the plumber stopped by today, we now have a working toilet and shower in the 2nd floor bath.

we just grouted the one wall of the tub surround, so that he could get this done...we will come back soon and grout the rest of the tile.

the plumber removed the toilet in the 1st floor bath so that we can install the floor. we got the cement board down before we had to leave because of the snowstorm...it will have to wait until tomorrow! we are also going to install a radiant floor mat in this bath.


we also sealed the slate floor in the kitchen--it darkens the slate and really brings out its color. we used a sealer with a matte finish but the tile is a bit irridescent so it has a bit of a natural sheen.

after sealer..............................before sealer:



we applied 2 coats of sealer- tomorrow we will grout. we selected a charcoal-grey grout. then, we will need to apply another coat of sealer and it will be finished!