Tag Archives: refinish

Roy Vaccaro’s New York Old Iron

Posted on November 13, 2009 by carrie

Located under the F train and next to the Lowes parking lot in Brooklyn, NJ is New York Old Iron, an iron salvage yard. Recommended by Cara at casaCARA, we stopped by on the off-chance they would have iron to … Continue reading →

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Pie in the Sky Hopes

Posted on July 17, 2009 by carrie

Remember this TO DO list from a few days ago? Yeah. I’m chuckling too. After the fiasco with our lovely risers, I’m remembering the truth I already know. It will always take longer  &/or cost more money than originally expected. With our … Continue reading →

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Hate. Lots & Lots of Hate.

Posted on July 15, 2009 by carrie

I want to punch our risers in the face; if risers on staircases had faces (or would it be singular “a face”?) but they don’t, so I can’t. GAH! Yesterday I was chipper and optimistic. Today, not so much. We … Continue reading →

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You’re Invited!

Posted on July 14, 2009 by carrie

This coming weekend, July 18 & 19, is our next Work Weekend and your chance to be added to the Wall of Awesome. Here’s the plan: Garden Apartment Paint bathroom Install shower surround Install tile in bathroom & back entryway Secure gas … Continue reading →

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My New Toy!

Posted on July 5, 2009 by carrie

Now that the floors are finished, we’re starting to prep for painting. I have a feeling the prep work will take longer than actually painting but having a good foundation is crucial. While we had the treads of the staircases … Continue reading →

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Before the Poly

Posted on July 1, 2009 by carrie

The stain went down after they finished day 2 of sanding (last Thursday). It was the very last thing they did before leaving and they stained their way out of the house (top to bottom, back to front, right out … Continue reading →

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Stain Color??

Posted on June 30, 2009 by carrie

Yesterday I told you what we picked for the top coat but I suppose it might be nice to know what exactly went on BEFORE the poly. Right? Well deal. Timeline so far: Wednesday: first day of sanding & we … Continue reading →

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Satin or Semi-Gloss: The Result Show

Posted on June 29, 2009 by carrie

Saturday we were debating a satin or semi-gloss finish to wrap up our our floor refinishing project. And the WINNER IS….. SATIN! SATIN WINS!! THAAAAAAAAA SATINS WINS!   *NOTE: The above picture is NOT of our house or floor. (pic found … Continue reading →

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Satin or Semi-Gloss?

Posted on June 27, 2009 by carrie

The first coat of poly went down early Friday afternoon. The second coat goes down today (Saturday) afternoon. Third & final coat goes down Monday. Now we have another dilemma. I guess it’s technically a “decision” but we’re pretty new … Continue reading →

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Refinishing: Day 2, Progress

Posted on June 26, 2009 by carrie

Day 2 of refinishing the floors is complete and visible progress has been made. Although, it does look very similar to Wednesday’s progress – LOTS OF SANDING. I stopped by the house Thursday afternoon at lunch with my coworker. There … Continue reading →

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