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So far, just the copper slate, not grouted or sealed yet -- but we may assemble a cabinet tomorrow to warm up. We have now entered MONTH SIX of this remodel -- after the detour or an unexpected new roof after a Christmas day leak . . . so we are so excited to have come so far!
Ooh - beautiful floor! Looking forward to seeing more!
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This slate is called "copper" and it is the most popular one that my local outlet (Jenkins Brick & Tile -- all over S. GA & N. FL) sells. I got it for $2.50 a sq ft which I understand is VERY cheap.
I agonized over the slate a LOT. Copper is the most homogenous of all slates within the color group. We got all 250 of the sq ft we bought from one batch, and this batch has a LOT of "pink" in it. My IKEA-converted builder analyzed each tile for its character & batched them in a pleasing manner to hand the tile layers, who generally do not see "design" as part of their job description with the random-ness of slate -- but I have all diagonal grain tiles in the mud-room, for example, all low-profile ones in the high-traffic walk ways, etc.
I paid just over $5 a sq ft to have it installed (+sub-floor), but that's because I got ahold of a "hustler" who bids jobs & then gets his buddies to lay the tile & he skims some off the top. I wished I had just run into the buddy -- he was EXTREMELY cute and recently single. Too bad I'm neither But the $1,200/ 225 sq ft. was $1,000 less than the next guy.
I bought all the supplies myself (including concrete board, thinset, grout, tile & sealer) and had them all at the house. They brought themselves & their tile saw. 2 guys, 2 days. Sweet. Attached is a photo post-grout (but still damp). The grout should dry MUCH lighter (I hope) and it has a coat of 511 Seal & Enhance ($200 a gallon -- no, that is NOT a type-o) the cuties applied pre-grout, and I will continue to apply after I clean the grout off a bit better.
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You used so many versions of the word, "cute," in the above post that you ust know what picture I'm looking for! Doesn't matter if you're single or not, you looked, so now you must share. According to the moderators (back me up here, folks), sharing/being forthcoming with helpful information is the key to the community-spirt and success of this site, and I wholeheartedly concur in that mission!
(Great floor, by the way, at an even greater price. Can't wait to see it next to the Adel MB!)
I was so star-struck that I *completely forgot* to snap the tile guy!! Holy Toledo -- I may have to pretend that he left a trowel & have him come fetch it . . . he's a surfer, if that helps you imagine . . .
Cuteness is so subjective, it's probably better left to the imagination. Plus, it sounds like he needs to be left alone -- tranquility while surfing! Posting his pic on Ikeafans might make him the next celebrity, and we can't have that!
That said, I still think you were more excited by your installer than your actual floor! (And, that's okay!) If that's what it takes to get you through a kitchen remodel in one piece, so be it, I say; especially, when it's money well spent: 2 for 1: great floor, and a great view, to boot!
I wasn't planning on taking time off from work to supervise the crew (whenever it is that they decide to start; but, don't get me started on that hijack)...I was going to leave that to DH. After your experience, I may just succumb to the blue flu at some point during this remodel...cough, cough!
So the tile guy *ACTUALLY left* a tool at my house & called this weekend to say, "I'm sorry I missed your call . . ." (I didn't call him!!) But I suppose he should come back over about the tool & perhaps a photo shoot
Anyhoo, I'm posting a picture of the tall cabs (sans handles) that I've been waiting on FOREVER -- and my cuties cut the legs down a 1/2 inch so I could get another set of 15" boxes in to the ceiling. IKEA Atlanta trip planned for next Wednesday!! The crazy girl is the 7 year old, Mara.
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and recently single. Too bad I'm neither 
But the $1,200/ 225 sq ft. was $1,000 less than the next guy.
According to the moderators (back me up here, folks), sharing/being forthcoming with helpful information is the key to the community-spirt and success of this site, and I wholeheartedly concur in that mission!
That's Okay 
Plus, it sounds like he needs to be left alone -- tranquility while surfing! Posting his pic on Ikeafans might make him the next celebrity, and we can't have that! 
