staining occurred today.

the final sanding and staining occurred today! the poly goes on tomorrow and then we will be able to see the true color. i cannot wait to see it on these floors. the wood itself is amazing, old, reclaimed, 4-5-6-7-8" planks with the plugs in the ends. it is going to look so great and these guys really worked hard to make sure it is ready for modern day wear and tear.

check out this close up of the stripped and sanded wood

and the after

i think once the poly is on, the color will pop and the plugs will really make it amazing. i can't believe this wood is finally down and revitalized. I reserved it at the reclaimed wood guy, "Wes" in about February!

view from back door toward front door

living area

master bedroom

Inside, we have one coat of poly tomorrow, then the some small trim stuff, clean, painters come back to touch up, and repaint the coffered ceiling in the rhinoceros color which i LOVE, and another coat on the black vanities in the bath. we are really close... oh yeah, and the door knobs and handles which should arrive from schlage on october 18th, via overnight shipping for the custom order... who knew matte black knobs would be so difficult! we got measured for shower enclosures and mirrors this week, so those should be in 2 weeks.

the fence is up and we are ready for the grading of the lot, then the french drain and irrigation hopefully by Saturday. then we can work on getting the driveway poured next week, landscaping and grass.  

jeremy has the outside lights looking amazing,