@@modustrial You absolute have to do a special video with "before/after shots" of each room from the same perspective, when it is all completely finished! The transformation is mindblowing! Greetings from Germany ;)
The first half of the ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.
After the renovation is done, I hope you continue this series. I'd love to see how you decorate it and outfit it from an interior design standpoint, how you've outfitted it for all your creative outlets, and just what it's like to live in day-to-day.
Check out his videos before this reno, he makes incredible furniture too! I hope he makes a bed as cool as he did in his last loft........ No pressure Mike, lol.
That was always the plan, in fact that was supposed to start just about a year ago IIRC. Then COVID happened, then permit issues, then logistics issues due to COVID. It's been a Hell of a journey but he's getting there!
What a beautifully done book ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxo4aMFkUegBx-KHPIJlfwKPHu7kQXAR9N ! The text and the photographs are brilliant. It is thorough and genuinely informative. Joseph Truini got another winner! No one does it better! Love the Cape Cod Shed with the Blue door!
Am I just strange or is it incredibly satisfying to see the diagonal boards contrast against the horizontal? It's little things like that I tend to notice in interiors and it's so pleasing. I know, I'm weird.
I still remember the first tour where you were climbing over garbage and "industrial waste" talking about how this was going to be a fantastic adventure, and from looking in, it has been absolutely amazing! The change from what was there, to seeing what you envisioned slowly making its way into reality really shows your love for what will become (yes I know you've already moved in lol) a jewel of a place to live! Thank you again for sharing the journey with us, and I'm looking forward to seeing that roof patio space once it's done :D
A tip I was given to avoid ending with a tiny strip is to measure the length of the space and divide by the visible width of a board. Multiplying the part after the decimal point with the width of the board gives you the width of your last strip. If that’s less than roughly an inch after subtracting the expansion margin, you’re likely better off starting with half a board instead of a full with one.
@@un1530 It’s obviously a matter of taste in a lot of cases, but if your walls aren’t parallel you’re less likely to notice the difference on half a board than on a sliver
Man, I gotta say, you truly have poured yourself into this home. I am glad to be along for the ride. You got some great friends/family/viewers that are helping your dream come true, and that's awesome. It looks more amazing every step of the way! Wish you nothing but good luck and keep up the great videos.
truly awesome! I honestly had more fun when they were here! Has got me thinking about trying to create more content and events with folks in the community!
@@modustrial You could probably do a “giveaway” of some kind where you let the lucky winner come help with a project. Like Tom Sawyer and whitewashing the fence.
What's great about your videos is it shows how much work is actually going into it. Couple years ago I had a contractor lay about 500 sqft flooring, never watched him do it since I got to work myself just gave him the keys. Worth every € I paid him when I see what kind of labor I didn't have to do.
That’s too funny. I saw you transition from laying out all the wood to talking about the underlayment, and was like 🧐🧐 “I hope he laid them out in the other room” 😂
I love the flooring direction you chose through the hallway bud. I'm sure that added some installation time but its those little details that make your place stand out. Keep up the great work.
For even more challenge try a herringbone floor pattern. That is how I did my entrance, hallway and closets in cherry wood. I started with the closets for practice.
That’s one of my favorite patterns. I think that’s why I liked the diagonal so much because it breaks up the linear in the open spaces. Herringbone would be that extra amazing!!
I can only imagine the amount of pressure that comes with keeping up with one of UA-cam’s sickest series! Since day one this has not disappointed, I am so excited for every part of this awesome renovation
Pro tip when loading out upstairs. Clear some space at the top of the stairs. Shuttle a stack to the top of the stairs... then move the stack to where you need. That way you're up and down the stairs less often. That or have someone take to top of stairs and someone from there onwards. If you do it right you'll only be walking halfway up the stairs to then slide it off onto the landing. Having done it tens of thousands of times... trust me when I say it's a leg saver :-)
Putting the hard wood flooring at a 45° angle in your hallway was a stroke of genius, as it will give the illusion that the hallway looks wider than it already is. If you had put it length ways, it would have made the hallway look narrow.
As a trained floorlayer from switzerland, this is super fascinating to watch, we glue most of the hardwoodfloors (much bigger underfloor preparation) it doesnt sound expensive for the quality of the wood and the huge size and the details with the diagonal and the straight boards are beautiful! Light wood Floors are very common here, i am curious of the trim you pick, great work!
