Episode Thirteen: Wood-Floor Patching, Window Trim, Big-Box Stores, Staining Pine, and Plaster
In this episode, host and managing editor Justin Fink talks with editor-in-chief Rob Yagid and design editor Brian Pontolilo about wood-floor patching, window trim, big-box stores, staining pine, and plaster. The show is driven by our listeners, so please subscribe and rate us on iTunes or Google Play, and if you have any questions you would like us to dig into for a future show, shoot an email our way: fhbpodcast@taunton.com. Also, be sure to follow Justin Fink, Rob Yagid, and Fine Homebuilding on Instagram, and like the magazine on Facebook.
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FRAMING QUALITY
The Greek revival architectural detail the guys brought up is referred to as a pediment formed by a detail called a horizontal cornice. There are a variety of styles, but the most common are closed and open pediments.
WOOD-FLOOR PATCHING
VIDEO SERIES: Wood-Floor Repair
“Invisible Repairs for a Hardwood Floor” by Scott Sidler from FHB #242.
“Refinish Your Wood Floors” by Brent Kelosky from FHB #253.
“How to Replace a Floorboard” by Andy Engel from FHB #253.
WINDOW TRIM
VIDEO SERIES: Upgrade Interior Window Trim
Interior Window Trim Ideas by Aaron Fagan.
“Paint-Grade Interior Trim” by Chris Ermides from FHB #193.
“Well-Proportioned Trim” by Bud Dietrich from FHB #253.
In regards to staining pine or wood that absorbs poorly and blotches easily, look into Gel Stains from General Finishes or others. I have done it on birch plywood and poplar.Then seal it with an arm-r-seal.
Thank you for listening, and thank you for the links.—Aaron Fagan, associate editor
I am just a homeowner interested in DIY, and highly youTube educated ; )
The plastering question from San Francisco reminded me of a guy I follow on the youTubes who is from the Bay Area who seems to be quite skilled in all things plaster. He might be an interesting one for a FH article too.
www.bayareaplastering.com
www.youtube.com/user/StuccoPlastering