Tile

This job took longer than expected. The client chose a border tile that was a different thickness than the standard tile, and there were several changes that were implemented after the project was scoped and underway. These included a shelf, shelf edging, and even mortar.

A straight-forward subway pattern repair job.

This was a lesson. And the lesson is: avoid white natural stone, unless you have a very light grout. But even then, dirt will accumulate in the stone, giving it a dirty appearance. The client had selected a dark sanded grout and the natural stone has craters and divots, that hold the dark grout, creating …

Pebble Stone Master Bath, Oakland Hills, July 2021 Read More »

This was a multi-million-dollar Oakland Hills home that was probably built in the 1950’s. Building materials were better then, but the house had settled.