small amount for the big change it gave us. Chrome is not a favorite of mine, but we did use it in a powder room because I wanted to use a old, silver framed mirror and some other vintage silver. The chrome works well with it. tina

@Design Girl same here but it costs a billion dollars to move the toilet :( maybe I can have someone price both options... I like that nothing is crowding the window in that option, and the sink/mirror would get natural light.. Also a plus - but since you asked.. (I "backed up" a little bit out the door but its getting a little distorted in the corners since the space is skinny)

I would suggest Price Pfister brand. Great variety of styles, and all parts are guaranteed "Pforever". Be sure to check their website, as the same style is usually available in several grades (home, professional, & commercial) IIRC. I think their best models have some solid brass internal parts. We currently have 4 tub/shower, 6 bath, & 3 kitchen faucets of this brand. My husband has installed all of them. From past experience, he will not waste his time on Moen or Delta. We've also had trouble with two different Kohler kitchen faucets - one about $350, and the other $700+.