Old Farmhouse Renovation - Refinishing 100 Year Old Fir Floors!

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  • After several weeks of computer issues, we can now create and share our videos with you once again! These last couple of weeks we have been putting hard work into refinishing our downstairs floors, and recording every step of the way. These poor floors had seen it all! After 100 years of use, we gave them new life! Did they turn out the way you thought they would? Comment below and let us know what you think!
    We would love to hear from you!
    Drop Us A Line:
    PO Box 216
    Montesano, WA 98563
    Or Email Us:
    LavenderandFirFarmstead@gmail.com
    If you would like to help us make these videos possible:
    / @lavenderfirfarmstead
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  • @pamdotson4346
    @pamdotson4346 4 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Jordan!! My husband, who was a builder and renovator for many years, told me to tell you, "Get yourself some knee-pads!!" He is really sorry he didn't wear them when he was young. He is 65 now and paying the price. You two are such a joy to watch. Love your sweet family.

    • @LavenderFirFarmstead
      @LavenderFirFarmstead  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much for the great suggestion! So glad you like our videos! Thanks Pam :)

    • @Me-iw5wo
      @Me-iw5wo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm a thirty year floor sander. I refer to myself as the job site safety officer. I'm constantly telling the young guys to wear knee pads and hearing protection

  • @TheNickcourtney
    @TheNickcourtney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Renovating an old farm house is awesome. We moved into my wife’s great great grandmothers house that was built in 1926. We have renovated the entire down stairs and are getting ready to refinish the upstairs floors. Original hardwood floors are the best. They don’t build houses like these anymore!

  • @jaynebrown693
    @jaynebrown693 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done !!! As someone who has had to TRY that job.... oh the hard work is right! My husband and I live in my family home now and my Father put white oak wood flooring down through the whole house. Our house was built around 1880 and my parents bought it in 1948. I was the 3 child they had and I’m 63 ....but when I was 7-8 ( I don’t really remember the carpet going down...just memories of the SMELL OF GLUE...YUP GLUE).
    My Father being a contractor.... he built to last! So around 11 years ago....I wanted the carpet gone and my Dad’s beautiful work exposed! 2 layers of carpet. The 1st was easy to come up... stapled along the wall... BUT the original carpet....GLUED !!! I tried everything the internet suggested!
    Finally got my husband to agree to a professional company ( that was after weeks of trying to help me get glue off the floors in rooms about the size likes yours! ) They came in... sanded and in 4 hours....gone! Gorgeous floors ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. A few spots needed repairs...small, small spots! Really thought it was going to be outrageous to have done... thankfully it wasn’t! We did natural finish. I wish now I had gone dark....but they look like they did when I was little! 💕😁
    So my hat is off to you and your very hard, hard work! But we are older and it was too much, plus working outside the home full time ( both of us and long hours) ... we were trying during evening hours and weekends. My husband turned 71 yesterday... so age was not on our side...LOL!!!
    Again..WELL DONE...THEY ARE INCREDIBLE !!! So glad you have a new camera and up and running...YOU TWO WERE MISSED !

  • @dianawestrate3681
    @dianawestrate3681 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    The amount of dedication and perseverance you exerted was inspiring, and it paid off! Great job!

  • @Cherylsgirls
    @Cherylsgirls 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! Wow! Wow! What a ton of work, but wow does that floor ever look amazing! Great job!

    • @surrenderbend6828
      @surrenderbend6828 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheryl Bergman 🤣before I even saw your post ...those my first three words😄

  • @flaminbird1
    @flaminbird1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a beautiful job! I want to know how exhausted you were each night after all that work!! My body would’ve been yelling for an epsom salt bath ... and a heating pad afterwards on my back ! I’ve done floors in a house I used to have so I have an idea of how much work that involves 🙃 I remember one time after helping pick up the old shingles from when we did the roof I could barely hold myself up to eat dinner 😱

  • @longstemmedrose
    @longstemmedrose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's amazing how satisfying it was to watch you transform those floors. Every time I see one of your videos about how you are bringing new life to that place I think it must truly be a "God thing" that led you to this place. The floors look amazing!! My 71 year old back and knees are sore just from watching you work. Please share a video of the kids sliding on that floor sometime ok?

