January 27, 2004

A beautiful, finished floor

While some blogs are rife with political, social, and economic intrigue, my recent posts have been on the rather more mundane topic of my kitchen remodeling project. No much contention or strife, aside from the time and effort involved in getting it done.

So, yesterday we finished installing the new flooring. The rooms look fantastic IMO, and I'm incredibly glad we decided to go ahead with this part of the project. I'll take some more photos and post the before and after shots soon.

Of course, as with most home improvement projects, one thing leads to another, and a couple small additional items popped up last night which will require some attention:

  • Baseboard moulding needs to be stained and installed
  • Kitchen walls need a final light sanding and the application of paint
  • Cabinet installers need to come back to install the quarter-round beneath the cabinets now that the floor is installed
  • the hollow luann door from the kitchen to the breezeway will now be replaced with a solid oak door
Yes, I have plenty of plans for other improvements on and in the house, most notably, the conversion of the breezeway from a lovely country blue to the natural wood tones underneath the thick coats of paint and wallpaper. When will this next project start? Well, let me catch my breath, finish up the kitchen, and maybe I'll be ready to start something new in a month or so.

Thanks, Dave, for all your help and expertise. Without your assistance and guidance, this project would not have been nearly as fun, or the end result as beautiful.

Posted by MEK at January 27, 2004 10:14 AM