Addicted to this channel! Tip for laying floor, if anyone reads this. You should stagger your joints at least 3 times the width of a single board i.e. for 8 inch boards, the joint in the next row should be at least 24 inches away from the joint in the row before. And don't repeat joints for at least 2 or 3 boards. It's much more aesthetically pleasing, especially if the boards are different shades, cos that's when the joints really jump out at you.
So... do you miss being a lawyer yet???? This whole project has been great to follow and is really turning out amazing. A little help from your friends is always a really sweet bonus. Looking forward to the move in vid. Hopefully even more friends showed up for that episode!!! You mentioned saving on DYI install, but you didn't mention saving on finishing, let alone the mess to clean up after sanding and waiting for finish to dry. That alone saved you at least a week. Maple floor was a great choice. Guess the messed up boxes didn't end up being a problem?
you can estimate install around 2.50 to 3.50 sq ft for installation that should ballpark what he saved on 2600 sq. one box with some chips is hardly an issue when he had an entire floor to do. those boards easily turned into starters somewhere else. we paid 2.25/sq for our house install, but i fought on that hard. it drove the price down several hundred to the price point i could live with.
The commitment to the standard you've set yourself for the build is so admirable and I love that you haven't compromised on it. It's all coming together and I'm always invested in each new video. I'd love to see a walk through of the whole build by your realtor friend at the end and then an evaluation on how much equity you added to the building.
It's looking incredible! I can't believe how much work you did in such a short time. I cleaned out my garage yesterday--it took me all day--and today I am WRECKED. I'm limping and everything hurts. You just keep moving along--it's inspiring.
It is amazing man, I came here because of the concrete work and more than one year after I'm amazed by the work, all the things you are achieving and I'm simply hooked to the renovation, it is sooooo cool. Thanks for making this content!
I put hardwood floors in my new house before I moved in, and it was a royal pain. Nobody told me that local building codes don't allow solid wood floors in basements - so I had to uninstall the entire floor in the basement and replace it with laminate wood flooring instead. I also had to level some of the floors before installing everything. I think I did around 2400 square feet, and it cost right at $30K - although that also includes two rooms of carpeting. If I had to do it over again, I would use bamboo in the kitchen. My neighbors have it in their kitchen, and it's super durable and looks great - plus it's sustainable and less costly.
no problem! When I do the flooring in the open living area in front, I plan to do a bit more of a detailed tutorial video. Hopefully that video will be out in July or early August.
I don't know why they are discontinuing that flooring, it is gorgeous! I really like the diagonal placement! You are doing an amazing job and I love that you appreciate the help you receive!
Not gonna lie, the change in direction of the boards made me angry, not that I have a problem with it, it just ticked me off, but if the pattern still lines up, and you don't notice it, who cares or even if you do notice, if it's how you want it, go for it man! :D
@@pamjamas I hear ya, and in the closet, I probably wouldn't switch if I did it again....but in the hallway, I think it would look really weird to have horizontal boards.
Loving the series Mike, I always look forward to a new episode. I like the change in direction in the bedroom and closet, it provides a visual divide between the two spaces. And the diagonal boards look absolutely gorgeous! I'd have been tempted to run a board all the way round the perimeter of the studio and hallway (to give a border) and then run the boards diagonally but that adds a huge amount of extra work with the router table.
I'm really curious, having only ever laid porcelain tiles and floating floors: what's the point of the expansion gap if you're nailing every board to the floor several times anyway? Surely you're not expecting the very last board in the row to expand by that much?! I get it for floating floors as the boards could easily expand that much over the entire width of the floor, but surely you're more likely to see individual boards buckling if you're nailing them all down?
the nails can bend and move a bit. with only one side nailed down, you typically will see them all move in the same direction when expansion occurs, as I understand it
@@Curlyl0x I can confirm on the engineered wood. It looks just like solid when installed, but is way more stable. I left some small expansion gaps in a place that I can see, and it has never moved visibly.
ha! Andrei is a good guy -- I definitely see some synergy for us working together down the road. He's starting to go beyond just tours, and following some properties that are being renovated, flipped, etc.... his channel is one to watch :)
I really appreciated this video so much. I never knew about the strip to change the direction of the tongue. I will have to use that technique when I finally get to do a few tricky areas in my place. I also appreciated how you walked thru creating the thresholds and why you went with diagonal in the hallways vs long. I did engineered flooring in my dining room and want to do it in the rest of my house so this is lots to plan and think of.
the tongue trick is a life saver! I actually picked it up from the Home Renovision channel -- they have some fantastic in depth flooring tutorials. definitely worth checking out!
