Floors, Continued

This week was spent almost entirely on installing the laminate floor, and there is still a little ways to go (we did a few side projects--paint touch-ups, installing a couple of new door frames, and a whole day of tiling bathroom. Mostly just laminate floors, though!) 

We couldn't believe how slow-going it was. If it had been just one big square room, that would have been fine, but the flooring goes in and out of lots of little closets, winds around the bedroom hall, and goes under the fridge, dishwasher, and range. Jonathan has done about a hundred cuts of various kinds and has a few more to go. 

Several kind friends have come by to put in hours on the floor, a few who have lots of experience. It was heartening for Jonathan to find that they didn't go any faster than he did. 

The other night Jonathan was staring at how the bottom of his cup fit against the side of the scalloped plate that he was eating from and he said, "If I cut that just a little bit more, it will fit…" Poor guy. This is what he dreams of at night:

But it's nice to remember that this

Became this

Became this!  We're not super into the swirly-ness of this wood, but the color is warm and nice and it's not as swirly in person. Also, it will have a lot of stuff on it at this time next week!