Laying Large Limestone Tiles - Portugal Property Renovation
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- čas přidán 30. 06. 2023
- These large limestone tiles are HEAVY! But fortunately we only need to lay just over five square meters of them so our heat pump has a floor on which it can be placed.
Tiling is one of the jobs we’ve got some experience with but we’ve never worked with large format tiles or natural stone so there will probably be a bit of a learning curve. What happens? Let’s find out!
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You both have the patience of a saint. All the prep, planning and doing and redoing would try a saint. A job well done. You guys ROCK!
I wouldn’t expect you to do anything BUT a complicated pattern!!! And I believe it will be STUNNING!!! You are providing a valuable tiling education for everyone!!! The work you do is always BRILLIANT!!! You’re looking a lot like tiling EXPERTS!!! What a great episode!!! 🥰🎶❤️🇨🇦
Only you two could decide on a complex tile pattern to complicate an already complex build! I love the result. Testament to your vision ( and that other CZcamsr of course)!👏👏👏
The opus pattern and alternating grain go together so well! And the grout color is the cherry on top.
It suits so well with the old house and the lime walls
haha that was a unexpected throwback. lovely, thorough job as always and I'm very eager to learn about the heat pump 😃
Years we’ve been waiting to do an opus floor … totally worth it 😃
Hi guys I would of probably installed the heat pump & ensured the heat pump works ok before laying stone…not so helpful sorry 😅
@@justinwestcoachingexcept the heat pump tank sits on the stone floor
It’s always fun to be watching a channel and there’s a mention of another channel that we also watch!!
Beautiful pattern for a beautiful stone! Kudos for your thoughtful renovation processes and bringing a glorious home back to life! May you reap many years of enjoyment!
Yes my sentiment.
Also..just amazing
We are lucky for journey!!
You need one length of wood on opposite sides, on two sides, that are the same height you want to achieve. Then you need a third length of wood to run upon the two rails. This will help you get the even thickness of mortar needed to stick the tiles to the floor. Sorta like you do with chosticks and a rolling pin to get pastry dough to an even thickness.
Do you think they are going to re lay it all because of your comment?
well I'll be....I never knew about chopsticks and a rolling pin - lol
@@bridgwllno but it may help with the rest of the flooring.
Good tip😊
@@bridgwll Probably not, but they are going to tile the remainder of that floor. The tip is good.
I really admire your frustration tolerance!
Don’t worry, there are times when frustration gets the better of us but we try as much as possible to enjoy the process. Slowly and carefully with patience thankfully wins more times than not
What a challenge! Compounded by the heat! It's wonderful you get along and work so well together! My husband and I are both Taurus (that's what I blame it on anyway) and do not work well together! He has thoughts/plans in his head, thinks he's told me "the complete plan" and I have no idea what we're doing! Makes for very tense situations! GREAT JOB! Looks beautiful! You're both amazing!!!
It helps if you lubricate the blade with a bit of water on the stone tile as your cutting it. It helps dissipate the heat on the blade too. Also, your mortar mix seems a bit dry for large format stone tile. I've done this before. Mapei makes a mortar specific to what you are using. It and their customer service are excellent. They also have tutorials on CZcams. It makes it easier to remove the excess grout if you use a stone sealer first, let it dry, and then grout.
Hello from New Zealand..I just love the tiles laid like this. They could look rather boring, but wow you have done an amazing job.
I love Carl Rogers. One of my favorite channels.
That is an interesting way to lay those tiles. The mortar looks more like what you would use to build a shower pan base.
Vocês estão a fazer um excelente trabalho 😊 já merecem um jantar no jardim da Sertã 😂😂❤
We had that same pattern on our very large patio, I think I went up the stairs and hung out the window about 50 times to see which size to lay next. My husband just couldn’t get his head around it. But definitely worth it in the end. Team work makes the dream work ❤️❤️❤️
Been a contractor for over 30 years and I say "TAKE FORTY!!:)" it is the ONLY way to learn. Enjoy the process.
Love watching how you both execute your ideas. I do watch a number of videos but I must say you are by far the best when it comes to tidying up as you work along......what a pleasure to see it all so clean and tidy!!!
