the one... with the kitchen 99% finished

I can't tell you how excited as I head towards the finish line with the new kitchen.

Yes I can, I'M EXCITED! 

I'm not quite ready for the big reveal - soon, I promise - but I can tell you the tiling is now fully complete.  There was a couple of fiddly tiles that needed to be cut to size and for that job I borrowed an electric grinder to get that really close cut.  I also had to drill new screw holes for 2 of the 3 powerpoints because the electrician had installed them crooked.  This wasn't noticable before the tiles but after it was in your face crooked.  I took my time with this job considering I was drilling right next to electricity.

As you can see from the photo above the grouting is underway.  A relatively easy job made harder in the Queensland heat.  I learnt the hard way that you shouldn't grout in 30deg heat because the grout will dry in the bucket before you've even had a chance to get it on the trowel, let alone on the tiles.

I did manage to get half of the wall done before I gave in.  The last of the grouting was then scheduled for an evening project - hence the photo with shadows above - sorry no natural light at 8pm.

I thought I would share with you (and to help me to remember when it comes time to the bathroom reno) the supplies and tools used in projects - every little bit of info helps right!

Supplies and tools used:

• Grout
• Bucket for grout
• Bucket with water
• Trowel
• Sponges
• Grout Mixer - attach to your drill

Sources:

• Grout: Top Tile
• Trowel, Sponges, Buckets, Grout Mixer: Bunnings

The BIG reveal is up very soon, I promise.

Lisa xo