wmonroe
Elite Member
Very well done!
New Home Begins
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tkappeler
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Oil based wood conditioner to even the stain absorption. Stain next with minwax at 2/3 ipswich pine and 1/3 cherry. Three coats of water based poly in satin after that. With the weather getting colder, plan A is to continue to use the garage and plan B is to stain in the garage and poly in the basement since there is almost no odor or VOCs from the water based poly.
J F
Elite Member
I like that finish Tom, very warm/inviting, and I'm also a fan of the satin as opposed to semi-gloss.
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tkappeler
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It's been a while and the house is done inside, except for a one or two trim pieces. We are starting to tackle the outside and the first thing is a deck. The deck overall footprint is 24' wide, the width of the great room. it is divided into two portions: 17x14 wide and 11x10 wide. I still have the railings to do but it is done enough to sit and enjoy a glass of wine.
Over the next year, the list is:
1) More plantings and landscaping.
2) Hardscape edging along the driveway
3) Hardscape wall/flower beds in front
4) Hardscape patio off of the deck.
Over the next year, the list is:
1) More plantings and landscaping.
2) Hardscape edging along the driveway
3) Hardscape wall/flower beds in front
4) Hardscape patio off of the deck.
OrangeRidge
Gold Member
I like the contrasting wood tones . The folk who built my place used single colour which is not as interesting .
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Deck looks great!
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tkappeler
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Thanks! My wife has spent quite a bit of time laying out the boards to have a mix of shades to make that contrast pop. Blue Star pre-finished mahogany. We will still put more coats on in a few weeks.
J F
Elite Member
Looks great. :thumbsup: (should have been scotch/rocks though :laughing
wmonroe
Elite Member
Beautiful deck.
Kyle_in_Tex
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I just read this from the start after following the link from jk96's thread. What a beautiful home and all the hard work you and your wife put into it!!!
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tkappeler
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Thanks for the compliments. It was a lot of work but well worth it. Jeremy has put so much thought and planning in his house. My wife and I have so enjoyed seeing Jeremy's project. Stunning is all I can say.
