Bathroom floor tiled June 24, 2011

Today I removed the toilet in the bathroom and installed the floor tiles. I had to mix the thin set, which I have never done before. In the past I purchased pre-mixed product. I bought a mixer I run with my 1/2' drill. It actually worked very well.

The tile saw I purchased in Butte made the job go smoother with much better cuts. I will grout the tile on Sunday, and install the sheetrock before I reinstall the toilet. The tile for the shower floor will be 6" X 6". The shower wall tiles will be the same size as the bathroom floor tiles; 12" X 12". The shower tiles were shipped today and will arrive in Butte next Tuesday.

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Bathroom wiring completed, outside sheeted. June 23, 2011

Today I finished wiring the bathroom lights, outlets and fan. Everything works! I then sheeted the outside of the bathroom and the outside of the mechanical room. It's time to tile!

Basement bathroom June 22, 2011

Since my last posting I have the shower ready to tile. I installed the light/fan in the shower; it is ready to be wired in as soon as I pick up the special light switch. I plumbed in the water heater and wired it to the main panel. When I have the shower tiling completed, all I have to do is turn on the breaker and the water valves. This picture shows the water heater and the water manifolds, one for hot and one for cold. I use red PEX for all hot lines, blue for cold.

The manifolds have valves on each outlet. As I add water circuits in the house all I have to do is connect them to the correct manifold and turn the valve.

Tomorrow, after I finish wiring the bathroom, I will begin setting up to install the soffits on the end gables. I purchased a bunk of of 2 X 6's for the deck this week. I have hired a high school student to stain all four sides and the ends. When they are all stained and dry, I will begin installing them.