In a perfect world things are always straight, level, & plumb.  But here at McAllister & Son this is not always the case.  That's okay with me because I know that it is by overcoming these obstacles that we become better people.  In the world of tile the same is true and it is by addressing a problem and not ignoring it that we become better at our profession.

This above picutre shows a wall that Jason encountered recently that had a very large bow in it.  It came from the fiberglass flange of the shower protruding out from the stud framing when the drywall was applied.  When Jason put his level across this wall he could actually stick his hand behind the level as the bow in the wall was so large.  Now the problem is that we are installing a 3" x 6" subway tile and the corners of the tiles will stick out unless the surface being applied to is not true and flat.  Jason was quick to install some Feather Finish compound to the wall with his screed and after about 45 minutes he was good to go as shown in the picture below.

This last shot is the same wall prior to grouting but after the subway tiles have been installed.  This picture would have looked quite different had it not been for Jason's quick thinking and knowing that you have to get the cake right before you can apply the icing!