Brett Chamberlain's Profile

Display Name: Brett Chamberlain
Member Since: 9/22/10

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LOVE the chair! Where did you purchase it?


Before & After: Janell Nails a New Style on a Plain Chair
8/31/11 9:35 PM

The countertop was quite reasonably priced. Maybe $30 sq/ft (maybe even less) installed. And, anyone who can install solid surfaces (i.e. corian, soapstone, paperstone, etc) should be able to install it. Supposedly, it cuts like wood. David at Duratop can probably send you a sample if you or installer wants to check it out.


Before & After: The Chamberlain's Modern Addition
10/2/10 1:08 AM

We just moved in this weekend and still have to seal the floor. Once it's sealed, it's as easy as cleaning a floor with mosaic tiles.

Again, thanks for all of your gracious comments about the floor and bathroom.


Nickel Tile Floor! A DIY Bathroom Renovation
9/26/10 11:39 AM

Tova,

We have not sealed it yet, but were advised by our installer to do so. We plan to! Yes, we do have a heated floor underneath....really nice.

I didn't think less that $10/sq ft was excessive, considering silver-plated nickel tiles are around $20/sq ft.


Nickel Tile Floor! A DIY Bathroom Renovation
9/25/10 2:56 PM

Yep. Visited the bank probably twice a week. The tellers knew what to expect when I walked into the bank -- I was the crazy nickel lady.

Not exactly sure how much each tile weighed, but there was really no stability to each tile (the mesh was quite pliable), until installed with grout on the floor.


Nickel Tile Floor! A DIY Bathroom Renovation
9/25/10 11:38 AM

Thank you so much for all of the kind words about the tile. We made an effort to polish some of the nickels (with Tarn-X) and leave the patina on others. Really gives the floor some great depth.

I too thought about tiling our Powder Room walls with nickels. The problem -- the tiles are just too heavy and cumbersome to install.

And for those who are concerned about stepping on money, add a heated floor element under the coins, and you will feel otherwise.


Nickel Tile Floor! A DIY Bathroom Renovation
9/25/10 10:53 AM