Well, today I was informed of the news. I will be embarking on a new project.
I have been informed by my wife that I will be installing a wood floor. This
wood floor will take the place of the bane of her existence, the carpet.
Having pets and carpet really doesn’t go well with one another. Especially
here in the Northwest. Folks moving here from the desert in the southwest do
not have an appreciation for how long it can rain. The pets have the same
misunderstanding, and it tends to mess with years of training. Anyway, I am
excited for the challenge, but as things look right now, it appears a bit
daunting. Anyway, here is a picture of flooring that has been chosen. It is called antique oak. I will update with more
images as the project progresses. Phase 1 will be to rearrange the furniture,
remove the baseboards, and rip out the old carpet along with the pad. Phase 2
will involve securing the subfloor, possibly painting it with kills (depends
upon pet damage), then laying down the padding/vaport barrier. Phase 3 is when
we will start to actually lay down the flooring material and from the looks of
things, it will also be a time when I reaquaint myself with my saws. Anyway,
it looks to be an interesting project. I am actually looking forward to it.