Art is working on putting down the Wilsonart wood laminates on the steps now.
My mom just couldn't stand having "untidy, dirty looking bare stairs which she couldn't mop for two years so while we were in Illinois, she got my brother to paint the steps. At the time we thought it was awfully nice of him to do this for her so she wouldn't have to look at unfinished wood. (Yes, yes, now you know. She is a bit obsessive compulsive when it comes to cleanliness.)
However...
Art just discovered that the Wilsonart steps have to be glued onto the BARE wood! Sigh...
One step forward, two steps back! We've had to find the best way to remove the paint. We didn't want to use a stripper so Art ended up getting a couple of different kinds of grinders to remove the paint so that the glue could adhere to the wood surface.
He's just finished gluing down 4 steps and we're liking the looks of it. (Not to worry. The screw holes will be patched and painted later.)
Four down, 18 more steps to go!
Ooooh! I love your new header photo! Beautiful! You guys have done so much work and it's really looking great!
ReplyDeleteI love the header. As you know I am very familiar with remodel hell. What's nice now is that we hire it out now. I used to run for the hills when my electrician husband used to try his hand at plumbing...
ReplyDeleteKay;
ReplyDeleteI love your header picture too!Your stairs are beautiful...love that look!
lovely steps...you are certainly making a cozy and comfortable retirement place in a wonderful climate and place. enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI think that it's great that Art can do all these things himself..I love a man who knows how to use tools..LOL..
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty photo for your header.
ReplyDeleteWhat an undertaking Art has with the steps project. You are very lucky to have such a handy husband. Won't you enjoy your living quarters in the future....knowing all is ship-shape :)
It's all a long process. You just have to take it one step at a time.
ReplyDelete(sorry, I couldn't resist)
I thought of installing a wooden floor, but David insisted that it would be hard on his flat foot. So we opted for carpet with a thick pad.
ReplyDeleteLove the look of wood, though!
Isn't it so often the way - finishing a DIY job takes twice as long as it should because of all the extra jobs that get thrown up along the way. The stairs look great though, well done Art.
ReplyDeleteYour photo in your header is extraordinary. So beautiful Kay! As for the steps I hope Art is a patient man. They do look great though and will look fantastic when completed. Your Mom and the painting made me smile!
ReplyDeleteYour new header brings a touch of spring . Lovely.
ReplyDeleteRenovating is such a pain but has to be done..your steps will look lovely when finished.
Wowzer! Those Cherry Tree blossoms are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour stairs are coming along nicely.
Wow, the steps are going to be beautiful. Congratulations to both of you, getting another project finished.
ReplyDeleteThe header photo is a stunner--I'm glad you made it so big; I love it! When we lived in Maryland for a few years, we never missed the Cherry Tree Blossom Festival in DC, and every year since I remember it.
Thank you everybody! After seeing everybody else's beautiful remodeling of their blogs, I got a touch of spring fever and decided to try something else for my blog. I can't get the picture to fit better, though. I don't know how to reduce the photo. When I used the button for Reduce to Fit it just cut the photo in half. Sigh... Will play around with it more later.
ReplyDeleteHi Kay! I love your new header photo. Very spring.
ReplyDeleteArt is doing a good job on the steps. They are very beautiful. You had asked if I had dancing shoes for line dance class. I don't. I just wear sneakers. They are a few in class that do though. Lisa
It's wonderful that you and Art are so handy. The steps look great! Your new header is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the header and the stairs look great!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIs that a bee in the lower right corner of the new header? I just love the pretty photo, it is a breath of fresh air for sure.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, it's definitely a bee. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's snowing here. I can't wait for the spring blossoms.
ReplyDeleteNice job with the stairs.
What persistence and hard work! You and Art do great work! I'm just getting back from rehab, and haven't seen your blog since 2/17! I've got to get caught up!!
ReplyDeletewow, Art is really handy around the house, he can do anything. I know you are so proud of him.
ReplyDeleteI love doing projects like this myself. I love the "step by step" photos!
ReplyDeleteAnd I too love your new header photo - it's stunning!