Refinishing the Floors

Our floors are finally being refinished. Our contractor is hopeful that he will be finished halfway through next week and we will be able to move in by the fifth of March, so I am allowing some cautious optimism to creep in. We still won't have a kitchen, master bathroom, powder room, or any of our planned builtins, but we will be able to move back in to our home for hopefully the final time. Fingers crossed, guys, it might finally be happening.

The floor have had their first sand with wood filler applied, one more fine sand and the staining can begin.

The floor have had their first sand with wood filler applied, one more fine sand and the staining can begin.

Our permits will remain in the window for a while yet, still too many things left to do

Our permits will remain in the window for a while yet, still too many things left to do

Our bay window will also be stained and sealed

Our bay window will also be stained and sealed

Prepping the medium bedroom before showing us our samples

Prepping the medium bedroom before showing us our samples

Smallest bedroom with sanded floors and functional outlets

Smallest bedroom with sanded floors and functional outlets

My favorite corner of the house so far. Green door, red brick, and navy powder room work well together to bring life to these white walls

My favorite corner of the house so far. Green door, red brick, and navy powder room work well together to bring life to these white walls

Left to right: Clear, light, and medium stains. We're going with the middle one, it's a huge and irreversible decision but we are confident and content in our choice.

Left to right: Clear, light, and medium stains. We're going with the middle one, it's a huge and irreversible decision but we are confident and content in our choice.