quote:I was originally going to go with engineered wood floors, but my builder took me into a build that had these same pine floors with a similar stain color. They looked absolutely fantastic. The stain was consistent across the entire floor with no zebra striping like mine. It was the only reason I decided to go this route. The good thing about it, I guess, is that the floor is also the decking so I can always install a floating floor above it if I want to. With pine being so soft, that will happen at some point.
Does sherwin williams recomend that stain for pine? Thinking about it, all stained pine I've ever seen has the same look to it. The difference in sap wood vs older growth is why the stain took differently. Also...how soft is the wood? A woman wearing heels is going to bang up a pine floor, not to mention normal wear and tear. I'm thinking of all the pine log cabins I've ever been in.
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Ok, cool. Pine is cheap for a reason, it's soft and won't hold up well which is usually why you don't see it being used as flooring. After all the thought and detail and headaches you put into this, pine seemed like an odd choice. I don't think it looks that bad, just reminds me of all the pine cabinets I've ever seen.
This builder does this same type of floor in almost all of his builds. With it being solid 2X6, it will be strong, even if the surface is soft. It was definitely not my first choice, but I wanted to be open minded, knowing that I can always change it later.
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Pine is cheap for a reason, it's soft and won't hold up well which is usually why you don't see it being used as flooring.
We just refinished the pine floors which have been in my house for 80+ years and are in great shape. They're definitely soft...but I like the aged look. They're very common in my neighborhood.
the floors look good. lighter stain may have been a little more uniform but from the picture they are similar to a refinished long leaf pine floor in a lot of older homes.
Floors poly'd today
Plumbing trim out tomorrow or Friday
Appliances Friday
Final electrical trim next week
Hardware, etc. next week
Epoxy Solutions does the garage floor Wednesday and Thursday
This thing might actually be done by the end of next week.
Plumbing trim out tomorrow or Friday
Appliances Friday
Final electrical trim next week
Hardware, etc. next week
Epoxy Solutions does the garage floor Wednesday and Thursday
This thing might actually be done by the end of next week.
quote:Jinx!
This thing might actually be done by the end of next week.
quote:*might*quote:Jinx!
This thing might actually be done by the end of next week.
Some better pics of the floors. The poly is fresh, so they won't be as glossy when they dry.
Apparently I'm the only one I know who doesn't like them. Everyone else thinks they are gorgeous.
Apparently I'm the only one I know who doesn't like them. Everyone else thinks they are gorgeous.
It may be the light, but that doesn't look near as yellow/orange as before. If that color is correct and not just the light playing tricks, I'm a fan.
quote:The pics are pretty true to real life.
It may be the light, but that doesn't look near as yellow/orange as before. If that color is correct and not just the light playing tricks, I'm a fan.
i'm with you ryan...i don't like them. they just don't seem to match the rest of the interior.
They don't look as bad as the photos you originally posted, not my cup of tea. I have walnut in my house and I like the medium dark color.
quote:Sorry Ryan but I have to agree, just doesn't match the rest!
i'm with you ryan...i don't like them. they just don't seem to match the rest of the interior.
I think it works. Some of that is due to the board length, which you were able to do really well on by going with that material. Looks like they're easily 8-10' or longer?
I actually like the clash of colors between the cabinets & the floor.
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Some better pics of the floors. The poly is fresh, so they won't be as glossy when they dry.
Apparently I'm the only one I know who doesn't like them. Everyone else thinks they are gorgeous.
quote:That was one of the hardest decisions to make. Since we were going with white quartz countertops we needed darker cabinets, but it meant we had to get a floor stain color that would provide sufficient contrast of color. The builder doesn't warranty light stain on a pine floor, which left us with the weathered teak or ebony as our only two options that would provide sufficient contrast between the floor and cabinets.
I actually like the clash of colors between the cabinets & the floor.
The strong contrast between the cabinets and floor is the one thing I really do like about it. Additionally, the fact that it is in a rental unit is probably beneficial because the visual distraction of the pattern being so busy will help hide scratches and minor marks. I'm sure it will grow on my over time.
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Additionally, the fact that it is in a rental unit is probably beneficial because the visual distraction of the pattern being so busy will help hide scratches and minor marks. I'm sure it will grow on my over time.
That's the thing. Who cares if it grows on you. It is a rental that will get lots of abuse because it is a small space. No matter how good of a tenant you get, they don't own it will treat it as such. Don't fall in love with it because you might be replacing it after your first lease is up.
Does it look good enough to rent at the price you want? Is it easy to maintain and repair/ replace as needed? That's all that matters. I'm a firm believer in using the cheapest material possible that still meets the expectations of your desired tenant group. I used to make the mistake of renovating to my expectations and in the end, I was just costing myself money and creating unneeded frustration.
