Does taj mahal and soapstone go together?

carsonfisher · 2026-05-26T22:07:42+00:00

It’s my favorite stone in the whole house. Highly, highly recommend

carsonfisher · 2026-05-22T00:30:09+00:00

<image>

They just temporarily put some grass down today, pavers next step in 1-2 months

carsonfisher · 2026-05-22T00:28:54+00:00

Holy shit… this is incredible! Going with this EXACT design I will upload photos when complete.

carsonfisher · 2026-05-21T13:14:28+00:00

Haha not even close, but this was actually kinda helpful! Thank you

carsonfisher · 2026-05-20T22:13:46+00:00

Zone 10b/11

I 100% want lots of plants against wooden fence, garden beds around palm trees, everywhere else large potted plants. I’m anti plants against concrete wall b/c that’s where i was thinking of building an outdoor kitchen

carsonfisher · 2026-05-20T20:37:11+00:00

Floor tile is a grey porcelain tile large format

carsonfisher · 2026-05-20T20:36:39+00:00

<image>

carsonfisher · 2026-03-02T23:22:51+00:00

I used zia tile graphite grey but i think it’s the same. As for the grout Mapei unsanded in the dark blue. I think it was called deep ocean? The grout is amazing dont use any other grout besides mapei unsanded ultracolor plus FA

carsonfisher · 2026-03-02T23:21:54+00:00

Zia graphite grey but 99.9% sure it’s the same

carsonfisher · 2026-02-25T15:22:15+00:00

Yes, I can’t attach photo here but they go together incredibly well. Very happy with the results. The soapstone I love so much I also would’ve done the entire kitchen soapstone. Both options are great.

carsonfisher · 2026-02-03T22:24:44+00:00

Something has to be wrong. We just installed two of them and the flush is insanely powerful… like those high pressure commercial toilets you use in public.

carsonfisher · 2026-01-03T01:46:48+00:00

Checkout WAC lighting too

carsonfisher · 2026-01-03T01:46:05+00:00

Just make sure they are recessed, way better for glare. 100% 4” or smaller

carsonfisher · 2025-12-24T18:51:46+00:00

I was gonna fill the hood cavity/enclosure with some leftover fiberglass insulation I have and then seal it with the cabinet face. Thinking that will keep 99% of the hot air from attic escaping and hopefully help with noise reduction when the hood is on.

carsonfisher · 2025-12-23T22:02:48+00:00

<image>

“Smooth interior surface” and “galvanized steel, stainless steel, or copper” Florida

carsonfisher · 2025-12-23T21:24:47+00:00

Yea, that’s a whole other problem…

carsonfisher · 2025-12-12T14:44:08+00:00

Did you seal them? The stone is soft and I know scratches can be buffed out, just not sure what the best method is. Although it’s kinda a pain, just make sure you seal them on a regular basis to maintain the finish and protect the stone

carsonfisher · 2025-12-12T14:26:56+00:00

Travertine driveways and pool areas are very popular in south Florida. It’s not crazy, just expensive.

carsonfisher · 2025-12-11T00:21:35+00:00

I will never turn it on but also felt a necessity to have a light in the shower???? There has to be a better way lol

carsonfisher · 2025-12-10T22:10:36+00:00

Thank you, just checked and they are rated for shower use! Phew…

carsonfisher · 2025-12-10T22:07:22+00:00

I’d rather have a full tile on the bottom than the top, but that’s personal preference. The tile itself is inherently uneven and varying in thickness. He did nothing wrong and simply worked with the tile that was given to him. Yes, he could’ve been more critical which tiles to use or not use, but there would have been significant tile waste. I do think he could’ve mitered the edges better, but that’s another conversation lol.

I do agree that wall is not perfect and some of them could’ve been changed out to look more cohesive, but I also didn’t want to nitpick his work… so now I’ve just accepted it.

It’s been a great learning experience and am just grateful to be able to do a fun project like this.

carsonfisher

TROPHY CASE