Check This Out!!

August 30, 2010

We are now in the final stages toward completion. Take a look...

The windows are now being installed to Keith and Marina's specifications..

And, the gutters are in process of being installed.

The tile work is finally completed. For the stairs to the second floor, Luis went to a wider gap of grout between the tiles. The reason for this is that the additional grout is for increased traction so you won't slip so easily when the tiles are wet. Wish they had done this on my guest house - had to end up using stick-on strips for the same purpose.

The color scheme is now in place. Luis went with a two-tone exterior for variation and a light buttery color for the interior - really looks good.

The windows and exterior doors will be completed tomorrow. The railing will be installed later this week. Saturday, we went to EPA (the Home Depot of Costa Rica) and purchased most of the lights for the house, and they will be installed this week. all the faucets and sinks will be in by the end of the week. - Because of the very high quality workmanship of the cabinets and interior doors, it will take a little longer for that phase to be completed. However, you are going to be very jealous. Please keep up with us as the casita is almost complete. - Now, we are ready to start on the Rancho and pool.

The Tile Work

August 25, 2010

Luis has the tile work just about done, and I think you are going to like it. Between Keith, Marina and Luis, they have picked some great colors and patterns. Take a look...

This is the main floor tile color. It is a very neutral beige color.

Here, we have the contrasting terraza (covered patio) tile that adds warmth to the home.

Having a variation in the thresh holds of the interior doors, Luis has added a little touch of his own.

What do you think of the bathroom tile and design - pretty nice isn't it...











And, here we have the top of what will be the top of the bar and kitchen counters with a very nice decorative edge. This really sets for a very warm and comfortable atmosphere in the living / dining area.

There is much more to come - please stay tuned...

The Painting Stage Has Begun

August 14, 2010

We are really starting to get close to the end of actual construction and doing the final touches. We are at the point where the painting stage has started.

Here is the side of the casita with the chosen color. The worker you see to the left is laying the tiles.

This is the front in progress.

Here you see the finished ceiling in the living area of the lower floor.











Wait until you see what comes next...

Just a Few Weeks From Completion

Luis is doing an outstanding job on making Keith's guest house very high quality, and will finish it within about 2 weeks. Right now, we are at the point of having the primer coat of paint applied. He will then apply the first coat of paint to the interior and exterior. Next week, he will have all the ceramic tiles installed and then have a second coat of paint applied. Then, the windows and wrought iron will be installed. Finally John Rojas will install the cabinets and doors. - Getting very close now.

This is what the house looks like with the primer coat of paint.

The upper color is the main exterior color the house will be painted. The accent color will be an ivory. The color below is what the entire interior will be. It is kind of a buttery color that will make the interior look more open and larger. (You may want to click the picture to see a larger view of the color pattern)

This is the just completed Laural ceiling of the main level.This was just completed today.

Here we have the upper ceiling of the second floor that has been stained. Absolutely beautiful!!

Shown here is the kitchen area. In Costa Rica, this method of using concrete for the base is very practical and cost efficient. John Rojas will cover all of these units with wood and make it very beautiful. then the counters will be covered with the tile that Keith and Marina picked out.  Stay tuned for the results.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The building shown here is the laundry room. It is placed on the outside of the main building so it can be shared by all staying in the apartments. It will also house the hot water heater and propane tanks.

Guess what - the guys in this picture are measuring for the pool and rancho that will be started very soon. I guess you can say that we are making some definite progress...