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sleepertruck72 · 05-06-2009, 12:23 AM

Well here is some pics of a shower I did not that long ago. This one took me a while since I work alone mostly and I am "anal" according to the Homeowner. The bench seat is a slate I cut out of a pool table. It came out real nice IMO. The countertops have the same slate on them. I did the ceiling but at the time my camera was broke and I never bothered to get some. It is 16x16 slate and pinwheels came on 12x12 mesh and I had to cut them down, and the 1x1s came on 12x12 sheets. The same pattern on the back wall is done on the ceiling. It was fun as always to tile ceilings, I only had the 1x1s fall off once in a small section.

sleepertruck72 · 05-06-2009, 12:27 AM

A couple more pics. In case youre wondering what the holes are in the tile, I installed a nice claw foot tub to replace the tub that was there. The "rugs" 1x1s on the floor are directly in front of where the tub is and the vanities as well

Frizzle Fry · 05-06-2009, 02:36 AM

That looks great! I know how much work that is to get it all fitting that well. Very nice!

**special-K** · 05-06-2009, 06:53 AM

That`s some fine work on a pretty (I`m gonna try to spell this right) intricate bunch of details.Definately a challenging approach you took.Looks great!

72BlckButy · 05-06-2009, 08:11 AM

Wow... that is amazing, nice work!

sleepertruck72 · 05-06-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

That looks great! I know how much work that is to get it all fitting that well. Very nice!

Thanks Frizzle Fry ! Yeah its alot of measuring, measuring, measuring. I was having alot of fun with it. I have done a few showers with that amount or more decos, picture frames in the walls, but I loved this one because I really like working with slate as do the homeowners. They have another shower for me to do in their house and I cant wait.

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Originally Posted by special-K

That`s some fine work on a pretty (I`m gonna try to spell this right) intricate bunch of details.Definately a challenging approach you took.Looks great!

Special K- Thanks ! I enjoy challenging myself (sometimes)

I was told by the homeowner that If I wasnt so anal I could of had it done in one week

It took me about 3 weeks to get that whole bathroom done because I wanted it to look perfect. You spelled intricate right !

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Wow... that is amazing, nice work!

72BlckButy- Thanks ! I gave it my all and I was really satisfied with the results. The homeowners have made me their "tile guy for life"

I will look for some pics of some 24x24 Travertine floors and showers I did about a yr. ago. That job was really fun

72BlckButy · 05-06-2009, 01:55 PM

If only you were closer my wife would put you to work in a heart beat....

Can't wait to see the other jobs, especially the 24x24 travertine flooring.

sleepertruck72 · 05-06-2009, 08:09 PM

Did I mention I travel

Well in California that is, but I may be going to Albequerque to visit my brother while he's stationed there.... maybe I can make it a working vacation

I will look for the pics of the travertine and load them up Thanks again for the compliments

05-06-2009, 12:23 AM	#1
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Tile job I did Well here is some pics of a shower I did not that long ago. This one took me a while since I work alone mostly and I am "anal" according to the Homeowner. The bench seat is a slate I cut out of a pool table. It came out real nice IMO. The countertops have the same slate on them. I did the ceiling but at the time my camera was broke and I never bothered to get some. It is 16x16 slate and pinwheels came on 12x12 mesh and I had to cut them down, and the 1x1s came on 12x12 sheets. The same pattern on the back wall is done on the ceiling. It was fun as always to tile ceilings, I only had the 1x1s fall off once in a small section. Attached Images __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71 Last edited by sleepertruck72; 05-06-2009 at 12:25 AM.

05-06-2009, 12:27 AM	#2
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Tile job I did A couple more pics. In case youre wondering what the holes are in the tile, I installed a nice claw foot tub to replace the tub that was there. The "rugs" 1x1s on the floor are directly in front of where the tub is and the vanities as well Attached Images __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

05-06-2009, 02:36 AM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Tile job I did That looks great! I know how much work that is to get it all fitting that well. Very nice!

05-06-2009, 06:53 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Tile job I did That`s some fine work on a pretty (I`m gonna try to spell this right) intricate bunch of details.Definately a challenging approach you took.Looks great! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-06-2009, 08:11 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Tile job I did Wow... that is amazing, nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-06-2009, 01:55 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Tile job I did If only you were closer my wife would put you to work in a heart beat.... Can't wait to see the other jobs, especially the 24x24 travertine flooring. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 05-06-2009 at 01:55 PM.

05-06-2009, 08:09 PM	#8
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Tile job I did Did I mention I travel Well in California that is, but I may be going to Albequerque to visit my brother while he's stationed there.... maybe I can make it a working vacation I will look for the pics of the travertine and load them up Thanks again for the compliments __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71



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