On Day 10, Steve patched up holes in the wall, cleaned it up to make it ready for the tile work. Steve brings in the tiles and they look fabulous. Since these are slate tiles, again every tile is unique in both shades and designs. They are all polished so they have a smooth and somewhat shiny surface. Only 12″ square tiles are available so he would have to cut each one of them into 6″ squares and arrange them in a brick wall fashion. Steve has a much better idea – why dont we install the 12″ tiles as diamond shaped patterns? He arranged the tiles on the floor and I’m instantly sold.

Flooring is also complete, cabinet toe kicks are installed. The tile guy didn’t show up for the day.

Day 11, the tile guy shows up bright and early at 7:45, ahead of Steve. Steve installed the door leading up to the garage – something that had to wait until we could bring in the stove and flooring had been laid. When I got home that evening, tiles had been installed on one wall and the diamond shaped patterns look great. Other wall has been prepped for work tomorrow. Also tomorrow, the gaps between the tiles will be filled with grout once the tile glue cures overnight.