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That's it! I have been trying to get DH to do this for our counter tops ( yes we are still building too...lol) Great pics.. I love it! How much of the glaze coat did you buy for your counter tops?
Okay.. more questions: What size T&G did you use and what thickness ( Lowes too?)...is that bullnose added or is that your edge of the boards routed?
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We bought one gallon and had a third left over,however we mixed it all as we were more worried about not having enough.
One gallon covers 36 square feet and was $75+.That is 1/16th of an inch thick.
The tongue and groove is from Lumber liquidators,it is 5 inches wide White Pine.
http://www.lumberliquidators.com/cat...bCategor---=77
On the edges we bought some stop trim about 1 1/4 inched wide.
You don't actually need a raised edge,however we needed to finish off the edge anyway as we have OSB under the T&G planks.
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10/25/10, 12:18 PM
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I like the counter top, but especially like the strategically placed electrical outlets.
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10/25/10, 12:25 PM
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I like the counter top, but especially like the strategically placed electrical outlets.
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We have outlets in this house that are under the upper cabinets,I like those a lot but that was beyond my electrical ability AND expertise...LOL
I went a little overboard with outlets throughout the upstairs but hate when there isn't one handy.I also used adjustable electrical boxes to take into account the wall thickness.I REALLY like those.
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10/25/10, 12:45 PM
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I'm having a hard time deciding which is best for my needs. I tend to be very hard on my kitchen counters and want to make sure I make the best choice.
Any thoughts on which product produces a harder surface and is most heat resistant? Thanks so much.
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10/25/10, 12:50 PM
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This is heat resistant to 120 degrees and is supposedly quite hard wearing.
I can tell you that it turns rock hard once set up, at least it did in the bucket.
This is the equivalent of several dozen coats of polyurethane.
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10/25/10, 01:26 PM
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This is heat resistant to 120 degrees and is supposedly quite hard wearing.
I can tell you that it turns rock hard once set up, at least it did in the bucket.
This is the equivalent of several dozen coats of polyurethane.
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Sounds good, Oz. Thanks for your thoughts.
DH uses epoxy for fixing everything outside the house....even his fishing poles, lol. Looks like we're gonna have to try using it inside, too. 
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10/25/10, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by oz in SC V2.0
We bought one gallon and had a third left over,however we mixed it all as we were more worried about not having enough.
One gallon covers 36 square feet and was $75+.That is 1/16th of an inch thick.
The tongue and groove is from Lumber liquidators,it is 5 inches wide White Pine.
http://www.lumberliquidators.com/cat...bCategor---=77
On the edges we bought some stop trim about 1 1/4 inched wide.
You don't actually need a raised edge,however we needed to finish off the edge anyway as we have OSB under the T&G planks. |
Thanks a bunch!
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10/25/10, 02:13 PM
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Y'all are welcome,hopefully this helps someone. 
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10/26/10, 05:36 AM
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nice job you two. I really like how you skipped on the drywall and did the t and g pine Nice job also with the color contrast visually!!! 
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10/26/10, 08:00 AM
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nice job you two. I really like how you skipped on the drywall and did the t and g pine Nice job also with the color contrast visually!!! |
We DESPISE sheetrock and wanted walls where you didn't have to look for a stud to fasten anything to...
We do however have sheetrock ceilings,but that is it,we wanted wood or something else but $$$ was the issue.$450 plus materials for the entire ceiling pretty much made that decision for us.
Mrs oz is the expert on colors and style,I just go along. 
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12/21/10, 11:43 AM
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I envy you, it looks so warm and cozy.
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12/21/10, 11:49 AM
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I envy you, it looks so warm and cozy.
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It has been a LONG time coming...and stops and starts all along the way.
For example,to wire the exhaust hood,I ran the wiring at least a year ago.When we finally got round to having it installed,couldn't remember where the wiring was and for a moment doubted I had run the wiring... 
And after a while,you forget exactly WHY you did such and such the way you did.
But we appreciate the 'envy'.
Looks like we will be building something new in the near future,my MIL has decided she will move up there with us and so will need a small place of her own so we can take care of her...
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12/21/10, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by oz in SC V2.0
It has been a LONG time coming...and stops and starts all along the way.
For example,to wire the exhaust hood,I ran the wiring at least a year ago.When we finally got round to having it installed,couldn't remember where the wiring was and for a moment doubted I had run the wiring...
And after a while,you forget exactly WHY you did such and such the way you did.
But we appreciate the 'envy'.
Looks like we will be building something new in the near future,my MIL has decided she will move up there with us and so will need a small place of her own so we can take care of her... |
Can you two be any more like us??? LOL... I have the wiring for my exhaust hood ran and in place where the hood will be but not connected to the breaker box right at this moment waiting for my hood to be installed (has to be bought first though  )...Kitchen will be finally finished after the Holidays...I love your pics BTW.. coming along really nice.
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Oh yes,the hood when finally installed still wasn't wired to the fuse panel,I did that this past weekend.
I have wires for the lights and fan in the bedroom and closet dangling from the ceiling,have to try and remember how it is all supposed to be wired. 
I also started to put up the wood planks for the walls on the closet,only to discover that the 1x8 sawmill planks are differing sizes due to having two different batches of wood.LOL
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12/21/10, 02:44 PM
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Oh yes,the hood when finally installed still wasn't wired to the fuse panel,I did that this past weekend.
I have wires for the lights and fan in the bedroom and closet dangling from the ceiling,have to try and remember how it is all supposed to be wired.
I also started to put up the wood planks for the walls on the closet,only to discover that the 1x8 sawmill planks are differing sizes due to having two different batches of wood.LOL |
Could be worse.. you could be hanging drywall... ugh... I positively absolutely unequivocally hate dry wall.. drywall mud...all of it...we have 1800 sqft completed.. we have 1060 sq ft more... LOL
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12/21/10, 03:18 PM
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Could be worse.. you could be hanging drywall... ugh... I positively absolutely unequivocally hate dry wall.. drywall mud...all of it...we have 1800 sqft completed.. we have 1060 sq ft more... LOL
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That is why there is no drywall except on the ceiling,and that was only because we couldn't find anything cheaper....but we still may do something different there.
We might cover all the joins with wood slats in a grid pattern and then paint the whole thing.
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12/21/10, 03:29 PM
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It just keeps getting better and better. You are doing a great job, it certainly is a beautiful home.
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12/21/10, 03:41 PM
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Lookin good!! Warm fire and a stove in the kitchen, bed to rest your head.......good enough!!
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12/22/10, 03:23 AM
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That's great
We are redoing our kitchen and wanted something a little different for the counter tops |
May I suggest this product: http://www.waterlox.com/products-ite.../Product_Uses/ .
Non-toxic, tough and if you scratch it, just put some on the affected area.
If you want harder and gloss use gym floor finish.
Yeah, I've used it with great results.
ETA: http://www.waterlox.com/project%2Dhe...untertops.aspx
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