Amity House restoration
After. What a difference a polished floor makes.
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Before. New floor board have replaced the buckled ones
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See Historic House stabilization for documentation of the assessment, and initial steps in preserving Amity House
March 31. We had the stain put down in Amity house this evening. Verithane oil-based golden pecan. Very similar to the original wood trim, as you can see in the stair picture. The treads have the new stain and the risers and stringer has the old stain. The finish is in town, but needs to get picked up at the UPS point. Fingers cross will all be done on Sunday!
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Very similar to the original wood trim, as you can see in the stair picture. The treads have the new stain and the risers and stringer has the old stain.
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April 1, 2023. Notes from "We had some challenges today, but everyday is a step closer! Bill painted the cabinet doors and dining room doors, Nancy scraped all the basement walls, Gary and I dug a better ditch to ensure water doesn't damage Coach...and then the power went out...Dean and Polly are taking a pause on the floor until they get back from their vacation and in the meantime, I purchased a portable generator to keep us moving forward in the future and keep the heat on while last night's finish cures. Tomorrow's a new day!!"
April 15. Dining Room Bay Window.
The view from the front door into the dining room...
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A closer view....
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Close up view showing damage to the floor from years of exposure to water leakage under the window sills.
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