*** 22Apr12 UPDATE ***
Final pictures, after (2nd pass):
Done, and done!
*** 21Apr12 UPDATE ***
A second pass is in-work on this project.
I let the stain sit on the surface perhaps too longer before wiping it off during the first pass. Since it was simply natural (no) tint Minwax, I didn't expect it would get as dark as it did. DIY lesson learned #n (n has exceeded my mem-odometer).
Fortunately, it was simply a matter of sanding down & repeating the process. The disadvantages are a) ventilating the house and b) Brian & Stewie get locked down in the basement for 2 days while the three step process (1. stain & dry, 2. polyurethane thin coat & dry, 3. polyurethane final coat & dry) is completed.
Final topcoat is drying today, and I'm much more pleased with the tint this time around. Stay tuned for final pictures after we return from enjoying beautiful weekend weather outdoors, and finally going oyster picking!
*** Original post below ***
This project has been on the back burner for a'while. Recycled floor, stitched in after the removal of the breakfast nook coved doorway, required sanding & finishing to match (as close as possible, DIY) the existing fir kitchen floors. In my recent efforts to knock out the 5% projects (e.g. 95% of the work done), I made some time for this one this morning.
Also gave me a good chance to try out my new low-profile floor sander. Great for getting underneath the kitchen cabinets.
Still need to apply finish top coat, sealant, but at least now the shoe molding will fit and sit smoothly on the floor. Attached are some "before" and "during" pictures.
Before:
During:
After (1st pass):
Final pictures, after (2nd pass):
Done, and done!
*** 21Apr12 UPDATE ***
A second pass is in-work on this project.
I let the stain sit on the surface perhaps too longer before wiping it off during the first pass. Since it was simply natural (no) tint Minwax, I didn't expect it would get as dark as it did. DIY lesson learned #n (n has exceeded my mem-odometer).
Fortunately, it was simply a matter of sanding down & repeating the process. The disadvantages are a) ventilating the house and b) Brian & Stewie get locked down in the basement for 2 days while the three step process (1. stain & dry, 2. polyurethane thin coat & dry, 3. polyurethane final coat & dry) is completed.
Final topcoat is drying today, and I'm much more pleased with the tint this time around. Stay tuned for final pictures after we return from enjoying beautiful weekend weather outdoors, and finally going oyster picking!
*** Original post below ***
This project has been on the back burner for a'while. Recycled floor, stitched in after the removal of the breakfast nook coved doorway, required sanding & finishing to match (as close as possible, DIY) the existing fir kitchen floors. In my recent efforts to knock out the 5% projects (e.g. 95% of the work done), I made some time for this one this morning.
Also gave me a good chance to try out my new low-profile floor sander. Great for getting underneath the kitchen cabinets.
Still need to apply finish top coat, sealant, but at least now the shoe molding will fit and sit smoothly on the floor. Attached are some "before" and "during" pictures.
Before:
During:
After (1st pass):
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