Ceramic Tile: Floor and Counters: Revisited

Mr. Brz likes the idea of ceramic tile counters and doesn’t need any elaborate justification. Unfortunately a couple of issues are hindering the advancement of counter materials in Texas from laminate to tile.

• Measurement of the stove space shows exactly 30″… no more, no less meaning even the thinnest tile might interfere with stove installation.
• The bid for a simple 6×6″ tile counter and backsplash was higher than anticipated– $800. The bid for comparable custom laminate was under $400. If we had time to do the work ourselves, it might work, but looks like this time around it’s just not happening.

Bummer

When the nice tile-lady arrived today, she measured the floor and came up with a total of 777 sq. ft.  If anyone around here were even the teensiest bit superstitious, this would be a very nice number indeed. Since that’s not the case, I’m just glad it’s easy to remember.

We decided on the terracotta-colored tile for the bedrooms, living room, kitchen and utility room. We’re going with a lighter color for the bathroom just for grins. Frankly, choosing tile and grout color makes me wonky and until the job’s finished there’ll be no rest for the weary… or whoever. Mr. Brz is resting much better knowing the ceramic tile’s going in and doesn’t really give a flip about colors, silly man.

JoJo the Wonderdog,  for no particular reason except he’s cute with teddy in his chops

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