Actual painting is like 5% of the job. It’s mostly prep and making sure the surfaces are clean.

Shoe molding is what you need.

I have been pleasantly surprised by alien tape. I've been able to attach stuff even up to ~7lbs or so to bathroom and kitchen tile surfaces.

Thank you!

Those just happen to be the drill bits I have.

If you get a single 1/4" drill bit 12" long, that will work.

I didn't want to drive to the store. Ha!

Change of plane, grab that caulk and make it rain

Agreed that silicone is the way to go for areas with moisture, but they can be more of a pain to clean up since they're not water soluble. Acrylic caulks can be cleaned up with water before they're dry so it's a bit more forgiving if you're not a caulking pro.

In theory, both should be good for areas with movement but I've heard silicone holds up a bit better over time.

Edit: yes, caulk is what you want. I saw the black lines and it looked like a big gap, but it’s clearly drawn on now that I zoom in.

A blacksmith?

Bingo.

There is such a thing called sanded caulking that you can find to match the color of the grout. And since its silicone you won't have cracking issues.

Thanks, appreciate the additional clarity!

Guess I’ll invest in a good mop then lol. Thanks!

As others have said, anytime you transition from vertical to horizontal you want flexibility, not rigidity. Houses move a substantial amount, and different planes need to be allowed to without cracking.

This was what I was thinking was the reasoning, I'll definitely be sticking to the directions, wish I had 5 pieces to try it all different ways tho

Since you died the tank water, the only place clean water can come from is from the filling tube going inside the overflow. If you lift it you may not see any water comming out from it.

There is only a single valve (the float), after that valve the water split into two path: tank and filling tube. It may siphon all of the water into the filling tube, causing no raise in the tank.

You can do something: put the filling tube in the tank, see if the water raise now. If it do then you have a proof that it is that.

I wish but no. I'm going to follow the directions, but this has been good for understanding why

Thank you!

All finish products need some kind of roughness to adhere to / into.

If its too smooth, the pores (think that's the right word) are closed. Same for if you don't wipe it down after sanding, they can clog with dust.

Follow the guidelines, or don't be surprised if you get results different than expected.

Do you have scrap similar to what you are working with? Do a set of test grit/finish combos and you'll have your answer.

You have a small trickle from the two gaskets that hold the tank to the rest of the toilet

You just made me realize why we use silicone mats in baking

Glad to help!

If you use a couple lengthwise strips of the 3/4” grey 3m double sided tape(with the red backing, auto shops have it) it will stick there for ever and if you want to remove it you can cut it free by working string/floss though the double sided tape.

Clean both surfaces thoroughly for best adhesion, it will rip the tile off before it pulls off, super easy install, kiss method.

The exterior is stucco so I suspect that might be why it was glued. Thanks for the advice!