Refinishing Hardwood Floors

Silas waiting for the transformation.

The U-Sand sander rental from HD works great ... it just takes hours and hours!!

Tired Rebecca ... after sanding late into the night.

Dining room floor with first layer of stain Minwax "Gunstock" which we thought was too red/orange.

Applying the second layer of stain Minwax "Early American" made it just right ... you can see the old color in the foreground.

The next two pictures are after the first coat of poly.
Minwax High Build Gloss. Don't use this brand of poly.

Last two pictures are the Final Product ... After two coats of Parks ProFinisher Satin.
(it is lighter than it looks)



Tedious work but we are very happy with the results.

Kitchen floor is done!

This is the island in the kitchen, Dad is finishing the counter top

The critical moment...the first tile being put down by the man of the house

Thanks Scott for all your help!
Looking into the laundry roomLaundry Room again

Christmas Celebrations!

Nellie going off to play with her doll.

Silas opening his gift from Isaac, a truck and horse trailer!

Aunty Ada's new warm and comfy robe!

Lawrence, Ellen and family were able to watch all the excitement through skype. Boaz and Malachi played with their new Hess trucks as they watched each other on the screen.

Big thank you hug from Boden for his gift.

I wonder what Tia was thinking as we opened her first Christmas gift.

Just had to post some pictures of our delectable meal on Christmas day, these were only some of the dishes.

Cute picture of Selah & Tirzah

and Judah

For those eager to see more progress!