The Kitchen's a Bitch

Tuboo got the living room floor done before the weekend. Here are a few pics:



SB says hi (he's doing better by the way)...


So we thought we were on a roll and getting lots done but that came to a big halt. Home Renos? Easy Peasy we thought, until we started on the kitchen floor.

On Friday night Tuboo started picking at the porcelain tile.



Pretty soon we figured we'd need some other tool. So we rented a jack hammer. It was loud! But got the job done (somewhat). This is what we got done in about two hours:




By the time we cleaned up etc. it was time to return the jack hammer. After we got home, we realized there was more work to be done. Although we got all the tile removed, it didn't come off smoothly. If you look closely at the pics, you can kinda see the bumpsand well, the bumps need to come off before we can do anythign else. We thought it would be easy to smooth it out using a chisel but its not. So...we'll have to rent the jack hammer again. Looks like Tuboo won't be able to get to it until Thursday night b/c of work and other appointments. Its kinda disappointing because we were getting so much done and we need have the kitchen prepared before we lay down the floor in the dining room.

Tonight Tuboo seems lost, like he doesn't know what to do with spare time. So, he's on a cleaning rampage (as I sit here typing out this blog - hope he doesn't notice me, I don't feel like cleaning anymore, I'm all sore everywhere from trying to chip away at that stupid floor!)

Here is some advice for anyone thinking of removing porcelain tile from your place:
1. Use a jack hammer (and remember out of courtesy to tell your neighbours there will be lots of noise)
2. There is going to be A LOT of dust. Put plastic over the doorways or whatever you need to do to keep the dust contained. Otherwise, be ready to spend the next day dusting/cleaning out your whole place!
3. Take the time to hammer out everything until smooth. Otherwise you'll be sitting there with a fork and knife for days trying to pick off the rest of that shit.
4. Make an appointment to see a masseuse. You'll be sore for a few days after!!!

Tomorrow, shutter guy is coming to do final measurements for our windows. Can't wait to get them! We won't get them for about 6 weeks though as they are custom made to your windows. We're getting our living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom windows done. Its going to be so cute!