24x24 Travertine tile job pics as promised - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sleepertruck72 · 05-10-2009, 05:07 PM

This job was a real fun one. It really required alot of patience, as we were there for 2 months if I remember correctly. It was 6 or 7 bedrooms each with its own shower, 10 ft ceilings throughout. The showers were tiled to the ceilings, all the walls included. The whole house was tiled, a total of 10,000+
square feet. We also tiled the patio with 1" pavers. I included the pics of the beautiful woodwork that was all imported from Colombia IIRC. The sugar cane installed was a beautiful touch IMO. The drywall was coated with a plaster mix which we had to be careful not to stain as it was not sealed. The stucco was a Spanish mission? finish. I dont remember the actual name for it, but it was nice. This home was really nice and I am proud to have been a part of the tile crew that was there. There was a total of 3 tile setters and 3 helpers. This custom home builder is really a great builder. He has attention to detail for any and everything. As a sub for him, he let us know not to try any funny stuff, or just do good enough. He wanted perfection, and we had to replace 2 crews that didnt believe him. In the end it all came together great. Enjoy the pics

sleepertruck72 · 05-10-2009, 05:08 PM

More pics...

sleepertruck72 · 05-10-2009, 05:10 PM

More still...

sleepertruck72 · 05-10-2009, 05:11 PM

more

sleepertruck72 · 05-10-2009, 05:14 PM

almost done

sleepertruck72 · 05-10-2009, 05:15 PM

last pics

Frizzle Fry · 05-10-2009, 09:15 PM

Very nice!

sleepertruck72 · 05-10-2009, 11:54 PM

Thanks Frizzle,
I personally prefer lighter colored travertine, but I still like the way it turned out. I had a sore back every day. Each tile weighs around 25 lbs it seems like. When we did the floors it seemed like my lower back was on fire

Back brace did nothing to help. In the showers, the walls we floated with mud, and each one took about 2-3 days of floating, then about 3-4 days to set the tile. We had one guy just bullnosing the tiles every day, for a good 2 weeks because we had to do a 6 inch tile base

This job was fun !

Bishops Trucks · 05-11-2009, 12:10 AM

Very beautiful work. I can't wait to get back into building. 3 years behind a desk has me ready to put the belt back on.

msgross · 05-11-2009, 07:27 AM

wow, looks like something from a the movies... does he run a Cartel?

very nice work...

dammitmitchell · 05-11-2009, 12:43 PM

that house is obscene.... dang good tile work though..
dude you should have brought some RC cars to that house.. i think that would habe been fun..

sleepertruck72 · 05-11-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

Very beautiful work. I can't wait to get back into building. 3 years behind a desk has me ready to put the belt back on.

Thanks, I know what you mean, I am doing just enough side work to keep me from going crazy at home

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Originally Posted by msgross

wow, looks like something from a the movies... does he run a Cartel? very nice work...

If he does, I would rather not know about it. Actually They own a food business. This house is in a gated community of rich folks, I actually worked on a few in this community. Really nice homes.

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Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

that house is obscene.... dang good tile work though..
dude you should have brought some RC cars to that house.. i think that would habe been fun..

Thanks. R/C cars would have been fun, but we would of got our butts kicked out of there. This place is a strict place to work at. The General Contractor didnt want any trouble. I dont blame him. He would probly get banned from working in the community

but it would of been fun

redneckwheelman2 · 06-18-2009, 09:00 AM

for all that nice work inside hes got plane concrete outside it isnt even stamped im surprissed

sleepertruck72 · 06-18-2009, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by redneckwheelman2

for all that nice work inside hes got plane concrete outside it isnt even stamped im surprissed

I didnt have a camera when I went back the last time. We ended up putting down 1" thick paving stones similar to tiles in that they glue down. They had a nice finish to them. It was ALOT of covered patio to do that way but it all got done.

menace121978 · 06-18-2009, 03:22 PM

that is beautiful!! as we speak/type were having 18's put in...

sleepertruck72 · 06-18-2009, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

that is beautiful!! as we speak/type were having 18's put in...

Menace,
Thanks. Make sure you post pics of your 18x18's !

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-19-2009, 05:51 AM

The hallway shot makes me think of Hotel California. Beautiful work though, the owners sure have something to be proud of. And a hell of an empty wallet.

05-10-2009, 05:07 PM	#1
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	24x24 Travertine tile job pics as promised This job was a real fun one. It really required alot of patience, as we were there for 2 months if I remember correctly. It was 6 or 7 bedrooms each with its own shower, 10 ft ceilings throughout. The showers were tiled to the ceilings, all the walls included. The whole house was tiled, a total of 10,000+ square feet. We also tiled the patio with 1" pavers. I included the pics of the beautiful woodwork that was all imported from Colombia IIRC. The sugar cane installed was a beautiful touch IMO. The drywall was coated with a plaster mix which we had to be careful not to stain as it was not sealed. The stucco was a Spanish mission? finish. I dont remember the actual name for it, but it was nice. This home was really nice and I am proud to have been a part of the tile crew that was there. There was a total of 3 tile setters and 3 helpers. This custom home builder is really a great builder. He has attention to detail for any and everything. As a sub for him, he let us know not to try any funny stuff, or just do good enough. He wanted perfection, and we had to replace 2 crews that didnt believe him. In the end it all came together great. Enjoy the pics Attached Images __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

05-10-2009, 05:08 PM	#2
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: 24x24 Travertine tile job pics as promised More pics... Attached Images __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

05-10-2009, 05:10 PM	#3
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: 24x24 Travertine tile job pics as promised More still... Attached Images __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

05-10-2009, 05:11 PM	#4
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: 24x24 Travertine tile job pics as promised more Attached Images __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

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sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: 24x24 Travertine tile job pics as promised almost done Attached Images __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

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sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: 24x24 Travertine tile job pics as promised last pics Attached Images __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

05-10-2009, 09:15 PM	#7
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: 24x24 Travertine tile job pics as promised Very nice!

05-10-2009, 11:54 PM	#8
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: 24x24 Travertine tile job pics as promised Thanks Frizzle, I personally prefer lighter colored travertine, but I still like the way it turned out. I had a sore back every day. Each tile weighs around 25 lbs it seems like. When we did the floors it seemed like my lower back was on fire Back brace did nothing to help. In the showers, the walls we floated with mud, and each one took about 2-3 days of floating, then about 3-4 days to set the tile. We had one guy just bullnosing the tiles every day, for a good 2 weeks because we had to do a 6 inch tile base This job was fun ! __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

05-11-2009, 12:10 AM	#9
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: 24x24 Travertine tile job pics as promised Very beautiful work. I can't wait to get back into building. 3 years behind a desk has me ready to put the belt back on. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

05-11-2009, 07:27 AM	#10
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 24x24 Travertine tile job pics as promised wow, looks like something from a the movies... does he run a Cartel? very nice work... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 05-11-2009 at 07:27 AM.

05-11-2009, 12:43 PM	#11
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: 24x24 Travertine tile job pics as promised that house is obscene.... dang good tile work though.. dude you should have brought some RC cars to that house.. i think that would habe been fun.. __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

06-18-2009, 09:00 AM	#13
redneckwheelman2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: harris mn Posts: 126	Re: 24x24 Travertine tile job pics as promised for all that nice work inside hes got plane concrete outside it isnt even stamped im surprissed

06-18-2009, 03:22 PM	#15
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06-19-2009, 05:51 AM	#17
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: 24x24 Travertine tile job pics as promised The hallway shot makes me think of Hotel California. Beautiful work though, the owners sure have something to be proud of. And a hell of an empty wallet. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks



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