Once again, the proud father feeling washes over me. Granted it's probably a dozen or two episode off, but Have you put any thought into what you'll do for content on the channel once you've completed this entire project?
Watching this place get turned into an actual amazing living home is amazing and actually made me realise that I can do this myself as well (over in the EU) I won't be recording it but hell. I be turning a run down place into my home in a few months :D
@@modustrial can you demonstrate the finish nailer to the edge ? I thought that with its angle you wouldnt! Alwaus look forward to your videos. Im hopiny to renovste my wife's old house in russia overnthe coming year
@@physiolympha Little details like that might make for good UA-cam Shorts or Stories content, but I'm not he'll have time to make those until the project is closer to be done.
I just rewatched the “I Bought an Abandoned Building” episode. I laughed when you said “…supposed to be my home in like only four months.” I’m glad you’re finally in.
Watching you build your own house reminds me how disabled I truly am lol. Great work I became addicted after watching your first video about this. It is relaxing and interesting
Love diagonal "the other way" hardwood floors. They look so much nicer than "this way" or "that way" floors. Worth the extra effort and cost in my opinion... even more in wide open Living areas like a living room.
Just want to say thank you for including us on this journey. I know your stress level is likely super high; and yet you find time to squeak in some videos. Not an easy thing you are doing, not to mention during a pandemic!
Great video. One shout out for aspiring DIY folks, make sure you check the building codes when it comes to installing hardwood flooring. Noise transmission and heat exchange are the two usual categories and the underlay component of the flooring system needs to meet the minimum spec at least. Especially if it’s an apartment complex.
Hard to believe that this is the same building that had dual-facing toilets
Don't lie, you hoped those made the cut didn't you? I surely did....
I assumed that’s why he bought the building.
@@pieroalbertideysasi i mean.. i did lol
Haha, I forgot about those. What a journey this has been!
The dueling commodes!
Gosh I remember when this all started. What a crazy transition already
its been a journey for sure!
@@modustrial You absolute have to do a special video with "before/after shots" of each room from the same perspective, when it is all completely finished!
The transformation is mindblowing! Greetings from Germany ;)
@@Badner83 editing that right now ;) doing a move-in update video next!
@@Badner83 Ii I’m
The first half of the ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx3ICSK6nSknaL_45CU2NmFSoXjarGMDiJ book is everything about wood: types, tools, finishes, setting up shop etc. The second half is all about doing projects for inside and outside of the home. The color pictures are helpful. After reading a dozen of these types of books, this is probably the best overall (layout, color photos, plans). Only detraction is that many of the projects use a table saw/router/planer, which are usually expensive and take up space, so the plans are less friendly to newcomers and the budget conscious. But I know I can use a drill, circular saw or a jigsaw to make the projects.
After the renovation is done, I hope you continue this series. I'd love to see how you decorate it and outfit it from an interior design standpoint, how you've outfitted it for all your creative outlets, and just what it's like to live in day-to-day.
that is exactly my plan!
@@modustrial Excellent! Looking forward to it!
Check out his videos before this reno, he makes incredible furniture too! I hope he makes a bed as cool as he did in his last loft........ No pressure Mike, lol.
That was always the plan, in fact that was supposed to start just about a year ago IIRC. Then COVID happened, then permit issues, then logistics issues due to COVID. It's been a Hell of a journey but he's getting there!
As someone who has been faithfully following since the beginning of this project...WELL DONE. I bet it feels so amazing to be moved in!
thanks Chris! it feels VERY good!
And that dude made his flight what a fucking bad ass man. Bad ass house bad ass project love it
Jacob is for sure a bad a**!!
Shoulder cat!
Shoulder cat!
Does whatever a shoulder cat does!
