SOL 9/31 - Starting a New Project

After living in a log home for 16 years and then moving into a home that had no wood, we decided that it was time to add some accent to a wall in the master bedroom and in the dining room.  These two walls are just calling out to have some wood put on them.

And so, today the project begins.  Last week we went to Home Depot & Lowes and then to a local lumber yard to find just the right kind of wood for these walls.  We decided to put up "box car siding".  We had this on the ceiling of our log home and loved it.  This is just what these walls need.

The sanding and primer was put on yesterday and today we started staining the boards.  We mixed Driftwood and Early American stains together to get just the right color.  Now we wait for it to dry and then put on a coat of sealer.  And then we are ready to begin the transformation in our bedroom.



Comments

  1. elsieMarch 9, 2016 at 11:32 AM

    I hope you will post a photo of your finished project. What a lot of work, but I know the results will be stunning. Good luck!

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  2. MichelleMarch 9, 2016 at 8:35 PM

    Watching a little HGTV? DIY? Projects are fun! I can't wait to see how it turns out ... keep us posted!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 9, 2016 at 11:17 PM

    More photos please! I love projects - just no time right now to carry them out! One day... Have fun!!

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