Hallway - wood floor laying

We began preparation for laying oak floor in the hallway, following instruction provided with the wood.
The first pack was laid using pva wood glue, type D2, but the foreman (hubby) wasn't too happy with the adhesive quality, so following a trip to Homebase, and some internet research, we laid second and subsequent packs of flooring using Evostik pva glue with resin, which appears to set within 8-10 minutes, and gives a stronger bond.

Using tools bought especially for the job

Wood flooring installation kit

Ratchet clamps

padded knee pads

The flooring is now completed in  the hallway

Helpful Labourer!

Our Grandson came to visit for a few days at new year, and volunteered to help with work at the cottage...
He turned out to be a competent painter using a roller! and with the help of tall hubby,, we painted the final kitchen wall that I could not reach from a step ladder.

Stained Glass Window

The builder removed the glass pane from above the inner hall door, and we were initially going to replace it with patterned glass, but searching on ebay we found a stained glass panel with exact dimensions.  The only problem being it was located in Giggleswick, some 100+ miles away in the Pennines. We were successful with our bid, and arranged to collect on a detour travelling to family in Buxton several weeks later.

Following a clean up, it was installed in the window frame, fixed with softwood beading, and now looks as if it has been custom made to fit!

The door still needs architrave trim and ceiling trim to complete...

Levelling Kitchen Floor

The kitchen floor is a concrete base, and quite uneven, so as to be able to lay floor on level base, we mixed quick setting floor compound in various locations, and left overnight to dry (with the help of Grandson)

We then put down a damp proof membrane, followed by foam 3mm thick wood flooring underlay to provide insulation properties.

We unpacked several packs of the oak flooring, to acclimatise in room settings before laying.