Major props to Mike for single-handedly pimping out my kitchen with spankin' new tile. Guys, this soon-to-be entrepreneur (a la Helix) is a Freaking Tiling Machine. He's like a Tile Savant... but can carry on a great conversation. It's incredible!!

I'd also be remiss if I didn't give a MAJOR shout out to Kevin who brilliantly selected everything for the new kitchen. Another God with a brilliant eye!

Since the Philly crew's been hassling noble Mike over the July 4th weekend, I feel compelled to post a few pre- and mid-project photos. The last photo shows the tile in place and waiting for the grout.

Pic #1: BEFORE PHOTO - Kitchen with Minor Demo (and Looking Like Crap)


Pic #2: DURING PHOTO - Kitchen Sub-Flooring Stripped Off (Faith in Mike's Abilities Begins in Earnest Here!)


Pic #3: DURING PHOTO II - Backerboard Set Into Place


Pic #4: AFTER PHOTO - Tile In Place (Grout to Be Applied Next)


The appliances need to be moved back in, the counter top is being replaced, new hardware needs to be installed, and a tile back splash is going on. But you get the idea. Mike tiles like a madman possessed. Kevin can pick colors like a God.

And, to make sure that this post isn't considered "off topic", I brought Mike to the local ice cream shop in my purple 993TT


Stay tuned for final pics once the finishing touches are done!

DAVID

 

David,

Can't see pictures without becoming a member to shutterfly. Can you just put pics on here? Thanks.

- Bill

 

Mike? I dont know a Mike.......but i know a 6'6" guy that works around the house like Bob Villa!!!



(PS: post the pics directly David...cant see em)

 

Ok, ok... I was just building excitement Pics up!

 

looks good David...will be killer when it's complete

 

Looks AMAZING! Mike, you have DEF missed your calling man....Mike's home improvements LLC has a nice ring to it ehh? hahahahahahaha

 

Oh it's not nearly done, I expect to have some of the paint up this weekend and then the backsplash as soon as the countertops go in....you will think you walked into a different house soon

 

Looks excellent Mike. Great job!

 

It was all because of your guidance Kev...you are a master of colors and finishes...I'm on overdrive on this project just b/c I can't wait to see the completed thing, like I said hopefully paint can go on this weekend and really kick it up a notch

 

nice work, final product will look good for sure

 

I don't even remember if we picked a paint color. I think we did?

 

Tile Savant!

Mike, you're the man!

 

David seems to think so

A dark brown and then we are going to do the molding in a lighter brown (by 2 or so shades)

 

Happy 1K!