Beginning of day 29. |
Carpet A is done but needs grouting. |
While Chloe works on carpet A, Mike and Ferruccio prepare carpet B for installing. |
There is a lot of work to do so we work from sun up to sun down. |
End of day 29! |
Day 30, early morning dew. |
The grounds of the cemetery are particularly beautiful first thing in the morning. |
Mike makes sure the floor is clear of debris and dust before installing on it. |
Jump ahead a few hours and we're on the second to last piece! |
We have to be mindful of staying out of the other workers' way. |
Mike wets the cement for the last piece so the mortar doesn't dry immediately (it's very hot out). |
Ferruccio is back buttering the last piece. |
The last piece of the puzzle... |
Carpet B is installed. End of day 30! |
Our final day; grouting and finishing touches. |
The tape marks some missing pieces that need to be replaced before grouting. |
Mike is caulking around spire A, the final step in the installation process. |
The mural has been completely grouted and caulked. |
The mosaics are not the only artwork of the project, there are a lot of beautiful and thoughtful pieces to see. |
The sun sets on our final day. |
End of day 31 in beautiful Sarasota. |