Montclair Kitchen Budget Renovation, November 2025
This involved a re-grout of the counter top and some touch-up paint.
Mill Valley Floor, December 2025
Client was on a budget, but we helped him out.
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.
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.
