Well, it's all done now.
We started contacting contractors at the beginning of April 2007 and construction began at the end of August. We ended up about a bit more than 20% over what we had originally estimated, although half of that was two items, the back-splash and the new back door.
We'll do a YouTube tour sometime soon.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
More on the Backsplash
The backsplash will be complete this Friday. The amber glass looks great! It really brings outthe copper in the granite. I'll post pictures soon.
A couple notes from Jill:
Matt-
Grouting was done on the initial tile work today. John wanted to have me let you know to please not touch any of the grouting or calking as it is still setting up (drying or curing—I am not sure). He will return tomorrow to finish the tiling and Friday to do the grouting. It looks just fabulous……Jill
Go Packers J!!
Matt—
I have left a message for John in regards to continuing the tile up the wall behind the hood—I think it will look great and balance off the height and the dark color from the window trim quite nicely.
John will be grouting on Monday and perhaps install the tile that day, too (don’t quote me). I am leaving now for the MBA show but John has my number if he has any questions on the project.
Have a good weekend
Regards,
Jill
A couple notes from Jill:
Matt-
Grouting was done on the initial tile work today. John wanted to have me let you know to please not touch any of the grouting or calking as it is still setting up (drying or curing—I am not sure). He will return tomorrow to finish the tiling and Friday to do the grouting. It looks just fabulous……Jill
Go Packers J!!
Matt—
I have left a message for John in regards to continuing the tile up the wall behind the hood—I think it will look great and balance off the height and the dark color from the window trim quite nicely.
John will be grouting on Monday and perhaps install the tile that day, too (don’t quote me). I am leaving now for the MBA show but John has my number if he has any questions on the project.
Have a good weekend
Regards,
Jill
Monday, January 07, 2008
Backsplash to be installed tomorrow
A few correspondences about the backsplash:
Matt—
John is arriving tomorrow, the 8th to apply the tile and is returning on Thursday, the 10th, to do the grouting.
John is aware of the issue with the fireplace; he said he spoke to you about it before you went on your last trip (??). The tile on the fireplace is fairly old and may be a challenge to find a tile that coordinates. We will see what can be done. I will let you know what the best solution may be.
I will plan on stopping by the house tomorrow (I’m nosy about the look of the tile). I will pick up the nail gun then.
Thanks for letting me know.
If you plan on any more home projects for the upcoming year and plan on attending the MBA (Metropolitan Builders Association) show downtown, please stop by our booth. I will be there Friday night, noon-9:00 on Saturday, and 10:00-5:00 on Sunday.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Regards,
Jill
From: Matthew Piette [mailto:mjpiette@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 1:43 PM
To: Jill Doss
Subject: Re: Tiling and molding
Jill--
Are we still on track for this Wednesday for the tile? While John is there can you have him take a look at the tile on the right hand side in front of the fireplace in the living room? There are some loose tiles there. Depending on what he thinks, we may want to have that repaired, time permitting.
I see Greg put the molding up on the other cabinet - looks great. he left his nail gun at the house. It's on the dining room table. I can drop it off at the office if you'd like.
--Matt
From: Jill Doss
To: Matthew Piette
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 10:44:10 AM
Subject: RE: Tiling and molding
No, just appreciate the great workmanship. But, it will look 100% better once the grout it installed.
Have a good New Years holiday.
From: Matthew Piette [mailto:mjpiette@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 10:29 AM
To: Jill Doss
Cc: Laurie Piette
Subject: Re: Tiling and molding
Great! Thanks much.
There's nothing special we will need to do on the 9th, is there?
--Matt
From: Jill Doss
To: Matthew Piette
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 10:10:18 AM
Subject: RE: Tiling and molding
Hey Matt—
Tiling has been moved up to the 8th and return on the 10th for grouting. The 14th and `15th were the first two consecutive days that John had available. If you don’t mind the split days, he can be there on the 8th to start.
I have made the date changes.
Jill.
From: Matthew Piette [mailto:mjpiette@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 6:50 PM
To: Jill Doss
Subject: Re: Tiling and molding
No objections to the photographer.
14th & 15th? We hoping for the 2nd and 3rd, at least by Jan 12th. Can you move it up a week at least?
--Matt
From: Jill Doss
To: Matthew Piette
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 5:19:25 PM
Subject: Tiling and molding
Matt
Your tile has arrived. I have scheduled the installation on January 14th and 15th. I believe the lock box is still on the door, so John can let himself in.
Greg will come next week and put the two pieces of trim on the sides of the cabinets.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Jill
P.S. I would like to arrange to have photos taken of the kitchen after the tile is installed, we have a photographer that we use for this purpose—would you have any objections?
Matt—
John is arriving tomorrow, the 8th to apply the tile and is returning on Thursday, the 10th, to do the grouting.
John is aware of the issue with the fireplace; he said he spoke to you about it before you went on your last trip (??). The tile on the fireplace is fairly old and may be a challenge to find a tile that coordinates. We will see what can be done. I will let you know what the best solution may be.
I will plan on stopping by the house tomorrow (I’m nosy about the look of the tile). I will pick up the nail gun then.
Thanks for letting me know.
If you plan on any more home projects for the upcoming year and plan on attending the MBA (Metropolitan Builders Association) show downtown, please stop by our booth. I will be there Friday night, noon-9:00 on Saturday, and 10:00-5:00 on Sunday.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Regards,
Jill
From: Matthew Piette [mailto:mjpiette@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 1:43 PM
To: Jill Doss
Subject: Re: Tiling and molding
Jill--
Are we still on track for this Wednesday for the tile? While John is there can you have him take a look at the tile on the right hand side in front of the fireplace in the living room? There are some loose tiles there. Depending on what he thinks, we may want to have that repaired, time permitting.
I see Greg put the molding up on the other cabinet - looks great. he left his nail gun at the house. It's on the dining room table. I can drop it off at the office if you'd like.
--Matt
From: Jill Doss
To: Matthew Piette
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 10:44:10 AM
Subject: RE: Tiling and molding
No, just appreciate the great workmanship. But, it will look 100% better once the grout it installed.
Have a good New Years holiday.
From: Matthew Piette [mailto:mjpiette@yahoo.com]
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 10:29 AM
To: Jill Doss
Cc: Laurie Piette
Subject: Re: Tiling and molding
Great! Thanks much.
There's nothing special we will need to do on the 9th, is there?
--Matt
From: Jill Doss
To: Matthew Piette
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 10:10:18 AM
Subject: RE: Tiling and molding
Hey Matt—
Tiling has been moved up to the 8th and return on the 10th for grouting. The 14th and `15th were the first two consecutive days that John had available. If you don’t mind the split days, he can be there on the 8th to start.
I have made the date changes.
Jill.
From: Matthew Piette [mailto:mjpiette@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 6:50 PM
To: Jill Doss
Subject: Re: Tiling and molding
No objections to the photographer.
14th & 15th? We hoping for the 2nd and 3rd, at least by Jan 12th. Can you move it up a week at least?
--Matt
From: Jill Doss
To: Matthew Piette
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 5:19:25 PM
Subject: Tiling and molding
Matt
Your tile has arrived. I have scheduled the installation on January 14th and 15th. I believe the lock box is still on the door, so John can let himself in.
Greg will come next week and put the two pieces of trim on the sides of the cabinets.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Jill
P.S. I would like to arrange to have photos taken of the kitchen after the tile is installed, we have a photographer that we use for this purpose—would you have any objections?
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