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April 4, 2008
Lower Level - Finish Floor
Here's a look at the finished salvage pine floor before G and I began the installation of the kitchen. As our readers will know, we sanded and then finished the boards with Waterlox. The first coat went down really orange, and a lot of people were very supportive about, telling us not to stress too much. With each successive coat of Waterlox, the orange became slightly more intense, until finally, we finished it up with a coat of satin finish, which really mellowed the whole thing out, and gave the boards a much more finished and subdued look. Success! In the end, it was four coats of Waterlox - three Original, and one Satin.
Comments
look at the lines on the floor . You should of used 100 grit paper , you wrecked the floors
Some things are better left to the pro's and this was one of em . You are owned !
Posted by: guest at April 4, 2008 5:51 PM
Wow . . . I think the floors look great and the color doesn't bother me at all. Nice work . . .About how long did it take you per coat to put down? What was the drying time? Thanks
Posted by: guest at April 4, 2008 7:29 PM
The floors look great!
Do you (or anyone else reading this) have any recommendations for where to look for salvaged flooring? I need about 800 sq ft and would love to use old oak or pine. Not really picky as to the width. I called Build It Green and have been scouring Craigs List, to no avail. Would really appreciate any pointers. Thanks.
Posted by: guest at April 4, 2008 8:01 PM
That satin poly really looks good. That said I also liked Mrs. Limestone's glossy finish. it all depends on the type of floor, the room, the color.
I assume that PVC pipe at the ceiling is for your stove hood. Always nice to have a real operating hood. You'll be very happy you put that in.
When you get the cabinets installed its going to be a really nice kitchen with the tone of those floors. The kitchen in this home will be the focal point when guests are over. Because of that, the island can never be big enough.
Can you throw up a pic of your proposed floor plan?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 5, 2008 9:22 AM
That satin poly really looks good. That said I also liked Mrs. Limestone's glossy finish. it all depends on the type of floor, the room, the color.
I assume that PVC pipe at the ceiling is for your stove hood. Always nice to have a real operating hood. You'll be very happy you put that in.
When you get the cabinets installed its going to be a really nice kitchen with the tone of those floors. The kitchen in this home will be the focal point when guests are over. Because of that, the island can never be big enough.
Can you throw up a pic of your proposed floor plan?
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 5, 2008 9:34 AM
Don't know about the immediate area but there are a lot of recycled wood suppliers listed in a lot of the renovation magazines...Fine Homebuilding, Early American Life, Victorian Home, etc, etc I got some in PA but I don't know who would deliver as far as Brooklyn...maybe look for some based in CT or MA. Most of these places specialize in old pine, walnut, etc, usually wider stuff...the stuff that's much older than the newer use of oak in the late 1800s.
Posted by: daveinbedstuy at April 5, 2008 10:01 AM
GET THE PROS TO REDO THE FLOORS, YOU GOT WHAT HEY CALL MACHINE MARKS ALL OVER THOSE GREAT FLOORS,
Posted by: guest at April 5, 2008 8:26 PM
Its would of cost you $300 to have a pro sand them you could varnished them yourself . There are goudge marks everywhere . Sad !
Posted by: guest at April 6, 2008 12:33 PM
Yes the floor is imperfect! And we're totally cool with it. As they say, if you can't take our floors, get out of the (future) kitchen.
Each coat is quick to put down, less than an hour's work time. Drying time between coats was roughly 24 hours, and the final coat had to be left alone for days actually, with no foot traffic.
Dave, the round duct pipe is actually metal, and it's for the combination microwave/vent. I'll see if I can find our plan to post it up, it's been a while since we've looked at it!
- Peter (from Bed Stuy Reno)
Posted by: guest at April 7, 2008 11:34 AM
Your floors have character. They are all yours and kudos for your spirit!!!
Posted by: guest at April 7, 2008 11:44 AM
The floors look terrible.You need to have them resanded
Posted by: guest at April 7, 2008 1:11 PM
wow . i can not believe you posted pictures of those floors . you wrecked them
Posted by: guest at April 7, 2008 9:46 PM
Peter,
Sorry I prompted you to post a picture that drew so many negative comments. I wouldn't presume to judge from the photo one way or the other whether you've got the marks that some are saying. Nothing of the kind appeared in your earlier photos and the camera can play tricks, especially with the three coats of gloss and the intense sun backlighting.
The color is great and overall a nice effect. Enjoy.
Posted by: slopefarm at April 8, 2008 10:22 AM
The color looks great. The floors look great and you probably feel great because you did it all yourselves. I agree with slopefarm-often pics distort the truth and I also agree with the other commenter that said that the floors have character.
I also want to make a general comment Instead of paying someone (who may not show up or who may do a shitty job)to do it for them, they are doing it themselves and have no one else to blame if it doesn't come out just right. In fact-they can look at their floors and marvel about how WELL they did with no experience (and lots of care) instead of being pissed off that they paid someone a bunch of money to folks who have much experience and don't give a hoot. BRAVO to G and P-keep up the good work and keep posting the good and the bad. Its much appreciated by a lot of us.
Posted by: HomeSweetstuy at April 9, 2008 9:06 AM
I think the floors have character, and that it's great that you did them yourselves.
BTW, you said above that they are salvage floors? Where did you get them, I'm desperately seeking salvage pine floors that don't look totally new...
Posted by: guest at April 9, 2008 9:56 AM
Everybody, everybody, we are thrilled with our floors. This was a big job - taking the floors up at our friend's place in Carrol Gardens, transporting them by borrowed pickup with them hanging tracherously out the back, cleaning them, cutting them to size, installing them ourselves, and finally sanding and finishing them. We are super happy with what we were able to pull off ourselves. I love the words of encouragement, and to those offering -ahem- constructive criticism, thanks for your time and concern.
- Peter (from Bed Stuy Reno)
Posted by: guest at April 9, 2008 3:04 PM
I am a professional floor sander and have seen much worse from a home owner's job. Even so, if you spent that much time with the salvage pine then you should hire someone to redo it. For this sq footage expect to pay 600-800 for a reputable BK contractor
Posted by: guest at April 13, 2008 3:02 AM
If only I could do a job that good. I love the floor and I admire the energy and initiative it took get it done.
Posted by: guest at April 13, 2008 7:41 PM
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