When we started this job it consisted of a simple kitchen floor replacement.  The current floor was a sheet vinyl floor that the homeowner decided to update to a ceramic tile in a 12x12 on a diagonal installation.

While we tend to concern ourselves with the details of the tile installation itself, we know how important keeping the actual area as clean really is.  We removed the vinyl flooring and it's underlayment which in this case was 1/4" luan.  Upon ripping this out we knew there would be plenty of dust  and it tends to settle everywhere!

We started by draping painters plastic over all the openings to the kitchen including the pass-thru between the cabinets and the counter top.  From past experience we know that many times a homeowner does not think of this.  Sadly, they come down to see their new floor only to find a layer of dust over all of their furniture, nick-knacks, etc.  They end up cleaning their house instead of going down to the boardwalk after a long drive from the city.  We try to keep the dust as contained as we can by using these methods.

More tomorrow on the outcome of the floor itself!