The Challenge:To make as many rows of flooring fit with a minimal amount of sawing
The Rules:
Lay all the flooring out before nailing it down
1/2 inch must be left between wall and board ends
Joins in each adjacent row must be a minimum of 6 inches apart
Use longer rather than shorter pieces on the ends
Coming along and almost done.
Sort Of Like A Jigsaw Puzzle photos & text copyright
November 2009 by Leigh at http://www.5acresandadream.com/
Like a jigsaw puzzle, but tougher on the back and knees I'd guess!!!
ReplyDeleteHope it's going well!!
Sue
Just wait until the nailing begins. I think that was the worst part of it. Dang that floor nailer is a heavy thing.
ReplyDeleteComing along wonderfully though. It's going to look beautiful!
I like jigsaws - but not on all fours:)) but at least your reward of a finished floor lasts longer afterwards....
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that I've had my fill for the time being. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, man! I did that this past summer and my back is starting to ache just from the memory of it. I agree with Theresa - that nailing gun is heavy!!!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, your site is such an inspiration and I love reading about what you are doing.
I'm impressed by the array of skills that you two bring to this reconstruction. This house is very lucky you found it.
ReplyDeleteBenita and Sharon, thank you for the kind words. Actually, a lot of this is new for us. We just figure there probably isn't much we can't research and do for ourselves as long as we're willing to provide the labor. Another motivator is that it stretches our reno dollars further. Of course, we have more ideas than money, but we'll just cross that bridge when we get to it. :)
ReplyDeleteA floating floor! Can't wait to see the finished floor and to hear about how you like it. WooHoo!
ReplyDeleteAnd, did the Snoopervisor himself help?
Yes! I found this the most fun part: the end is in sight.
ReplyDeleteAre you using a pneumatic nailer or the muscle powered hammering kind?
Sure is like a giant jigsaw puzzle. You and your husband sure are talented! I can't imagine doing all the work you two have done.
ReplyDeleteKathy, the Snoopervisor wasn't the least bit interested. :)
ReplyDeleteKatrien we're using a pneumatic nailer. I understand that they still have to be activated manually, but hopefully it will be less tiring and we can get done faster!
Barb I don't know about talented, but if you had to live in our house, you'd be motivated to do all this stuff too!