Removing the hardscape proved to be a good decision. Looking back at the photos confirm what needed to be done. It was only after removing the front patio that we discovered the previous owners had poured concrete over the old, resulting in a good 1′ + of extra dirt around and over the entire structure. This contributed to the water and termite damage around the mudsill.
No more concrete patio. Making room for the future deck.
Hey Justin, what a great site! I got linked here through Plastolux, where I saw the beautiful job that you did to your old oak floors. I’m getting new oak floors, but I want them to look like yours do! How did you whitewash them? My floor guy has given us a sample of white oak, stained with diluted white paint, then finished with a matte finish, but they don’t quite have the grey look that yours do, which I adore. Any suggestions for me?
Thanks,
Karyn
hey Karyn, thanks for the feedback! the floors do have have a slight hue to them. I personally dig the grey look as well. however, we ultimately landed on woca wood lye for the floors. we sanded the floors and applied the stain straight-up; no bleaching due to the cost and time associated with doing 2 passes… I hear bleaching is quite toxic too and actually weakens the wood. we finished our white oak floors with the water-based bona naturale. it’s ultra-matte in finish and feels like untreated wood! hope that helps!
Hi, Justin–Did you use the white wood lye or the grey wood lye from WOCA? I love the floors, too, and came across your site through The Brick House. Thanks so much! Kati