Tag Archives: satin

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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Review: JDL Floors

Posted on July 7, 2009 by carrie

For our floor refinishing, we used JDL Wood Floors. This post details why we selected them, now onto the review. Overall, we were very satisfied with the service and quality of the job and would highly recommend them. Our floors … Continue reading →

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Floors After!

Posted on July 7, 2009 by carrie

As promised, pictures of the floors after they’ve been refinished. I forgot to do the 3rd floor, but it’s pretty much the same. I thought it was interesting how differently the newer wood took the stain compared to the older … 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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