This tub surround in Pittsburg was fairly straightforward, and it was done for a very meticulous client who wanted a clean, minimalist result. In minimalist tile work, the layout and the details are everything, because there’s nothing decorative to hide behind. I installed the tile over DensShield backer, which meant sealing every screw hole and
This San Leandro shower got the full build: a custom pan, Kerdi waterproofing, a built-in bench, a niche, and a tiled surround. The existing post says I’m not a fan of the Kerdi system, and that’s still true, but I know it well, and it was the right fit for this job. Kerdi is a
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This project was a new laundry room with its own power, fresh water, and drain lines. Work that combines plumbing, electrical, and framing calls for more than one set of hands, so I collaborated with a friend and more experienced contractor, Eric. The homeowner acted as owner-builder on the project, and I believe the work
This upstairs bathroom in Pacifica was in a mixed-use building owned by a fairly well-known artist. The building has an open floor plan, and the small bathroom is one of the only interruptions in the space. The owner wanted the finish level to go beyond typical mixed-use or industrial standards, so the bathroom would feel
This entryway in a Castro District duplex was a little problematic from start to finish. The tile is a marble herringbone mosaic, which has to be installed very meticulously. Its joints are smaller than a sixteenth of an inch, so there’s almost no room to hide an error. The surprise came at demo. When the
