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This was an interesting project!Tile countertop and backsplash in a condominium.There were a lot of problems to solve he...
10/18/2026

This was an interesting project!
Tile countertop and backsplash in a condominium.
There were a lot of problems to solve here - the tile was about 3 cm short of the cabinet depth so I suggested ordering a stone riser to cover the gap. We ordered 3cm material, it arrived as 2cm. I had to throw a piece of Schluter profile under the windowsill to bridge that gap.
The cabinets were out of level and the dishwasher was trapped by the new flooring so I had to cut a bunch of strips and shim it up, and used a Schluter profile around the perimeter of the cabinets to hide that gap (see photo)
Used the Schluter countertop edge profile with cast corner pieces.

Blackmaxxed fireplace surround.
10/17/2026

Blackmaxxed fireplace surround.

I’ve been on a roll with the fireplaces lately! The white 3pc wood mantle piece was a bit of a challenge - from finding ...
09/05/2026

I’ve been on a roll with the fireplaces lately!
The white 3pc wood mantle piece was a bit of a challenge - from finding a piece of clear fir the right dimension (had to drive out to Keating X Rd.), precisely mitre cut it, glue the corners, paint it 3 times and hope I measured it right… 😅 it fit like a glove!
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Herringbone tile design- what a pain in the a$$! But it’s what separates expert competence from average ability.A few d...
09/03/2026

Herringbone tile design- what a pain in the a$$!
But it’s what separates expert competence from average ability.
A few details: the size and position of the tile field is designed with no little bitty triangles, starting with full tiles above the firebox.
This firebox does not have a separate black metal surround that covers the edge of the tile - tile butts against the side with cuts visible.
Grout will not stick to a firebox (thermal expansion of metal) so to separate them with a tiny gap there is a frame of Schluter trim metal around it. I taped it off really tightly to keep grout out of the 1/8” gap around the firebox.
The continuation of the pattern on the little 1” strip underneath was especially tedious…
Just cutting and setting the white face tile was a 10 hour day!

Tile Surround for Electric Fireplace
08/14/2026

Tile Surround for Electric Fireplace

Fireplace surround in white marble tiles that cost $60 a piece.
08/02/2026

Fireplace surround in white marble tiles that cost $60 a piece.

I love a great review! ❤️😁
07/23/2026

I love a great review! ❤️😁

Another fireplace makeover withFlametech Heating! 👀
07/19/2026

Another fireplace makeover with
Flametech Heating! 👀

Another great 5 star review!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This client waited YEARS to hire the right guy to build this room out, having had...
06/23/2026

Another great 5 star review!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This client waited YEARS to hire the right guy to build this room out, having had some unfortunate experiences in the past...
Positive feedback like this from happy customers is not only personally rewarding, it really boosts my credibility with future customers - and Google search ranking.
Thanks a bunch Eric, I hope this installation serves your family well for many years to come. 😊

06/07/2026

When your client is a piano player in the symphony...🎹🎶

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