    • @LavenderFirFarmstead
      @LavenderFirFarmstead  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It most definitely was God! I am still amazed by how it happened. We are also so grateful to Roxanne and love her very much! We will make sure to share some video of the kiddos on the new floors soon :)

  • @roxannelowe497
    @roxannelowe497 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Your hard work, dedication and love have caught my breath. Seeing Little Jor & Maisie running around makes me remember my siblings & I doing the same over those same floors and fields. You're bringing that old house back to life for another 100 years. I don't even have the words... Much love.

  • @51Lorie
    @51Lorie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cried.......I really did......with happiness! What a joy it is to see floors done, the RIGHT way! They are gorgeous! GREAT JOB!!!!

  • @krislange1186
    @krislange1186 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Unbeknownst to them at the moment, Dad & kids are making for a lot of good future memories! I myself, as a child, have a fond memory of my Dad teaching me the "right way" to hold a hammer. Fantastic job on the floor!! Eagerly waiting to see the rest of the journey!

    • @jasonalvey7656
      @jasonalvey7656 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      exactly what i was thinking. ill never forget my dad renovating our house and showing me how to do stuff the right way.

  • @MrHuismeester
    @MrHuismeester 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice People, nice House and nice Music, love this video ! Floor is looking amazing , the hard work pay,s off !!Greets from The Netherlands !

  • @hondaxl250k0
    @hondaxl250k0 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So I’m doing this right now.. made it to the point of stain…. And I almost can’t do it…. It’s so beautiful and bright! Kinda just wanna put clear on and return all the stain. You did a great job!! Hope mine comes out as good.

    • @jonathanbraswell6179
      @jonathanbraswell6179 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      what did you end up doing? Getting close to sanding soon!

    • @hondaxl250k0
      @hondaxl250k0 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@jonathanbraswell6179 stain. And no regrets. It’s beautiful

  • @jhanes3791
    @jhanes3791 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have so much respect for you, your vision, work ethics and skills. Thank you for saving that beautiful old homestead.

  • @judyshallstrom415
    @judyshallstrom415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really nice floor! Refinishing any floor is a pain. This one looked like a bear!

  • @julielamb9983
    @julielamb9983 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    1st time visiting this sight, what an adorable family!

  • @JoeSmith-zu6lb
    @JoeSmith-zu6lb 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wife and I are about to tackle cleaning and painting a 100 yr old floor. Our plan is to wash it down, looking for nails popping out, scrap whatever needs scraping, then paint it. Giving it two coats. I will be wearing knee pads too!!! My old knees will thank me later.
    You guys did a great job! Come to my place and do mine!! Just kidding. LOL

  • @paulajones9956
    @paulajones9956 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Floors are Beautiful

  • @bazingabert3346
    @bazingabert3346 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    that's not " just" renovation this is a work of art !

  • @kathyirwin6854
    @kathyirwin6854 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Magnificent! Jordan you were born to resurrect this house and land, to bring your beautiful wife and family there to live a peaceful and rewarding life. Simply amazing...

  • @lindakelly6444
    @lindakelly6444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a beautiful family. Jordan has some mad skills lol. I love watching all of the transformation taking place in this home. Your hard work is going to pay off. You two are great together.
    Can't wait to see the next video!!
    God bless 🙏❤🙏.

  • @susangopher
    @susangopher 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Almost Half of my 1928 bungalow had oak floors which I did about 5 years ago- they have character after ripping up carpet, 2 layers of lino (brown 9 inch with red border around!) Sanded and painted 1 room of the fir half, now working on my bedroom. Getting the black mastic up is a bear, but now I have my method down with an adhesive remover. It will also have Character after lighter stain plus poly coat. Thanks for showing the products you used- very helpful! God bless you and the sweetness of your family

  • @jarrahbella3014
    @jarrahbella3014 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The floors look great .We are restoring an 1863 cottage and it sure is a lot of work but I love it.

