House update - Floors
Brian September 28th, 2006
I know it has been a while since a house update, but here is a quick one.
I started off getting prices for re-doing the floors because I had heard all the horror stories of people doing it themselves and getting big waves, grooves, etc. After getting a few prices, though, I decided to try it on my own anyway and started gearing up do some floor sanding. Then, fortunately, I found another guy who was willing to do them for a reasonable price.
After he created about a ton of sawdust, did a little filling, and threw on a few coats of shine, the results were fantastic.
Here is before:
Here is after:
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Obviously doing it myself would have been cheaper, which would have been nice, but I think not having waves in the living room will outweigh the cost savings.
Next up: New cabinets!
Nice!
Wow! Shiny!
Thanks.
Yeah, a little too shiny right now. But he said as we walk on them a little and clean them a few times, they should balance out to a normal level.
Good move Brian. I love working on the house but this is one job I would not attempt. The tools are expensive and it takes a “touch”. Just a warning; if you use area rugs, use quality pads made for wood, and keep the floor protected for several weeks. Is that pine or hardwood (cherry?) Beautiful!