Project journal
Notes from the floor.
Not marketing write-ups. What we found when we opened the room up, what we decided, and what we'd do differently.
June 2026 — Mills River
Oiling a 7-Inch White Oak Floor
Wide plank and hardwax oil is an unforgiving combination. Notes on why the sanding matters more than the oiling.
May 2026 — Montford, Asheville
A 1928 Craftsman Two Companies Said to Replace
Worn through, pet stained, and grey. Under the surface there was three more refinishes worth of good red oak.
March 2026 — Black Mountain
Every Tread by Hand
Six days on a single staircase, and the family never lost access to the second floor.
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