Thu 4 May 2006
It’s almost a week. Here’s what the bare subloor in the bathroom looks like.
Floors
Archived Posts from Category Floors
Mon 8 May 2006
…how much a home renovation ignites spirited discussions.
I had found a do-it-yourself article on OldHouseWeb.com about lightly sanding floors yourself and applying a few coats of polyurethane. Unfortunately, when the previous owners left, they also left behind a seriously scratched and discolored oak floors. I started to have doubts about our plan.
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Wed 12 Jul 2006
My “contractor consultant” recommended using ribbed roofing nails or something similar to nail down the 1/4″ plywood (LAUAN) underlayment. But I opted for the drywall screws. Of course, I need to drill pilot holes with countersinks before I can screw them down. And of course, you can’t forget the Liquid Nails (the glue). And I love using my cordless drill. It’s powerful, yet easy to control, and comes with 2 quick charge batteries (20 minute recharge time - gotta love it). Continue reading “Glue & Screw” »
Wed 19 Jul 2006
As I post this, the floor guys are installing the linoleum.
That thing-a-ma-jig he’s using weighs 150 lbs. It’s to ensure there’s a good bond between the linoleum and the adhesive.
The floor guys are Brazilian. They’re even going to show me how to make a caipirinha (sp?) - some Brazilian drink that Carl made for us before.
Mon 24 Jul 2006
Our house came with oak floors in every room except the kitchens and bathrooms. Luckily, the first floor unit was recently refinished before the purchase. Our unit, however…
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