Hello, I am back after a week off blogging to attend IFMA's World Workplace in Philadelphia. With the government off work; all the typical sights were closed. However, I got to visit Alexander Hamilton at the Constitution Center and were discussed the merits of the ten dollar bill.
BELOW, this is the view from my room on the 22nd floor. Pictured is the Philly City Hall complete with William Penn standing on top and having my own personal time piece.
Darrell consults with Dan, the Floor Guy, on the week's schedule. This week is multiple sanding sessions, applying the floor stain, protective coatings and with lots of sanding in between each application cycle.
One thing that consistent about sanding is lots of fine dust. Every sander used on this installation has a vacuum or there was a portable system nearby to be pressed into service. Michele and Darrell carefully wrap everything to avoid the dust.
ABOVE, this is your last glimpse of the old floor dark finish and glossy finish.
LEFT, Scott sands the floor with his special bike seat attachment so he can
protect his back as he bends over the sander in the family and living rooms.
Note the lighting fixture on the front of the sander to see how much floor is be sanded and that all the old stain has been removed.
ABOVE, Dan and Scott are sanding the floors through the canyon's of our of Kitchen. There are some very tight area where only a small hand sanders can used.
RIGHT, Darrell fashions a new transition strip replacing a aluminum one. We wanted to have a nature wood threshold rather than a metal one.
BELOW, this is the view of the hallway with the old stain and coating completely sanded off.
LEFT, One of the chores needed after is setting the original nail heads deeper into the floor so they can be filled with wood putty during the next floor sanding. Wood putty is used during after sanding process before the staining and coating process.
ABOVE, these examples of the various sanding disks and continuous rolls; colored coded to know what grit spec you are using.
RIGHT, Darrell and Dan are checking in on the process of the flooring. He is showing off the new counter top in the back porch.
ABOVE, Dan inspect the work to insure the floor is ready for the next phase.
LEFT, Scott puts the finishing touch on the hallway as the staining phase is just around the corner to start.
BELOW, Prepares two area with example of the suggested finish stain.
The winner is... NATURAL
LEFT, Show show a generous application of wood putty to ensures all cracks, seams, edges and nail holes are filled before the staining process.
As the staining application approaches all surfaces undergo the last sanding and vacuuming.
ABOVE, Scott and Dan apply the 'Natural' stain. Whether using a hand or floor applier. The transition from sanded floor is awesome. This was the last big step to seeing all the finishes come together:
- Oak and Cherry Wood Grains
- White and Yellow Paint Colors
- Granite Counter-tops
- Stone Fireplaces
- Tile Floors
- Old Rubbed Bronze (ORB)
- Douglas Fir Doors
- Cooper sinks
- Tiffany lights
Now that the floor saga is done; the counter-tops get their splash boards and
the porch counter-top.
ABOVE, Darrell measures for the counter-top and makes sure it aligns with the Kitchen window sill. He is never far from his measuring tape.
LEFT, Dan holds up while the bathroom splash board is carried to its final destination.
Once the splash boards are check for fit. They are glued into position. Silicone sealant is also used to water seal the walls from any damage.
ABOVE and LEFT, The finished touches are completed including the soften an edge of granite to fit precisely in its new Kitchen location.
NEXT: the count down continues, so no one is predicting an end date for final inspection.
No comments:
Post a Comment