Montclair Kitchen Budget Renovation, November 2025
This involved a re-grout of the counter top and some touch-up paint.
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Portrero Hill Stair Panel, Lower Balustrade Rail
We do patches from dry rot and sun damage frequently. A decision was made on this north-facing panel, to use concrete board, and Durham’s. One porch pillar had to be replaced. It just needs sanding and paint by the client’s painter.
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Berkeley Bath Floor, December 2025
Older homes settle, which means uneven walls and non-planed floors, and out-of-square corners. This is tricky for tile. This client wanted a tile baseboard. I ended up free-handing the toilet drain opening cut with a black widow blade on the angle grinder. I used a polymer-modified mortar, which was sufficient for the baseboard. Because these
Pleasanton Fireplace, November 2025
Very pleased with the broken marble materials the client chose. This took 2 days. The structures over the spans can get tricky. We’re awaiting the mantle.
