Day 27

We chose to go with most impractical backsplash on the market. It's a lovely stone weave design with a dark center cut.

As everyone woman on the face of the planet knows, this particular design will be absolutely impossible to clean. Despite sealing once a year, grime and grease will get into every nook and cranny that are sitting up exposed to the air. I am so thankful I won't be cleaning it. This tile is a beautiful nightmare.

And because it's a 3 dimensional stone weave, it will never sit flat, level or flush. There will be some countertop edges that will be slightly exposed. The good news is that I get to find new stone electric plate covers to go over the switches and outlets because the current contractor plastic covers will never sit flat.

The installer has decided it would be easier to lay the backsplash over the existing ceramic tile. I am naturally concerned about the new adhesive not holding it's integrity and our new stone weave sliding right off the wall. However, the installer assures me that this is better because there is less risk of tearing up the drywall behind if they removed the existing tile. They also did a half ass job of smoothing the floor tile transition piece. Not pleased.

The plumber did fumble his way to getting the faucet and dishwasher hooked up. At an extra charge of almost $300.00. Amazing how that works in his favor. He is still having trouble hooking up the extra hot water faucet. It leaks. I am sure this will cost us extra as well. This plumber is an incompetent boob and we are having to pay for it.

The good news is, we have an H.R. Geiger inspired faucet. It's a chrome alien of art rising up from the depths of hell. 

Stuck on food and small children with run screaming with fear as it's nozzle approaches.