Also in this picture you can see the wood floors. They are a bit dirty and covered with a paper backing in some places where a linoleum floor was placed over them and later removed.
I love the original wood floors, warping, cupping and all.
I am hoping to paint them, as it was traditional to do so in that period. Depending on how they clean up maybe I'll even stain them. Keep your fingers crossed. I would hate to cover them up.
I have been meeting with contractors all week and hope to have some bids in soon. I'm itching to start this project.
So exciting! I hope you can use that wood, too.
ReplyDeleteI love old wooden flooring. Scarred, dinged, warped, whatever. Good thing since my home is full of same. Maybe you can use the ceiling wood in building cabinetry. It's going to be fun to follow your store's progress. Don't know why Google doesn't recognize me, Kitty. But it's Bonnie Doerr here checking in.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for you to open! I've said for years that we need a bookstore with somewhere to sit, have a good cup of coffee and read. Have you thought about using the replica tin ceiling tiles in there to keep with the historic decor? Most of the downtown buildings had those back in the day.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jennifer, Bonnie and Cheryl! Update the wood ceilng does have to come down due to firecode. I need to have a two hour separation between floor. :(
ReplyDeleteI would love to havve the tin ceilings downstairs, but can't due to code. I can have them upstairs. I priced them awhile back. They are a bit salty! But might live with open beams untl I can afford them.