Finishing the Unfinished Home Improvement

Shower bench

2017-08-16T19:49:00.001-07:00

Tile Accent

2017-07-23T15:31:00.001-07:00

We removed an old tub in this bungalow and installed this new acrylic tub with a great tile accent.

A tiled wall with character

2016-10-23T19:33:00.001-07:00

Great colour scheme in this bathroom I'd completed years ago.

Reinforced concrete wall

2016-10-23T19:30:00.001-07:00

This wall had multiple cracks in the concrete compromising it's structure. To insure no unwanted movement I installed this 2x4 blocked and pinned wall as per design.

Tiled shower new tub & taps

2016-10-23T19:22:00.001-07:00

Another of my repeat customers asked me to upgrade their bathrooms with a new acrylic tub, porcelian tile and new Thermostatically controlled taps.

Painted exterior house

2016-10-23T19:19:00.001-07:00

This home I washed, sprayed, primed with an oil base product then applied 2 coats of latex eggshell.

Basement floor tiled

2016-10-23T19:15:00.001-07:00

This floor has Cerazorb insulated mats then a levelled concrete layer under the multiple customized electrical mats I'd installed. This levelled tempurature controlled surface was ideal for the 18 x 36 porcelain tile for every room in this basement.

The bathroom in addition I'd installed 12 x 24 tile on all the walls and ceiling for a steam unit.

Corner shower converted to a 36"x48" enclosure

2016-03-17T07:02:00.001-07:00

The existing shower leaked the tiled floor was cracking, the drywall rotting, the bathroom has just lost its functionality.

Here I've revitalized the bathroom.

Bathroom Update using existing tub.

2015-07-02T07:44:00.001-07:00

This customer asked me to strip rotted walls down, insulate the exterior wall replace plaster with concrete board, strip the floor, new subfloor, toilet flange, tiled tub walls rail height wet wall and install new fixtures.

The update was completed in 7 days.

Deck

2015-07-02T07:38:00.001-07:00

I have just finished this deck the customer requested it be built before the next project for the same customer, a bathroom update.

Nice change to be outside getting sun!!!

Tiled bathroom

2015-06-08T05:59:00.001-07:00

This bathroom involved removing all fixtures except the tub, installing concrete board on shower walls, tiling the tub walls, floor, rail height tile behind fixtures and base tile with edging.
The existing vinyl window not typically found in a shower has finished without trim only wood jamb, caulk and the oil paint applied on the ledge and sides to protect from water damage.

Custom tiled tub/shower

2015-03-10T21:43:00.001-07:00

This bathroom s framing was only 57" not quite enough for the common tub, so the customer requested a custom tiled tub/ shower. As with all of my custom shower enclosures I installed a vinyl pan liner with a sloped concrete base with tile. The opening was closed off with a factory glass door system. The tapset had a 3way divert, tub spout, rainhead and wand. For convenience sake I'd installed a niche for soaps and shampoos.

Lack of insulation

2014-12-07T20:27:00.001-08:00

This small home had only a paper insulation causing extensive rot. Ultimately the exterior sheathing should have been removed but it has a stucco finish. The customer didn't wish to follow through with the ultimate scenario. After installing insulation, a heavy poly and new anti-mold drywall I'm confident the rot will not continue.

Condo Bathroom

2014-12-05T20:18:00.001-08:00

This dated condo bathroom had lino a steel low profile tub, thin 6" tile walls and carpeted halls over 7/8" OSB plywood on 24" TGI joists. The unit had above ad leaked into this condo which comprised the subfloor. The customer wanted a 1' x 2' porcelain tile installed on the floor usually I'd install an extra 1/2" spruce plywood to reinforce the subfloor. The 7/8" subfloor warped with moisture from above making a conventional reinforcement impossible. To reinforce I'd stapled a plaster mesh and poured a 1/2" floor leveler over it.
The bathroom self explanatory.

Flooring

2014-11-22T21:31:00.001-08:00

This house I'd remove 300sq. Ft. Of tile, carpet, base and case. Then painted all walls and trims. The front formal room required 2-5' stages of scaffold.

Backsplash

2014-10-12T14:52:00.001-07:00

Just finished a backsplash for this basement kitchen near the U of A.

Curved baseboard

2014-09-18T06:42:00.001-07:00

Finishing an unfinished condo on the southside a previous contractor left many unfinished items one of which.
Conventional baseboard wouldn't work without steaming to fasten to these tight curved walls. I'd chosen to install 2 -1/4" layers of plywood glued together. While in place sand the upper outer edge to prepare for paint.

Recruiting in the Maritimes

2014-08-23T08:21:00.001-07:00

Saint Johns promises to provide experienced tradespersons for Finishing the Unfinished operating in Edmonton. I'll be interviewing potential workers this week.

Combining 2 bathrooms

2014-06-24T04:48:00.001-07:00

This customer had me demolish 2 bathrooms redo the plumbing to accommodate a spa tub, steam shower, toilet and vanity. We had also installed plank like porcelain tiles with accents at each fixture location and rail height wall tile, the floor has a heat coil under the tile. In the next room I'll be building a custom closet organizer.

Condo bathroom

2014-06-24T04:47:00.001-07:00

This bathroom we changed the tub, installed new tile, trim, fixtures and paint.

Revitalization of a tub

2014-06-15T11:32:00.001-07:00

The owner of this home had attempted boarding and installing tile base on the tub walls, unfortunately it didn't turn out. The customer asked me to remove and reinstall this wonderful rectangular shaped white tile.

Railing

2014-05-28T07:45:00.001-07:00

One of the many older homes I'd updated had a solid half wall at the rear entry stairwell. To open this particular stairwell I'd installed this paintable pine railing, spindle and newel post system. The stairwell is now looking wonderful!

Basement bathroom

2014-05-28T07:39:00.001-07:00

This bathroom started from scratch

Change the basement bathroom from Vinyl-tile shower

2014-03-07T05:56:00.001-08:00

After years of this basement bathroom vinyl shower leaking causing mold it was time for replacement. With properly constructed substrates a tiled floor and/or walls will last virtually forever.

Kitchen reno

2014-01-04T07:06:00.001-08:00

This kitchen reno is near completion. I've installed the dishwasher, range hood, upper cabinets, under counter light, the dormer roof and associated drywall finishing. Next I'll be installing the backsplash tile, the doors, baseboard and casings throughout the house. The customer has been working on the painting.