progress post: tile that tub!

From about October 2016 to January 2017 we used my sister's shower, work, ... or the gym on very rare occasions. Thank goodness they 1. live less than a mile and a half away and 2. weren't working on their shower at the same time. 

notes.

waterproofing

first tile! that yard stick we're using as a spacer against the tub, we found in our walls.

decided on a schluter trim piece vs a bullnose tile for the edge.

home depot pattern. #sponsored lol jk.

like the fancy raincoat i made for dustin?

faux wood tile to match our floors throughout the rest of the house.

last tile!

family affair.

fresh grout film.

preparing for caulk. in which, i cried heavily after our first attempt.

Don’t do it this way- with the tape. At least I wouldn’t recommend it. Also, cut a SMALL hole in the caulk nozzle, you can always make it bigger. Do thin layers and smooth out with your finger.

One of meltdowns where I thought, for sure, we ruined our house. We have definitely improved our caulking skillz. There are some areas we will be redoing… someday.

sweet sweet satisfaction peeling that plastic wrap off.

finally!

water has never looked so beautiful. hah

You probably noticed the floor tile isn't done. Of course not... that was a couple months later. You can see it here, though. Luckily, we knew what tile we wanted for the tub, but that floor was a wholeeee other decision!  Remember this idea? Anyway, we secured plastic over the subfloor and showered with the door open and fan on for about two months. #glamorous.

Also, don't get me started on the faucet knobs. I was told we could change those out later and we have yet to find a new set we like/works... so in the meantime, we're stuck with these default, yet period appropriate gems. Decisions are hard, guys!

But hey- after about three months, we could finally shower in our own home!