Refinishing wood trim...what am I doing here exactly..
nursekathleen
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Comments (22)Thanks, Laura, I'm on my way (in fantasy land, I'd love to see your place!!) The 3 that were left (and the hitch-hiker) happened to fit exactly in the hole left when I pulled out the pot of Irish moss that some people may remember being in here, looked like a grass circle. Realized I think it looked dumb there, so don't know if I like this better, but if not, I'll change it next spring. (And no, the mini isn't progressing since my last post on it. It's on hold until monsoon season is over...)...See MoreRefinishing filthy wood floors myself... Am I crazy??
Comments (4)My pleasure! It's nice to be able to help somebody with a real-life experience when I'm usually the one with hat in hand. A couple more hints: the U-Sand website has a "find a rental place near you" bit, but I discovered by accident that my local rental shop carried them and wasn't listed. Might be worth it to call in case that's the status for you as well. The sanding discs attach by velcro and I got the set up for $50 (24 hrs) plus $1.25 per sanding disc (so it's $5 per change of all four). I had just a wee kitchen to do, but it needed more work than it sounds you'll be doing. Total was probably around $80. May I also suggest you then finish with Waterlox? Do a search on this site for people's suggestion, but it's what I used and it's easy to apply, particularly if you get to do it before you have to live there. It's fumy (but not that bad) and best to let it sit for a day between coats. But it's as easy to apply as mopping, seriously. And repairable, unlike poly finishes. So you'll never have to sand again! Might come in handy with your darling tots. No kids here, but a nice mid-sized doggy who dribbles his water and prances around when the leash comes out 2x a day. Hasn't scratched yet, but I would just re-apply a bit there if he did. (and will put an overturned laundry basket on that spot so it can dry but not be stepped on. Just thought of that...) You'll do grand! And please let me know if I can help at all. No expert, but have just done it myself this summer. Here is a link that might be useful: Waterlox website...See MoreI am a slob in the kitchen - wood floors?
Comments (25)My friend put a pre-finished rustic hardwood floor in her very fancy, smanchy house (I had serious doubts when she did this) and it looks wonderful!! She actually didn't put it in her kitchen and used tile instead because she was afraid of the same things you are. Fast forward 7 years....her tile is horrible, grout has cracked numerous times, etc. She found her same hardwood and is going to replace the tile with it because it holds up so well and looks great. The best part of it looking rustic is that most "accidents" blend right in and add to the patina and character. If you are using finish on site hardwood, one trick that our friend (who is a flooring contractor) suggests is to change direction of the wood when entering a new room (in your case, approximately where the green line is drawn). That way, he says, you can more easily refinish a room, if needed, without having to refinish the entire space. I think you'll regret anything but wood, and, like phylhl said, runners are cheap....See MoreAm I crazy here?
Comments (46)For future project reference. I am not speaking for Sophie or anyone else, this is my opinion only. Sophie told you the same day of your post to get rid of the handyman and hire a pro. Good advice. A good qualified and experienced plumber, contractor or handyman would have never installed it that way. They would have done it the way we the ones with numerous jobs and years of experience have done. Again good advice. Others have thrown in their advice and it does not collaborate with our practice and proven technique therefore she says 'Stop Digging". Again good advice. You decided to do it your way and I wish you all the best and I don't want to spend much more time explaining the correct procedure nor what is wrong with your project. Lot of the advice given on Houzz is meant well and appreciated but did you notice that all advice by the Pro's was similar in all cases. That's because we've done this thousands of times and our advice is based on experience ad acquired knowledge. It has always been easier for to explain why we went the extra mile to do it right then explain why we did this different. One more thing for those who are about to endeavor in a project. Quality and craftsmanship is always going to be less expensive in the long run. I'm not saying you have to spend a ton of money to get it done right you just need to do it right. All the best and good luck on your next project....See Morenursekathleen
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