I guess that's what I get for throwing numbers out, willy nilly. GI=GO. I'm back in Vegas, so let's see what I really got.
I had very close to a full gallon left over from the last shower. I used that up first, and bought another 3.5 gal bucket. I can only estimate 1 - 1.5 gal left. So, I've applied 3 - 3.5 gal.
As far as actual sq/ft, that's where my original number was way off. The alcove area above the tub deck itself is approx 70sq/ft alone(/niche backs/back wall 5' x 6'=30' sq+ side walls 3'x6.25'x 2=37.5' sq). Then there's the ceiling(3'x5'=15'sq), the niche/window sides/tops/bottoms(4" x 30 Lin/ft=10'sq), the tub jog on right/lower drag out area on left(5' sq), and vanity back splash(6'x1.5'=9' sq). Total = 106.5 sq/ft. That's a very good estimate, and I'll take it. I'm not making the numbers fit. You can see it all in the pics.
I didn't do this in two coats. I used a 1/2" roller, and made 5 or 6 diligent passes. I gave it plenty of time to dry between, as I'm not in a hurry. If that method were described in the instructions, people wouldn't use it because they'd assume it took too long to do. I don't like the heavy coats with a thick nap roller. I found it harder to gauge the uniformity/consistency of coverage, as the material is so peaked from being pulled by the long nap. I've seen it crack when it dries (in my roller pan)if it's too thick. Regardless, I am 100% confident this will work just fine above a tub. I can't imagine sealing it all up any better, with this material.
Moving forward, I'm going to set the niche back mosaics on 1/4" Hardi, like I did last time. That saved me time setting on the weekend, as I was able fab them during the week down south. The prefabbed mosaic modules(8 of them) installed to the niche backs in less than an hour, and turned out flatter than if I set them directly to the wall.
First off, how does the combination of tile/glass/metal cut on the saw? I have my 7" MK down here. The D24000 is up north.
I have a 9", and a 13" tall niche x 46.5" wide. I have 8 pieces of linear mosaic tile, which are 13" from end/end at the tallest point. I plan on cutting 4 tiles along top/bottom to make 9" tall tile sections. That will get rid of the overhang/interlock pieces for straight edges. The scrap from those cuts can be trimmed, should fit the interlock for the remaining tiles, and fill the gaps for the 13" tall niche tiles. I should have a small hand full of material when I'm done. Does that sound like a plan? I really tried to make it all work like this when I framed.
Here's the mosaic tile.
For the big tile, they're 11 3/4" x 23 1/2".
I'm setting the tub alcove with the long side vertical. For the rest of the bathroom i'm butting the wall tile horizontally to those verticals at the jog, and edge of wet wall. The horizontals will be installed up to about 46" AFF. I'll have 1/8" grout joints. With the size of the tiles I'll be gaining an 1/8" on the horizontal tiles, every two rows, in relation to the verticals, because of the addional grout joint(2 per 2 horizontal =23 3/4" vs 1 per 1 vertical=23 5/8"). I'm planning on shaving a half blade(1/16") off the bottoms of the horizontal tiles so grout joints at vertical/horizontal meeting point line up perfectly. Should I just cut an 1/8" off the bottom of one of the two horizontal rows per section? How would you guys solve this?
I'm excited to see how this turns out, myself! So far, so good.