I would have been swearing up a storm.
I love the research, time and effort you put into your work. The floor looks awesome!
Great job!
Much love to all!
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Wow, the space is starting to come together. Congratulations. Your hard work is paying off.
Beautiful tiles. Though having watched the whole process I was expecting a wide view of the finished job at the end of the video!
❤ love it. Thank you for persisting until your mix was perfect. And stopping when things were not the right consistency. Great determination to get it right .
A very practical and beautiful choice of tile! My kitchen was tiled using just two sizes, but your pattern is more interesting - and more challenging to achieve. You'll be looking at it for the next 50 years so it was worth the effort.
UNDO! UNDO! UNDO! I dearly love you guys.
The tiles are gorgeous! ❤
Your floor looks beautiful! 😍 Perfect timing with your video as we're starting to lay our Terrazo Tiles in our kitchen next week. We got to learn from watching your progress. ❤
Very exciting to have the heat pump on its way!
Well that’s a jigsaw and a half, beautiful tiles and I forgot to comment but I thoroughly enjoyed the vlog @ the mine.
Lol, make the workmen take their shoes off 😆😉👍🤷♀️
I'm an Architect and I'm following you since you've started your project. Now that tile pattern that you want to make is interesting but it can turn into a nightmare very rapidly with tiles of different sizes. Keep it simple.
Keep on keeping on. 🙏
Once again you both rock !!! thanks for sharing the good the bad and the ugly - together we learn. Hugs to you both
Impressive work. Progress is amazing. Thanks for sharing from Australia.
I’m a fan of @calrog channel as well. He and his family have recreated and restored their beautiful property in France. And but of course you would be in keeping with this intricate historical pattern in kind. Stunning!
So glad to see you getting to the finishing of the rooms! Great video!
Carl Roger's work is next level, a bit like the two of you👌
Hi from Florida - LOVE this OPUS pattern! Thanks for sharing the pattern with us!
You two are so patient. I'm definitely not on the same level when it comes to work detail. Very impressive.
Congrats on your timing! 😅
Those tiles are exquisite! 💓The pattern is really something different. Pat yourselves on the back for job well done.
huge smile on my face, great progress!
Thanx for sharing tile pattern is stunning and worth all that effort and testing of ur patience. I love the thin grout line looks amazing can inagine how good it looks in reality. So happy url managed to get it all ready. Njoy the break❤
As a friend used to say "Why make things simple when you can make them complicated?" You obviously love a challenge - the pattern is beautiful but creates a lot of extra work! Fantastic tiles too. I went a similar route on my limecrete floor but used unpolished and low grade travertine tiles to match the rustic look of my old farmhouse, laid in very simple alternating bands on a lime/sand screed. I made the controversial decision to have no grouting - tiles laid right against each other, in the old-fasioned way, and refused to apply sealant (why cover a breathing floor with a layer of 'plastic'). 25 years later, I don't regret any of these choices.
We have had MANY discussions about the sealant, for the same reason.
After much research on limecrete floors made with NHL (done after having laid it), it would appear the floor isn’t that breathable after all. It’s the capillary break that is doing most of the work. As such whether to seal or not doesn’t really have as much impact as you might think. And anything that cuts down on stain removal cleaning is a definite advantage in our book
@@MAKEDOGROW I hear you about the stains - as you explain in the video, limestone is very porous, unlike travertine which is essentially marble, and tough as old boots. I was given dire warnings by the tiler, but ignored him. Weekly mopping with black soap and warm water has created a lovely patina, and I have no stains in spite of spilled red wine and splats of curry. About the breathability, here is an anecdote: when I put down a rubber-backed doormat in the kitchen I found it was always damp, or even wet, on the underside, as the rubber prevented evaporation.
Wow.. Talk about sweat equity. Wonderful video. Thanks for taking us along.
*Third time lucky to get the mix correct. Looks amazing.*
A timeless stone to a fantastic pattern.
Congratulations on the good work and good taste.
That tile is gorgeous!
Beautiful design and floor !
Great work !
