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The stain has been mopped on the wood floors. Unfortunately, my picture of the family room did not turn out. So, all I have for you is a little taste of what it will look like - here's a picture of the butler's pantry. This is a dark walnut shade. The excess will be buffed off tomorrow and the first coat of sealer will be applied. He'll buff that and place a second coat on friday. Once all other work has been completed, he'll return for the final coat. Thsi way, no one will mess up his floors. This guy takes alot of pride in his work.
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I think it was rox who asked for an updated view of the front of the house. The tractor man was out yesterday to do the final grade, so he moved the dumpster away from the house. This is the first opportunity I've had to get an unobstructed photo.
I'll try to get better pictures of the wood floors after Friday.
Again, thanks for following along.
I'll try to get better pictures of the wood floors after Friday.
Again, thanks for following along.
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EddieWalker
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( . . . an updated view of the front of the house. )</font>
WOW, it sure it WHITE!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Sorry, couldn't help myself.
I was really wanting to compliment you on your floors. They look amazing. I love wood floors. Some of the old mansions I've toured have a diferent patern in every room. Different woods and sizes.
What's next? Pretty soon you'll be living there and you'll have to start a tractor thread!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Eddie
WOW, it sure it WHITE!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Sorry, couldn't help myself.
I was really wanting to compliment you on your floors. They look amazing. I love wood floors. Some of the old mansions I've toured have a diferent patern in every room. Different woods and sizes.
What's next? Pretty soon you'll be living there and you'll have to start a tractor thread!!! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Eddie
Eddie,
Our original plan was to forego shutters. However, now we are thinking about adding them to break it up a little. However, the windows in the center section of the house are too close together to put shutters there. So that would mean just doing the windows on the right and left wings. I have my doubts about how that would look. My wife pases by a home on one of her regular driving routes that she says has shutters just like we would end up with and that it looks fine. I need to do a little photoshop work on this picture to see if I like it.
Another thing we could have done differently to prevent such a monochromatic look is to have used a colored tin on the porch roof. I was suggesting this at the time we were selecting tin and my wife wasn't sure about it so we played it safe and went with silver. She now wishes we would have picked a color. Do you know if this metal roofing material can be painted (where it still looks good and will last)?
We are very pleased with the floor so far. We wanted an aged look - hence the dark stain. We could have had it distressed (where they beat it with chains, hammers, etc.) but decided that with 2 kids, it would get distressed enough with use. The final verdict is still out as the finish has not yet been applied. But, so far - looking good.
Whats next? Inviting all my TBN friends to Georgia to help us move. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Actually, I've got to get back to the trails after we move. I'll see what I can get done with the TC29D and then decide from there what other equipment I need to bring in. Then there is the basement to finish. This will probably be a slow process with me doing as much myself as possible. We have landscaping to do - I'll only have a minimal amount done before we close. So, I think I'll be busy.
Good to hear from you.
Our original plan was to forego shutters. However, now we are thinking about adding them to break it up a little. However, the windows in the center section of the house are too close together to put shutters there. So that would mean just doing the windows on the right and left wings. I have my doubts about how that would look. My wife pases by a home on one of her regular driving routes that she says has shutters just like we would end up with and that it looks fine. I need to do a little photoshop work on this picture to see if I like it.
Another thing we could have done differently to prevent such a monochromatic look is to have used a colored tin on the porch roof. I was suggesting this at the time we were selecting tin and my wife wasn't sure about it so we played it safe and went with silver. She now wishes we would have picked a color. Do you know if this metal roofing material can be painted (where it still looks good and will last)?
We are very pleased with the floor so far. We wanted an aged look - hence the dark stain. We could have had it distressed (where they beat it with chains, hammers, etc.) but decided that with 2 kids, it would get distressed enough with use. The final verdict is still out as the finish has not yet been applied. But, so far - looking good.
Whats next? Inviting all my TBN friends to Georgia to help us move. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Actually, I've got to get back to the trails after we move. I'll see what I can get done with the TC29D and then decide from there what other equipment I need to bring in. Then there is the basement to finish. This will probably be a slow process with me doing as much myself as possible. We have landscaping to do - I'll only have a minimal amount done before we close. So, I think I'll be busy.
Good to hear from you.
steveinmo
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</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Whats next? Inviting all my TBN friends to Georgia to help us move. )</font>
Cool. I've never been to the White House before. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Everything looks good bmac! I think you'd find that the shutters would add a lot to the look and no one would notice. People tend to just look at the overall "picture" and don't notice those details.
Steve
Cool. I've never been to the White House before. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Everything looks good bmac! I think you'd find that the shutters would add a lot to the look and no one would notice. People tend to just look at the overall "picture" and don't notice those details.
Steve
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Mornin Bmac,
The shutters on the sides make a big difference! That was just what I was thinking before I looked at your computer enhancement /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
scotty
The shutters on the sides make a big difference! That was just what I was thinking before I looked at your computer enhancement /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
scotty