There are very few conversations that include the word "grout" in them. Grout is one of the most under utilized words, and unappreciated substances in the English language. Yet, where would tilers be without grout? And yes, where would all of us who have tiled floors or walls be without this cementy substance?
This weekend, in a never-ending effort to finish repairing our fixer-upper house so we can rent it out, the family undertook to tile the closet floor. This was one of several smaller projects that remain to be done before we can call this house finished.
Here is how it went down.
Step 1.
Number 1 son expertly cuts tile for the floor (note ear plugs -not an MP3- for protection).
Number 1 son precisely mixes the mortar to the right "peanut buttery" consistency.
Number 2 son carefully transfers the mortar from the mixing bucket to the transfer bucket.
Number 2 son and I precisely apply mortar to back of tile. Number 2 son expresses amazement over incredible precision.
Angy relentlessly spreads the much-anticipated "grout" into the spaces between tiles.
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5 comments:
Great pictures of your family working together.
Have you already found another house?
We're excited about the opportunity to find another house at a great price. Wonderful market for buying around here.
It's great to have the kids pitch in and help.
We are seriously looking for another house but haven't come across one yet. I agree, now is an opportune time to buy.
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From the Book of Parental Beatitudes~
"Get thine kiddies immersed in grout early and when thou art old, they shalt retile thy handicap accessible shower for thee~"
Great post and pictures, Terry :)
Connie,
Thank you for that inspiring quote.
You know, I'd like to get a copy of that Parental Beatitudes book sometime. The sayings are always so apropos.
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