Even before we moved into our home on Hazard Ave, we knew we wanted a marble tile floor in the powder room. In fact, we were probably at the tile store less than a week after we signed the purchase and sales agreement browsing for ideas and to get an idea on pricing. Fast forward to almost a year later and our our loosely laid idea for a marble tile floor is a reality.
Chris started the process by dry fitting the tiles to get an idea on measurements. We went with honed Bianco Carrara marble.
He then clearly marked out the pattern on the sub floor.
Next, he used thinset to lay the subway and mosaic tiles, leaving the outer border clear. Knowing he'd need to kneel in the middle of the floor to lay the outside border, he let the thinset dry overnight.
Day 2, I found Chris in the garage cutting down 12x12 inch tiles in half to use on the perimeter.
It's a nice fit.
In goes the new marble threshold. Don't you just love the transition into the linoleum floor???
Day 3, Chris applies the grout. We chose TEC AccuColor unsanded grout in Dove Gray.
Wiping off the excess. I admit, I was a little nervous that the grout was going to dry this dark.
Finished!
It is a million times better than the shag carpeting that was here before, wouldn't you say?
Stay tuned...hopefully, the next time you see this bathroom it will be for the big reveal!
