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The Norton MUSEUM
The Norton MUSEUM
The Norton MUSEUM
One of Natura's most rewarding projects by far. Hidden under unsightly carpet laid a picturesque parkay design.
Carpet Removal
The Norton MUSEUM
The Norton MUSEUM
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Here, you can almost see the parkay pattern. The carpet not only was glued down, but had a skim coat of feather finish which needed to be removed.
Sand Floors
The Norton MUSEUM
Board Replacement
While removing the feather finish, sandpaper was interchanged constantly due to how the glue would gum up the paper.
Board Replacement
Board Replacement
Board Replacement
We had to replace many boards due to water damage and add many boards to extend the pattern in certain areas.
Sand and finish
Board Replacement
Sand and finish
With all said and done, we had sanded and screened the floor to a smooth 150 grit. Then applied three coats of a matte waterborne finish.
final
Board Replacement
Sand and finish
If you have ever walked through the Norton museum, you will know how huge this project was. I believe it was close to 10,000 s.f.