  • @LulluBelle28
    @LulluBelle28 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yay, you guys are back 🙌🏼! I’ve missed you all and those sweet babies of yours are just precious! You guys did a phenomenal job restoring the wood floors! Love how they turned out! They’re absolutely stunning 😍❤️❤️❤️! Can’t wait to see the upcoming projects! Have a great day!🤗💕💕💕💕

  • @darkhorse2841
    @darkhorse2841 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Job! Truly Awesome Restoration!!! 👌🙏👌

  • @bishop2b394
    @bishop2b394 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gorgeous floors. Those children are the cutest. So well mannered and HAPPY!

  • @lanemeyer6733
    @lanemeyer6733 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Most wood conditioner are mineral spirits or paint thinner. You did the right thing by using it. It make the the stain absorption uniform. You did an awesome job.

  • @kathyt3959
    @kathyt3959 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow the floor looks beautiful,will worth the labour of love

  • @jeremytaunton8813
    @jeremytaunton8813 ปีที่แล้ว

    Three years late to the series and polishing off our craftsman renovation (circa 1920) and completely appreciate your hard work!

  • @kathyusa-iowa5137
    @kathyusa-iowa5137 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely beautiful!!! You should be very proud!! 👍💯🥰🏆🎉

    • @LavenderFirFarmstead
      @LavenderFirFarmstead  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much Kathy! We are super happy with how they turned out :)

  • @aodell3003
    @aodell3003 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    WOW! You two make a great team. You are teaching your children through example about working hard. The floors look wonderful 👏!

  • @juliering6483
    @juliering6483 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much work! Only the love of an old house!

  • @lindykirk1807
    @lindykirk1807 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The floors are beautiful! Love your determination in restoring!

  • @dawnhoward9070
    @dawnhoward9070 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely amazing! It looks wonderful! You guys are such hard workers! Love watching this all develop.

  • @viviankwyatt
    @viviankwyatt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoy your sweet little family you're living the dream I wanted. I'm living vicariously through you guys. What a talented man and loving father

  • @Lolliegoth
    @Lolliegoth 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gosh I would give up my gas heater for some 'inchulation'. This cracked me up! Nice job guys!

  • @katherts
    @katherts 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow! Fantastic work! Beautiful 😍

  • @marieparks5674
    @marieparks5674 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the old floors, even the imperfections are perfect

  • @gardengal26
    @gardengal26 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The floor looks amazing! I love all the character.😊 Lots of sweat equity, but worth it when you see the results.

  • @Steve.5
    @Steve.5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing transformation! Your hard work really paid off with wonderful results!

  • @chrisiiams4303
    @chrisiiams4303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s absolutely beautiful you did a excellent job

  • @jenwilhelmsen9160
    @jenwilhelmsen9160 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was so happy to see your video pop up! Love seeing the transformation, thank you for sharing.

  • @lacibox8453
    @lacibox8453 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your floor is absolutely stunning.Congrats and thanks for sharing this with us.Love you guys!

  • @marciabodak3579
    @marciabodak3579 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The floors look beautiful, hard work does pay off and you all are going to have a beautiful home to be proud of when finished.

  • @christines8126
    @christines8126 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My new favorite channel. Got my dad watching too. Loved how your son was watching you. That's how my brother and I learned construction from my dad. Keep up the great work.

  • @ea773
    @ea773 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    All of your hard work really paid off; the floor looks amazing.

  • @wendymaddock7705
    @wendymaddock7705 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have worked so hard and it’s a great result all I can say is wow 🤩 😘 Wendy from the uk 🇬🇧 xx 😘

  • @acl9978
    @acl9978 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stunning! All that hard work was absolutely worth it!

  • @martaaltheide5146
    @martaaltheide5146 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    So impressed! Great place with great owners!! Blessings, thank you for sharing.

  • @viviankwyatt
    @viviankwyatt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a perfectionist! Love it. The floor is amazing!!!

  • @choose2winonline339
    @choose2winonline339 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely Amazing and Beautiful….Great Job!!!

  • @mjcten
    @mjcten 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I truly enjoyed the video.I appreciate the hard work and time that you put into it to be able to share the experience.Great job!

  • @sarabrunsvold2461
    @sarabrunsvold2461 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great job and what an absolutely gorgeous room! You two should be very proud!!!!!!! Now on to the next project, getting closer every day to your completed stunning farm house!! Lucky you!!!!!!!

