renovation - teak wood floor

So finally, we were ready for the teak wood floor to be put in! How exciting! I couldnt wait for this part, because it meant that after this, all the rest of the renovation would be putting in the fixtures and fittings…

I was suprised, again, at the number of stages it took to get the floor right. First we had to treat the underflooring with termite solution. Then the floor was laid down. They thought it would take two days to do this job, but it only took one! The photos below are of the floor as it has been laid down. Then the floor had to be ground. (Who knew?!). This grinding process was in order to ensure that the floor is completely even, and able to be treated well. Mr. Soo then took over and treated the floor. Originally, we were going to use beeswax. But Mr. Soo decided that beeswax wouldnt be long lasting enough. Given my abhorance of solvents and stuff, he is going to use a water based treatment that will use tung oil and linseed.

Here are the photos of the floor as it was laid down:

Entrance hallway - isnt it lush?

The living room - with the wooden windows in - gorgeous in the late afternoon sunlight. The balcony extends the living room but is its own space.

Bedroom, with the floor put in. I love how it glows in the light.

Close up of the floor. Obviously, it still needs grinding and treatment.