My Mind Online: "Small Bathroom, Big Project": Week 2

Day 5: After the news of my shower base not being as friendly as I had once thought it was, I researched and got measurements on the Kerdi Base, the membrane used, the flex for tiling, the thickness of mortar expected, etc. We figure it will just make it. Okayed with the head contractor, and as of Monday, no lost time, work to continue and I get a tiled base. I only hope the added height won't bother me for eternity. To be determined. Know any one who needs a base for 32" x 60", center drain? I have an extra.

The drywall was being taped, and broken plaster patched. Making the transition between plaster to drywall seemless. Thanks Paul. Sadly the plumbing once again needs to be moved as the center drain for the Kerdi base is different due to different thickness of curb. Sorry Paul. Electrical to have fan on a timer, new fan installed, electrical for a power outlet in bathroom, and 1946 is maintained in the rounded walls, and original vanity mirror, but befriended by the 21st Century. I hope they play nice.

Day 6: Today was an unexpected day. I was sure my bathroom guy was not stoping by today. He had an exam this morning. I came home to a nice surprise. The Kerdi base, curb and drain have been installed. I finally was able to see my vision coming together. It's starting to look like a bathroom again. And the height of the curb is not an issue, it was all in my mind. It's going to look so good! I love how sometimes things just have a way of working out. I may not be able to use the base I had, but now I have the base I actually wanted to begin with and thought I couldn't. Seriously people, if you're doing a shower, Kerdi Shower Kits are the way to go. Yes, there was a happy dance today.

Day 7: No work done today. Workers got pulled to a job they have to finish by Friday. Questions asked, answers received. Plaster had to dry anyway.

Day 8: Another lovely Time Line employee sanded down the patches in the plaster, so that I can paint this weekend. Good thing it's a small part of the bathroom.

Day 9: Off to Rona to pick up my primer to seal plaster, paint made specifically for bathrooms, paint roller and tray. Let the fun begin. I also had to return the tile I had purchased a couple months ago, as I had changed my mind and went looking for the tile size I really wanted. Why settle when you literally have to look at it everyday?