This morning Connor and Josh prepared the boards they had laid yesterday by “feathering’ them with a mixed cement-like material and leaving it to dry while they went on to another job leaving me in charge of their powerful
heater.
The skim was then smoothed in preparation for
fitting the tiles, which is what they call the laminate strips, onto a further layer of glue.
The joins around all the corners and skirting boards of the rooms could not be tighter.
When they finish tomorrow Connor will have laid all the floors throughout the ground level of our house. The first image above shows how today’s work runs seamlessly through to the kitchen; the second through to the sitting room.
As we watched Connor showing Josh the ropes, we considered that we were witnessing a masterclass.
This evening we dined on Jackie’s succulent beef and onion pie in crisp short crust pastry; firm boiled potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower; and tender cabbage, with meaty gravy. The Culinary Queen drank Hoegaarden and I drank more of the Merlot.
Very astute and contemporary observation, Derrick.
Thank you very much, Pat
I love your choice of flooring, beautiful! Well done, guys. ❤️☺️
Thanks a lot, John. I will pass it on.
Indeed a masterclass of craftsmanship Derrick …
Thanks a lot, Ivor
My husband could have used that masterclass when he laid the tile in our kitchen.
🙂 Thanks very much, Liz
You’re welcome, Derrick.
Liz, I was thinking the same thing about when my husband laid the laminate in our kitchen. 😀
I wouldn’t even try
He actually did a great job. Younger daughter’s boyfriend at the time helped him.
Excellent
We’ll just fill the gaps with caulk. 😉
🤣
(Don’t tell anyone.) 😉
Connor is a master craftsman all right. Takes his work very seriously. Knowing you will come back again and again is great inspiration to do the job right first time. And tell me, is Josh his twin – or just following him in the looks department, too?
It seems a standard look at the moment, Gwen. Thanks very much
I’ve stood in awe of the master craftsmen known generally as workmen. They deserve more than just ‘workmen’.
They do, indeed, Sue. Thanks very much
That does indeed look like top class work.
Much appreciated, Tootlepedal
You have chosen the right contractor for your job. Well done, Derrick.
Thanks very much, Maj
The floor looks great!
Thanks very much, Rosaliene
Looks amazing.
Thanks very much, Peggy
Wow! The floor looks gorgeous! Don’t spill on it, Derrick. 🙂
I tried that with red wine in the sitting room. It wiped off perfectly, Jill. Thanks very much
LOL! Whenever I spill wine, it always seems to be the red! 🙂
You have to do a job properly
Oh my gosh! and Wow! Looking beautiful! Woot-woo!
Oh, and the floors look good, too! 😉 😀
(((HUGS))) 🙂
PS…seriously, such wonderful craftsmanship!
Thank you so much, Carolyn. X
It’s coming together.
Thanks a lot, Bridget
I’m glad you have people doing such a good job.
Thanks very much, JoAnna
The laminate flooring is warm and hard-wearing. It is a popular method of ‘make-over’ for floors here as well as for new ones.
Thanks very much, Anne. I was not a fan until we found this one
Nice job. All this and new closets, too!
Thanks very much, Judy
I really enjoying seeing the process and I’m impressed with the quality craftsmanship. Doesn’t it look amazing? New flooring and new paint refresh a space like nothing else.
Thank you so much. Alys. I thought you would appreciate it.
I did!
A house is a project, always.
Indeed, Rupali. Thanks a lot
Gosh, Derrick – where do you find your craftsmen? They ALL seem to be utter perfectionists and so skilled!
Sprouts – one of the joys of winter… Well, not I don’t feel so bad about having chilblains on my toes!
They are all recommendations from people we now and trust. Some actually recommend each other and also warn us against others. I forgot to mention Max, of Peacock Computers visited briefly yesterday. He asked Connor if he had been on the blog. “Yes, three times said Connor” 🙂 Sorry about your chilblains, Emma. Thank you very much
Yes, a “masterclass” just about covers it!
Thanks a lot, John
A masterclass indeed!
Thanks very much, Ribana
Great job!
Thanks very much, Sheree
Such fine and skilled craftsmanship! The floor looks wonderful.
Thanks very much, Merril
You’re welcome.
Great works, i like doing such tasks by myself at my home if needed
You must have more skill than I do, Mina. Thanks very much.
Thanks for your kind words, you are really a great person.
A real craftsman.
Yes. Thanks a lot, Andrew
The new floor is stunning! Excellent workmanship.
Thank you very much, Eugi
You’re welcome, Derrick.
The floors look good
Thanks a lot, Mrs W
Another wowsah! Beautiful work.
Thanks very much, Laurie
Expert craftsmanship is a beautiful thing.
Indeed. Much appreciated, Jodie
xo
This is uncanny, Derrick: even your new floor looks like ours.
Amazing like minds, Dolly. Thanks a lot
My pleasure, Derrick.
It is a beautiful thing, watching craftsmen and work. The works looks well done, Derrick.
Much appreciated, Lavinia
Thank you for sharing this process we are gearing up to get our kitchen a guest bathroom tiled. I hope it goes as seamless as your photographs.
I hope it does, msw. Thanks a lot
Those lads have done a fabulous job.
They have, Lindsey. Cheers