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grout drying---should I wait to post pix of finished bs?

13 years ago

So... they arrived, conquered and left already. The grout is drying, which he said will take at least 12hours. Should I wait unitl it's dry to show all of you or show now, as is?

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  • 13 years ago

    Not that it was a . . . well, silly question. But it does have me concerned considering the site you're posting on. I'm concerned that perhaps you tripped over the tools left around by the tiles guys and fell and hit your head and now have a concussion that renders you so completely unable to think clearly that you came on this site and asked if we wanted to see pictures of your kitchen. Are you okay????

    Okay, I couldn't resist. Please post pictures!!! It is never wrong to post pictures of your kitchen. Never. Ever.

  • 13 years ago

    Ha!!!HA!!!Ha!!!POOHPUP!!!! YOU have me cracking up....I just wanted to tease you! I am downloading from camera rt now. Pix in just a few minutes. Please be honest. I want to know if I went too light with grout...I think.

  • 13 years ago

    The color will be different after dried; it will probably lighten up some.

  • 13 years ago

    oh, yeah, you went too light. You should get them back to fix it.

    Oh, there are no pictures yet.

    couldn't help it.....

  • 13 years ago

    Bee, maybe we should behave or she'll punish us and not post pictures. lol

  • 13 years ago

    Sitting in my car at the gas station lol'ing!!!

  • 13 years ago

    You guys are the funniest! I feel like there needs to be a gardenweb convention so everyone can meet.

  • 13 years ago

    Now that it's dry, it is looking better, but I'd keep the tile guy on speed dial for now...

    oh, wait, still no pictures

  • 13 years ago

    Okay. So I have to change the size of the pix everytime I download to photobucket so it takes me FOREVER! shwoooo

























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    I don't know what's up with the camera!!! It just isn't doing it justice. :(

  • 13 years ago

    You guys are really quiet. I'm getting worried.

  • 13 years ago

    I saw the camera icon and came back!

    I really like it. The grout color matching the tile is great. What stands out is the way the light plays off of the tiles' directions. So the tile and the overall look stands out, not the grout.

    AND you got your pendants hung. They look great!

    Congrats!

    Bee

  • 13 years ago

    Thanks Bee---that's what I was hoping for! I wish I had a better camera.

  • 13 years ago

    sooo pretty!! i like the grout you chose. makes the backsplash subtle and very elegant around your hood!!

  • 13 years ago

    Lovely! You can tell there is a lot of haze on the tile so it is only going to get even better. I can tell that the camera isn't doing it justice.

    I was so focused on the tile that didn't even notice you didn't have your counters yet! What are you doing on your counters??

    I'd have tiled all my kitchen walls if I could have. *sigh*

  • 13 years ago

    It's beautiful. Don't make the grout darker because the way the light plays off of the tile shows the tile off and that's the star.

  • 13 years ago

    A-MA-ZING! Absolutely beautiful.
    Tile envy.

  • 13 years ago

    :) so happy, so happy

    pooh---counters come tomorrow morning! Caesarstone Organic White on island Caesarstone Pebble on range wall counters.

    It's like Christmas, New Years and My Birthday around here!

  • 13 years ago

    annsch, so happy that you're so thrilled and having such a good day! And here I was so worried that you'd fallen down and hit your head.

  • 13 years ago

    Gorgeous! I am a huge fan of blending the grout color with the tile, so to me, yours looks perfect! Love the design, and it looks like they did a terrific job installing it.

  • 13 years ago

    Love the tile and the pattern. I know what you mean about not being able to get pictures that show tile at its best. It looks great even if the pictures aren't doing it justice. Can't wait to see it with the countertops.

  • 13 years ago

    I love it and can't wait to see the finished kitchen! You've probably posted it elsewhere, but what color are your cabinets?

  • 13 years ago

    Amazeballs.

    I.want.your.kitchen.

    I am never here anymore, it's a bit chaotic with the 3 little ones. But, I had to sign in and gush. Please post photos when the counters go in. I was so close to doing Pebble perimeters. I know I'm going to have a regret ish Friday.....

    Cheers,
    Katie

  • 13 years ago

    Gorgeous tile.
    Gorgeous kitchen and the tile installers did beautiful work.
    Hope you will post the counters very soon.

  • 13 years ago

    chris11895---yes i have, they are BM Timid White.

  • 13 years ago

    OK. I'm bored of subways.

    I generally think same-colored grout is timid.

    Herringbone is so done.

    However--yours looks great. The reason is that you took a subtle texture and made a big impact with it--using the herringbone everywhere, including over the cabs. To me, if someone wants subtle, they still have to go big with something, as you've done. And the full-wall look is very clean.

    Congrats!

  • 13 years ago

    Beautiful! I'm absolutely loving the herringbone. In what sort of style and/or era of house/decor/architecture does a herringbone backsplash style work? I'm loving your backspash so much, but I'm afraid my home might not be quite traditional enough.

  • 13 years ago

    Just a bit of info---the tile is 2x4 and not the standard 3x6.

  • 13 years ago

    It turned out beautifully! Thanks for sharing the pictures right away so that we didn't have to wait to see how gorgeous it is.

  • 13 years ago

    It turned out beautifully! Thanks for sharing the pictures right away so that we didn't have to wait to see how gorgeous it is.

  • 13 years ago

    Oh it's beautiful Annsch! I love the herringbone, it adds so much interest, so amazingly well put together.

    I bet you are counting down the hours now. Wish we had a GW countdown clock!

    Can't wait to see it after the counters go in tomorrow.
    Congrats!

  • 13 years ago

    So subtle and striking at the same time. I love it! I think the 2x4 size makes a big difference.

  • 13 years ago

    Looks so lovely! Can't wait to see the counters go in. I am considering Pebble as well! :)

  • 13 years ago

    Perfect, perfect, perfect :-)

    You will love how the light plays off the tile.

    Can't wait to see it all finished.

  • 13 years ago

    It is lovely! I am seriously considering the herringbone pattern for a backsplash now.

  • 13 years ago

    beautiful! i love the herringbone pattern vs traditional subway pattern! great choice!

  • 13 years ago

    WOW! Your backsplash is so pretty. If we hadn't DIY'd, then I would've loved something like yours.

  • 13 years ago

    GORGEOUS! ENJOY!

  • 13 years ago

    counter pics??

    I love the herringbone - and really love that you went all the way up the wall. Oh Oh Oh!!!

  • 13 years ago

    Wonderful! And I agree, taking the tile up and all over...it makes your kitchen. Simple tile, great pattern, beautiful statement. Love it!