Making the Attic flooring
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I have finished the attic floor. I decided to make the boards wider for the attic. I'm thinking that when the house was built (ie Queen Anne style) the attic was probably for the maids - therefore it wouldn't have had such a fine finish. I do however like the wider boards more than the narrower ones - I like the finish more too. So here is how I did it....
I made a template with lines 1 1/2 cms apart so that it was quick to mark the vaneer.
I then used a paper cutter to slice the boards. I find that this is far more accurate than trying to cut with a craft knife. When cutting with a craft knife it tends to follow the grain.
I then glue the boards onto dark card in a staggered pattern
The first coat of polyurethane tends to soak in so you need to apply a fair bit.
After two coats I then sanded the floors well. I used both a brush and then damp paper towels to wipe after sanding.
Then next coat of polyurethane made a huge difference - looks beautiful in the sun here.
Cut the wood down to fit the card which was created using a pattern.
And Voila - you have the finished floor. I tried to join the two separate bits of floor but it didn't work as well as I had imagined. Hopefully I will be able to cover this bit up with either roof or furniture!
Before I lay the floor I have to finish the lighting for the second floor. This is the bathroom lighting finished - I'll hide the wall sconce wires with a mirror.
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