Entropy

Our beautiful windows and doors are taking a beating.

en·tro·py  /entrəpē/  noun: 

     2. ...gradual decline into disorder.  

         synonyms: deterioration, degradation

Caution, I'm letting off a little steam below.

Drywall Sprayed & Sanded

Almost ready for paint!

Spraying the Drywall Topcoat

This project is asking for a "Level 4" smooth finish on the drywall. 

We prefer the look of a smooth finish, but it requires more skill and work to get good results. It will show minor irregularities more than a textured surface.  So it is important to get the wall installed flat, and the joints sanded very smooth and level. 

Going the extra mile, our drywall contractor sprayed on a sandable topcoat to really even things out, giving us an almost "Level 5" finish.

I am a mix of emotions: thrilled for the better quality walls, and nervous as heck to turn this guy loose in the house with a spray gun.

Tequila

Direct from his trip home to Oaxaca, some tasty Reposado from our siding subcontractor.

Drink the goat.

Muchas Gracias!

Progress Update

Main Siding complete on Garage

Siding, Drywall, & Tile updates below.

First of the Ceramic TIle

The 'penny rounds' on the back wall of the tub surround, and a few side-wall tiles have already gone up.

Last Piece

Picture taken moments before the last piece of vertical siding was installed on the house.

Starting on the garage tomorrow.

Minor Conflict

Today the tile guys were well in the way of the drywallers.  

A temporary detente was reached, but I suspect a bit more tripping over each other in the future.

The drywallers have the "right-away" - I allowed the tile setters in early only if they stayed out of the way. 

Tile Work Begins

Sloped Grout Bed in the Shower

The tile guys started today. 

Jet Engine

This lil' rocket is basting away in the house right now to help dry out all the wet joint compound.

Bye Bye Old Friend

Longboat to Valhalla

The faithful Mazda Truck has departed, after a sudden transmission issue.

The truck's Living Will said "do not revive", and so it passes on to run free on the highways of the great beyond.


Special thanks to FBD for the long-term loan of the truck - I owe you big.

Mystery Siding

A patch of blue siding is still missing from the north side of the house for some time now.