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22Apr/100

Linolium # … I’ve lost count

Seven days and 20 man hours later, the linoleum is all up! Katrina and I fought with the last pieces last night and won. I spent 3 hours on these 3 stairs:

I had to take off both layers of linoleum separately because there was a wood piece nailed to the back of the stairs inbetween layers. At one point I sat down and wanted to give up. I reminded myself that it didn't take any skill I didn't possess to finish this, it just took time. I got up and plugged away until it was done. The good news is the stairs are in good condition! A little sanding and sealing will make them look like a hundred bucks.

Katrina took up the lino under the oven and discovered a few mouse holes and poo. She's hates mice but was such a trooper to tear through it. Here's the finished product (well, before sanding, staining, and sealing):

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