Hardwood Floors June/July 2018

you look at it from, it also forms diamonds, squares, and octagons. “The differing shapes in the design are what I love most about the floor,” adds Jared. “It’s truly one of a kind, and every time you look at it, you can see something different.” To top things off, Jared installed two brass inlays in the border of the floor. “There are two lines on all four sides of the floor, but in each of the four corners, I switched it up a little and created a different design, so the lines were all somewhat unique.” The floor was finished with Rubio Monocoat 5% white to give it an almost natural look and then a universal maintenance coat was applied last. “I’m very particular about the design of our home. Jared learned long ago that I am his most difficult client, by far,” says Kristin. “After several months of hesitation, I was immediately sold on the idea of reinventing the tile floor using wood. Now that it’s done, I can’t believe how much I enjoy looking at it every day. It fits our home and my style perfectly. I can’t wait to see how the floors in the rest of our home turn out!”

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