  • @allisonjones8799
    @allisonjones8799 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful floors! Cannot wait for this beauty to be completely finished! Love your Family! ❤️🇺🇸💙

  • @allihoffman2314
    @allihoffman2314 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy moly, the floor looks incredible! What a transformation. Your hard work is an inspiration!!!

  • @maggiesue4825
    @maggiesue4825 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grand old machine - grand old floor - grand old house - grand YOUNG family!! I wish I could know you personally, I am just so proud of you both!! Guess it's the grandmother coming out in me! 🧓👍👍👍

  • @StephRenee812
    @StephRenee812 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would be in heaven with all that stuff. I love stuff.. live reusing selling crafting. The house is beautiful. Thank you for the video about to our home that has been in family since the late 1800's.. starting taking up rugs in one room oh my how awful and nasty they are.. I can't wait to finish watching this video I need all the help I can get thank you for your time hugs

  • @crittercrazydwarf
    @crittercrazydwarf 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those colored newspaper ads would makefor some fabulous kitchen wall art!!

  • @cindyfleer2248
    @cindyfleer2248 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow,wow,wow,wow! What a transformation! So amazing! I’m so encouraged to to any job around my house after seeing all you guys hard work on your lovely homestead! Please keep up the great work! 🏠🔨💗

  • @pamwright5126
    @pamwright5126 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whew!!! Now that was a labor of love! What a dramatic change! It’s a beautiful floor, beautiful wood. Great job! Thanks for sharing.

  • @amyloewen5577
    @amyloewen5577 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely incredible! Beautiful!

  • @patriciapartch5617
    @patriciapartch5617 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh wow this is so beautiful. Great job and a lot of hard work paid off. 😊👍

  • @mskay949
    @mskay949 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just beautiful! You guys did such a great job!

  • @JimXultra
    @JimXultra 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    First video that shows the truth about the old mastic lol . That stuff is unlike anything .

  • @judithwilson7161
    @judithwilson7161 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly a labor of love

  • @TheDawn0310
    @TheDawn0310 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    All your hard work paid off! It’s beautiful!!!

  • @barbaracatalano6299
    @barbaracatalano6299 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic job!! I love when you can restore instead of replacing. You guys did great!!

  • @miabailey6188
    @miabailey6188 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow!! Looks SO good. I'm so happy all of your work gave a sweet reward. Cannot wait to see more of your restoration. Also, your children are such a testimony to who you are as parents. They are so kind to each other, melts my heart to see how sweet your son is to your daughter... reminds me of how my brother was to me growing up.

    • @LavenderFirFarmstead
      @LavenderFirFarmstead  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much Mia! Jor and Mais are the best of friends, and we are so thankful they have each other! They do also have daily "disagreements" though haha.

  • @benfranklin5255
    @benfranklin5255 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks terrific. Thank you for saving this house.

  • @megroux
    @megroux 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely incredible transformation!🎉

  • @luanneschmidt5715
    @luanneschmidt5715 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is just beautiful and you and your family will enjoy for years to come.

  • @daliam.rodriguez7572
    @daliam.rodriguez7572 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just beautiful,you guys are great,take care and continue that strong 💕

  • @wendyvance9761
    @wendyvance9761 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job! I love seeing the progress, but these floors are super cool.

  • @chrismahieu5352
    @chrismahieu5352 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ho wow unbelievable. What a transformation! The room will turn out absolutely fabulous.

  • @bay-leighsawyers6783
    @bay-leighsawyers6783 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so glad that y'all are sharing your journey of fixing this house up. My husband and I are doing the same thing to a 1928 shot gun farm house. We are doing a lot of it ourselves and are keeping all of the original tongue and groove walls and floors and refinishing the floors. Can not wait to see how everything turns out! I have been taking pictures through out the process and so wish that I would have videoed the transformation like y'all are doing.

  • @markellwilliams3594
    @markellwilliams3594 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yup yup looking awesome you guys! Love love love it ! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @noniehadley899
    @noniehadley899 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How beautiful that floor looks ... I'm feeling emotional for some reason ... you guys are terrific definitely you should be very proud ! Thank you so much for letting us watch !

