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Putty58 viewsThe fill putty is colored using the urethane as applied to the original wood trim to achieve a matching color. dozer
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Wall Tiles Applied58 viewsThe lower row of tiles is supported by concrete nails. This level is where the floor tiles will be after they are laid. Spacers are used to ensure consistent spacing. The surface is roughed prior to laying the tiles.dozer
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Stone Trim being Applied57 viewsThe stone trim being cemented into place. The stone tiles are offset for effect. dozer
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Brick Column being Filled56 viewsThe brick column being filled with concrete. The top ring beam of the perimeter wall has been formed using form wood and is ready to be poured.dozer
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Smoothing the Render55 viewsAfter setting in a bit more the surface is worked smooth with the use of a render's darby in combination with a wet sponge. dozer
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Glass Block Offset55 viewsThe glass blocks are laid in to be even with the outside wall after rendering. This shows the bathroom wall, the clear blocks (opaque) are in the shower stall, the blue blocks are above the sink.dozer
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Level Line55 viewsA long clear plastic tubing is used to create a level line which will be used to set the top level for the floor tiles. The tube is filled with water, on one end a line is marked at the water line. At a different area perhaps several meters away another mark is made (in is a two man process). This two independent marks will be at the same level and measurement can be made from this point downwards to determine the target level for the tiles. dozer
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Glass Blocks Offset54 viewsThe exterior bathroom wall showing the glass blocks have been laid in place to be level with the exterior wall after the 2.5 centimeter of render is applied. dozer
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Finished Surface54 viewsThis is the finished surface after smoothing. Close examination ensures that no hairline cracks are present. Cracking is a sign of improper rendering, either via improper mixing or application. dozer
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Glass Blocks54 viewsA concrete mix the same as that used to lay tiles is used to firm the bricks in place. dozer
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Surface Prep for Wall Tiles53 viewsThe surface here is being prepped for wall tiles. dozer
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Joint Repair52 viewsThe joints are puttied to make so the wood looks as if it were one piece. The joints are miter cut to fit together at a 45 degree angle.dozer
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