Bathroom tile is finished, and we (almost) have a countertop!

Every day, the work goes on, and there is a bit more progress. On Wednesday, Carlos installed one final layer of Durock in the kitchen, finishing up the underlayment for the tile countertop:




He also finished grouting the bathroom walls and floor, so we now have a bathroom once again, minus the plumbing fixtures and lighting, but it's still an amazing and welcome sight! It's a great feeling to see it exactly as I had imagined it would look.

Meanwhile, in the kitchen, he has started working on the tile countertop:


Much of the countertop surface is already tiled. The backsplash will be done next, and all will be grouted:




The tile backsplash behind the range is coming along nicely. Another double row of 1" mosaics with a row of 4x4 blue squares to top it off, and it will be complete! The bottom edge of the range hood will rest just above the top edge of the tiles. We are really happy with the blue-diamonds-on-a-white-field design, and with Carlos's careful installation.



We will be sanding and varnishing the bathroom ceiling, and priming (and possibly painting) the bathroom this weekend, after which the rest of the electrical work (outlets and light fixtures in both rooms, and bathroom vent fan) can be completed. Next week: the kitchen floor tile.