    • @LavenderFirFarmstead
      @LavenderFirFarmstead  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much Nonie (: It was a labor of love! We are so happy to liked the video!

  • @MrPhatties
    @MrPhatties 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some nice (period-appropriate) baseboards will make this absolutely pop.

  • @melissareid640
    @melissareid640 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh My Goodness, this is so beautiful.

  • @kathleenturley1561
    @kathleenturley1561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful...absolutely beautiful!!! I love your attention to detail and doing the project right and not cutting corners. Good Job you guys!!!

  • @tracytroia3921
    @tracytroia3921 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I like all he does all the work!

  • @kathibarrington4327
    @kathibarrington4327 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my made me tear up the beauty!!!! Great Job.

  • @cherylploegman6830
    @cherylploegman6830 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome job, thanks for giving an old home, new love. Keep it up. :)

  • @debbieomi
    @debbieomi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW! What an incredible outcome! There's nothing the pair of you can't do when you put your entire beings into it. Congrats on a job well gone and can't wat to see the next step!

  • @wendy833
    @wendy833 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, gorgeous floors. I missed seeing your videos. Glad you're back!

  • @michelearbuckle8234
    @michelearbuckle8234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have missed seeing what you all are up to on the renovation? Happy you're back! ❤️

  • @classysmart
    @classysmart 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys did an awesome job. It looks beautiful!

  • @amandajetty4070
    @amandajetty4070 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    They are so cute, reminds me when I boys could barely talk and now they are adults. Beautiful family and beautiful home.

  • @debhosaflook7849
    @debhosaflook7849 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You two are such an amazing team.

  • @dianebailey5854
    @dianebailey5854 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible transformation, so awesome.

  • @TheVikingmaiden
    @TheVikingmaiden 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job, you two are so hard working!

  • @heatherlaird-mcleod3271
    @heatherlaird-mcleod3271 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetings from Melbourne Australia. AMAZING WORK

  • @ginacota9724
    @ginacota9724 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that looks gorgeous! Those kids are adorable ❤️

  • @amytransue8756
    @amytransue8756 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    THAT is a thing of loveliness!!!! WOW!!!!

  • @karenhelser2834
    @karenhelser2834 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, all your hard work paid off...so gorgeous and with lots of personality. Enjoy!

  • @donnayonce1408
    @donnayonce1408 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your husband is amazing!! Very talented and dedicated.

  • @HLXanthus
    @HLXanthus 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Stumbled across this video and really enjoyed it. I am a hardwood flooring contractor by trade (commercial gym floors) and I must say this is the best DIY floor project I have seen on YT. The only thing I cringed on was "two coats of stain". Word of caution to those watching, this introduces a high chance of bonding issues and potential finish peeling. But holy cow the end result was spectacular! Loved how you did your repairs and able to hide the new material mixed with the old reused salvaged boards. Also, that type of floor sander is usually VERY hard to use without leaving machine marks and I didn't see any. Great technique and you actually followed your grit progression. Bravo guys!!

  • @everlastingvintage
    @everlastingvintage 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful floors nice that you kept the original hardwood......great long job but it was worth it.

  • @cindypollock5489
    @cindypollock5489 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMGoodness how beautiful love your dedication and lots of hard work to restore the beauty of that home 🙏 lots of muscle 💪 many blessings and love from Utah

  • @lucyswannsunsafespace7313
    @lucyswannsunsafespace7313 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s beautiful!😍🥰
    It’s darker than I want mine, because my walls are dark tongue/groove pine as well and it’s impossible to get good lighting in here. On mine, I would try to find a lighter, shinier finish. Bout 11 years ago, we just slapped carpet on the floors because of staining, rotted spots, etc. Now, I HATE the carpet and want to pull it up to repair/refinish the floors, but can’t even afford to put in new carpet right now, so I KNOW I can’t afford this, even if we do it ourselves. I would love it so much though! It’s so amazing! I wish I could get my husband to devote himself to a home project, instead of a new fast motor project 😒

  • @mg9510
    @mg9510 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found y'all ! Bravo on the floor ! Well done !