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They look awesome. I detest tiling and I can only imagine how hard fitting something this heavy is. Another great job . Well done guys .
by far my favorite yout house building proyect
A lot of hard work but worth it . . . they look beautiful . . .well done.
The floor looks totally amazing
Oh dear, signs of an alcoholic - hiding your wine bottles in the laundry - haha! Just kidding - BEAUTIFUL choice and BEAUTIFUL work! I hope you'll let us see the whole floor pattern when you do the sealing (or even now :) You are so lucky to live in Europe where you can still get quality materials and customer service. If I weren't old and tired I'd be moving to Portugal where I could grow and press my own olive oil.
Good morning, Kylie and Guy. You two continue to amaze me with your skills! The floor looks gorgeous❤️❤️👏👏👏👏👏
Wauw! That looks awesome guys! Doing a dry run always makes the difference 😁
I love how tenacious you both are about ‘getting it right’. The floor looks beautiful, although I’d have been quite happy for you do do a linger shot of it to more fully appreciate it. Hope the pump work went well.
Carl Rogers is great to watch so skilled, I hope you watch Kris Harbour too!! Those tiles are beautiful, love the Opus pattern. Well done.👏🥳💕
That floor looks awsome !
You both have great patience.
Phew, I was holding my breathe until you said seal the stone.
You guys crack me up. Picking the most complicated pattern. I know you guys will rock it!!! I’m glad the look amazing. 😊
Beautiful job guys! What I love is you never give up. Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸 💖
Wow, those large tiles in such a small space! I get heart palpitations on this side!!! Very well done!
The floor looks great! I love how you redo and redo until it is perfect. It shows that you take great pride in what you do. Your work is impeccable!
Beautiful tiles well done you two! So nice to to see a husband and wife team working together! You both deserve a good dinner and the finest wine to go with your meal! Love your videos!
Pretty cool, I loved the stile...and making the wonderful wall also😊
Wow! love how you work together. Problems and "undo" are only part of the process. Keep up the great work.
I watch him too, he is an amazing builder and very meticulous with the jobs he does.
looks absolutely fabulous!
Absolutely beautiful !
When you see the pro's do it , it's how you wish you would do it but when you see some one who has less experience do it, it show's more realism to how it would go for people like me. Well done 😀.
Great job. It looks amazing❤
Floor looks awesome!!!🎉
Outstanding!!!
Beautiful the floor. Good Job ❤
Wow, your choices are brilliant, it’s beautiful!!!
The tiles look amazing!
Result! and properly deserved
That's great! So pleased! Nice work - tiles were an excellent choice.
Great work you two. Looks fabulous as always.
Great job!! so happy it went smooth beginning to end!
Beautiful tiles 😊
You're much braver than me. I've tiled many a wall, but always bottled out when it comes to flooring. Great job
Again, really enjoy your videos. Always informative and entertaining.....thank you.
Love your tile choices. They are beautiful.
Tiled room looks awesome❤
Beautiful!!
Excellent work
I love watching you two work I really admire what you are doing. Thank you
Beautiful!
Very nicely done tiles. It looks wonderful.
Yes! I got 30 minutes to coffee up, watch this and get outside to cut some limbs. Hopefully not mine!
Awesome work ❤
Great vlog
Tile floor looks great!
Absolutely love your content. Your confident and considered approach to first time DIY is perfection. You should be really proud of every bit you’ve created thus far.
Hope you sealed the limestone before you started laying as it protects the stone from marking from the adhesive. Then seal again after grouting- 3 times. My wonderful tiler uses a water jet tile table saw with a diamond blade. He is laying a limestone floor for us end July in grand opus pattern so interesting to see your floor.
at the end u got it...great job guys!!
It almost brought a tear to my eye seeing you guys put down the final layer of the floor (even if only in the smallest of rooms). It's a long way from the big hole in the ground you started with. All that hard work finally has a result or the beginning of a result! Well done.
Nice and cool in summer and toasty in winter. Terrific job.
Love the tiles!! You did a great job even though it took three takes to get the right consistency. :)
I am more and more amazed by what you guys can do! You are really inspiring !!
Absolutely beautiful 😍 Well done you two. Lots of love from South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤️
Looks great!