My Husband — Original MadMan
Before there was MadMen, I referred to Paul’s project-state as, “MadMan”.
Because when he starts something, there is no stopping.
In the last five days he has:
- Laid out all the floor tile so I could rearrange it in a way that satisfied me.
- Tolerated way more rearranging than he thought was necessary.
- Did all the math, made all the cuts, ran up and down the stairs, in and out of the house, back and forth to the wet-saw…
- Installed the floor.
- Waited for it to set.
- Put the final coat of paint on the door, installed the mortice, and attached the doorknob and hinges.
- Started on the subway tile.
- Grouted.
- Hung the door.
- And found time to go pick up something I could not live without from craigslist
As a reminder, here is what we started with, before we Moved A Wall: Hall Bath
When we began gutting and discovered a second bath’s worth of tile, concrete, and reinforcement wire under the first: Twice the work.
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May 9, 2012 @ 6:37 am
I know you are loving your “mad man” right about now! IT’S GORGEOUS!!!!!!
OMG, that white subway tile coming up off that floor is so perfect. What a light, airy, beautiful space. You’ve really done an amazing job. I hope you’re feeling better about your tile choice. Can’t wait to see how you put your finishing touches on it all. I’m certain you have some amazing things to come. Congrats!
May 9, 2012 @ 11:30 am
Oh yes. I love his mad side. Especially when it means a brighter, cleaner space… rather than another long journey into construction mess.
January 29, 2014 @ 1:41 pm
I found your blog yesterday during my own tile quest (I do love your’s btw). Did you use white grout with the subway? On some blogs I love the tile and on others I hate it and I think its all about the grout.
January 30, 2014 @ 8:31 am
Yes, white. (Although, which shade of white? I have no idea…)