The kitchen is still closed and we are still living inside a plastic bubble. Eric says he will be removing the plastic bubble later today, which is good. I am getting very tired of living life solely upstairs and in a bubble, although is it a relatively minor inconvenience and the end result will be brand new, beautiful floors.
The first part of the day was scraping all the excess filler off the floors, followed by a clean-up sweep and vacuum. No detail is left unattended. Eric is even getting under the refrigerator and the stove.
Then a final round of sanding.
Once everything was sanded and smooth, and there were no more stray wood shavings floating around, it was time to apply the first coat of stain. Eric had only applied the stain to a small part of the kitchen by the time he had to leave yesterday, but today, he is finishing the first coating of the stain for the whole floor. We choose a light golden stain so it would not contrast too much with all the cabinets.
So far, so good. I really like the color we chose. It matches well with all the cabinets and it really highlights the natural characteristics of the wood.
It won’t be too much longer and I will have brand new floors AND I will have my kitchen back. 🙂
Stay safe and stay well Everyone. ‘Til next time.
Looking good!
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They are looking even better now, and should be done tomorrow. 🙂
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Gorgeous!
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It’s getting there. I am currently trapped upstairs, where I have been for the past 4 days. Eric just put the first layer of sealant down, and we have to wait for it to dry, so I can’t even go downstairs at all. But, it should all be done by tomorrow.
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Will totally be worth it!
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Yep! Just a little longer now. 🙂
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getting there!!! looks very very pretty!!!
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Thank you. it won’t be too much longer now. 🙂
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I love the color!!!
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Thank you. I think it looks really nice too.
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Been there, done that – twice. Your new floor looks fantastic!
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Thank you. They should be all done today. WHOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!! Twice – WOW! You are a Saint. 🙂
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The first one was in the beginning, when we bought this condo after reconstruction and had to “reconstruct” everything. A few years later, we had a flood from the roof that ruined my kitchen and dining room ceiling and floor. And we don’t have “upstairs” to hide in! We had to stay in a hotel room for a few days, but it was all covered by insurance. It was all covered by dust as well, but with the help of my housekeeper, we got everything cleaned up and put in place. It happens…
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You’re right. Life happens. All we can do is to roll with it. 🙂
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A nice glass of chilled Pinot Grigio helps.
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Oh you are so right! Cheers!!!
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🥂
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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Bless you for the patience of Job. All the effort and sacrifice will pay off when you are back in the kitchen again. 👁👁🍃
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I think today is the last day. He is doing the last coating of the sealant and all the plastic bubbles come down today too. WHOOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!!!
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Sounds like a “christening” is in order. 😜🍃💜
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I think you may be on to something here. 🙂
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Love the colour
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Thank you. We do too. 🙂
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