The resting obviously is meant for "AFTER" the renos! (Or on days the hubby boycotts the sound of his bride's summons to his project of the day!) Once that key took it's first turn we were "ALL IN" for what will become a "Rich and aDoriable" abode. Praying God's blessings upon our new home, trusting for new experiences, friendships and love everlasting. (Oh, and for good health: unharmed knees, wrists, fingers, i.e. muscular and skeletal.)
"Let's take it from the top, people!" (Mr. Baile's directing still resonates throughout the house...)
Where to start? Well, we decided to start with the Master Bedroom. All the bedrooms upstairs were carpeted and after a sneak peek beneath, we had learned hardwood was just waiting to be unveiled! "Bottoms up! Rip that carpet! Pry that carpet tack! Tear that pad! Pull those 500,000,000 staples! So what if your back is breaking! If you break it in two, we will have another!
And suddenly I caught my big break. After an afternoon of scoring and spraying with Downy and water...the top peeled off the border and I got a nice section to separate. Operative word, "A". | SEE?????!!!!!!! And do ya notice those little blocks of wood...every window in the house HAD them! HAAAAAD them. (exhale as you say that!) |
Because the floors looked so good and there wasn't any varnish issues, I was prompted to go the non-chemical route via a Pinterest prompt...Oil and vinegar...or something like that. Well, it didn't do all I needed it to do, so I went on a google search and discovered Rejuvinate for floors! The cleaner: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rejuvenate-32-oz-Floor-Cleaner-RJFC32RTU/202269999
and then the restorer: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rejuvenate-32-oz-Professional-Satin-Finish-Wood-Floor-Restorer-RJ32PROFS/202269997
and then the restorer: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rejuvenate-32-oz-Professional-Satin-Finish-Wood-Floor-Restorer-RJ32PROFS/202269997
Sanding, elbow grease and Rejuvenate even got out these little marks from under where the bed frame had sat. What they were caused from, I'll never know! (tee, hee!) (Sorry, I couldn't resist...besides I needed a laugh and burst of motivation of things to come after all this hard work!!!!)