The place looks great. Stop over thinking it. The first time you have to refinish the floors the savings by using pine will pay for it and you won't be AS upset that it isn't mahogany.
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the cabinets look classy the floor looks rustic and I am with the little girl and her WTH? face!
My eyes.....man I am with you RTT. I am not a big fan of the floors.
Throw a big area rug on it and you won't even see it.
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the cabinets look classy the floor looks rustic and I am with the little girl and her WTH? face!
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They don't go well with the cabinets.
Appliances arrived today. It's starting to look like an actual livable space now. They also finished the plumbing trim out.
I'm thinking about putting some shelves above the washer and dryer.
I'm thinking about putting some shelves above the washer and dryer.
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I'm thinking about putting some shelves above the washer and dryer.
If those are full size then you'd need a ladder to reach the shelves.....
A step ladder, yes. I'm of the opinion that no potential storage spaced should go wasted.
quote:Agreed. I have tall kitchen cabinets that i have to grab a chair to reach the contents.
A step ladder, yes. I'm of the opinion that no potential storage spaced should go wasted.
I am embarking into the nexus of insanity - I have to call both Comcast and AT&T to get the lines connected to the building.
Two of the worst companies for customer service and I have to call them both. I should just take a day off and call them from the bar.
Two of the worst companies for customer service and I have to call them both. I should just take a day off and call them from the bar.
quote:Goodluck! Have a drink this evening.
I am embarking into the nexus of insanity - I have to call both Comcast and AT&T to get the lines connected to the building.
Two of the worst companies for customer service and I have to call them both. I should just take a day off and call them from the bar.
Hung up on twice already by Comcast.
Two things.
One, there is no accounting for taste. Had an architect once ask me to find him options on a lighting fixture. Found a few options in a catalog and sent them to him. Same page had one of the most God-awful things I've ever seen. It looked like a wacky combination of d-bag jeans, old coffee cans, and candy ring pops. And I'm not even joking. There's now a restaurant full of ring pop junk mounted e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e. And they sell the **** outta food.
There are plenty of people who will dig it. There are plenty of people who won't give a ****. There are plenty of people who will like it because it's new. There are plenty of people who will like it because they think they are supposed to. All you need is one.
Secondly, embrace the hate with AT&T and Comcast. And Time Warner. And DirecTV. And Dish. And Verizon. Make it a game. Stretch. Do a couple of pushups. Put your game face on. Then dial. I hate TW. Words cannot describe the animosity. But nobody could touch the deal they had on internet. So I reluctantly signed up, knowing full well what I was in for. And boy howdy, they did not disappoint.
Signed up. Told them specifically there was no cable to the house. Neighbor and I both have left-hand driveways. My utility connections are on my right side facing their driveway. TW pedestal is on opposite side of their driveway in front of their house. You can stand at one and hit the other with a crunched up beer can swinging underhand. But apparently, I don't know what I'm talking about.
They were nice enough to apologize for the "incontinence," though. Chat transcript is below.
The Adventures of UnderoosAg and Time Warner: One man. One question. Three reps. Two hours
One, there is no accounting for taste. Had an architect once ask me to find him options on a lighting fixture. Found a few options in a catalog and sent them to him. Same page had one of the most God-awful things I've ever seen. It looked like a wacky combination of d-bag jeans, old coffee cans, and candy ring pops. And I'm not even joking. There's now a restaurant full of ring pop junk mounted e-v-e-r-y-w-h-e-r-e. And they sell the **** outta food.
There are plenty of people who will dig it. There are plenty of people who won't give a ****. There are plenty of people who will like it because it's new. There are plenty of people who will like it because they think they are supposed to. All you need is one.
Secondly, embrace the hate with AT&T and Comcast. And Time Warner. And DirecTV. And Dish. And Verizon. Make it a game. Stretch. Do a couple of pushups. Put your game face on. Then dial. I hate TW. Words cannot describe the animosity. But nobody could touch the deal they had on internet. So I reluctantly signed up, knowing full well what I was in for. And boy howdy, they did not disappoint.
Signed up. Told them specifically there was no cable to the house. Neighbor and I both have left-hand driveways. My utility connections are on my right side facing their driveway. TW pedestal is on opposite side of their driveway in front of their house. You can stand at one and hit the other with a crunched up beer can swinging underhand. But apparently, I don't know what I'm talking about.
They were nice enough to apologize for the "incontinence," though. Chat transcript is below.
The Adventures of UnderoosAg and Time Warner: One man. One question. Three reps. Two hours
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UnderoosAg: YOU GOTTA BE S****** ME!!!
After an hour, I called in my connections with Comcast and we have an appointment at 11:00 tomorrow morning with one of the field managers.
quote:Glad to hear that! Do you have any AT&T connections?
After an hour, I called in my connections with Comcast and we have an appointment at 11:00 tomorrow morning with one of the field managers.
That was priceless
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