Monday 5 February 2018

Tiling continues, appliances arrive, windows!

Ok, so a few weeks between posts. The place has been a mess with tiling, so my mom wasn't keen to take many pictures of that. She's not a fan of messy.

But this series gets to show the great leap forward in progress. While we had been slugging away at the telework and grouting, we had been waiting patiently on doors and windows.  It was starting to be a concern, since we have some friends staying in the place in about 10 days. We wanted at least one of the spaces to be livable when that happens.


Sliding entry door installed on the second floor B suite.

Grout continues on the third floor bathroom. This room will be ready for fixtures shortly.

Tilework complete on B suite kitchenette. Sink and cooktop being installed.

Window installed in second floor A suite master.

Grout work being completed in 2nd floor master bath.

Window install work continues in the 2nd floor kitchen.

2nd floor living area window

1st floor kitchen-to-kitchen window installation.

Appliances start to roll in. While we were sure that we had calculated properly, its still a relief  when they fit properly.

Second floor outdoor kitchen, tiling complete and appliances installed.

The work crew takes a well-deserved break.

Dad installs fixtures on the outdoor kitchen

Patio sliders on the second floor installed.

Indoor sink installation, second floor

main floor living area window with security grating outside

1st floor second bedroom window install with view out to the street.

Tilework nearing completion, front landing area at the street

1st floor master window installation complete

1st floor shower pan install complete, grout being finished

stairs wrapped in exposed aggregate finish

Stairs wrapped in aggregate finish. This was harder than expected, since it was a late-in-the-day finishing decision.

One last pic of the aggregate finish on the stairs.

The pic is a little dark, but this one shows the installed roll down security grate for when  the main floor is closed up.

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