What a beautifully done book ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxo4aMFkUegBx-KHPIJlfwKPHu7kQXAR9N ! The text and the photographs are brilliant. It is thorough and genuinely informative. Joseph Truini got another winner! No one does it better! Love the Cape Cod Shed with the Blue door!
This channel is underated
I agree 100%! :)
Massively underrated.
Agreed!
@@Bryan916 what does pweds do?
@@Bryan916 deserves 2 million tbh
Wish these videos were longer they are just so fun to watch
Agreed
@Nicholas Hegg I do it every month, because it's how often he uploads them.
@Nicholas Hegg thank you!
@@LeonBlackbird guilty as charged :) BUT, second video this month is coming out within a week, so don't be a stranger ;)
Really ? I skipped all the talking, you can watch it in about 1 min.
Am I just strange or is it incredibly satisfying to see the diagonal boards contrast against the horizontal? It's little things like that I tend to notice in interiors and it's so pleasing.
I know, I'm weird.
Totally agree! I was thinking the same thing. The diagonals are a game changer in adding interest to the open areas. 👍🏻
I like it too, and I notice stuff like that, where it stands out because hardly anyone is willing to do the extra work to make it happen.
I still remember the first tour where you were climbing over garbage and "industrial waste" talking about how this was going to be a fantastic adventure, and from looking in, it has been absolutely amazing!
The change from what was there, to seeing what you envisioned slowly making its way into reality really shows your love for what will become (yes I know you've already moved in lol) a jewel of a place to live!
Thank you again for sharing the journey with us, and I'm looking forward to seeing that roof patio space once it's done :D
The timing of the flooring nailer hits to the music did not go unnoticed. Quality editing brother, love this channel!
I thought the same thing. Now there's some attention to detail.
A tip I was given to avoid ending with a tiny strip is to measure the length of the space and divide by the visible width of a board. Multiplying the part after the decimal point with the width of the board gives you the width of your last strip. If that’s less than roughly an inch after subtracting the expansion margin, you’re likely better off starting with half a board instead of a full with one.
It's less esthetical however. I would prefer a thin cut board at the end of the room so it's less visible.
Oh, this should've been with my bathroom tile as the last tile is a thin strip with a bunch of grout.
@@un1530 and I gave seen this scenario and it does appear to be a mistake somehow; at the time I wished it was at the wall behind furniture, ya.
@@un1530 It’s obviously a matter of taste in a lot of cases, but if your walls aren’t parallel you’re less likely to notice the difference on half a board than on a sliver
Hmm... Who knew Wolverine had a younger brother and that he was a realtor in Chicago of all places?
Isn't it common knowledge?
Are we watching the same video?
@@seanmcguire7974 Probably but I'm also high.
@@seanmcguire7974 did you see those guns
I know that diagonal flooring was a functional necessity, but it actually looks really cool!
Kitty was like Dad's pretending he's not moved in yet shall I break the secret
Q: Why are Mexican floors and carpets so soft?
A: Underlay, underlay!
I would have called a Mexican to huff that flooring upstairs
I approve your punch line :D it is funny
LOL!
The diagonal flooring looked like a lot of extra work but my god does it look good. 100% worth it for that finished look.
thanks, i agree!
I did the landings and decks on my outdoor stairs that way. Definitely worth the extra trouble! It’s so beautiful.
These floors are the perfect color for your space; make the rooms feel light and airy….. 😀
The cat's priorities are not yours when filming.
Man, I gotta say, you truly have poured yourself into this home. I am glad to be along for the ride.
You got some great friends/family/viewers that are helping your dream come true, and that's awesome.
It looks more amazing every step of the way!
Wish you nothing but good luck and keep up the great videos.
I could not have said it better myself. Gonna be sad when this is all complete. Have a good one :D
thank you! could not have done this without the help of those around me and all of you who support me by watching the vids!!
@@modustrial if I was closer I would help but if all I can do is watch and support your channel then that's what I am going to do! :)
So glad so many people were willing to help you out when you needed it. Hard to find good people these days. 👍👏👏👏
truly awesome! I honestly had more fun when they were here! Has got me thinking about trying to create more content and events with folks in the community!
@@modustrial I hope you do! Teamwork is always so much more enjoyable to partake in and to watch! Synergy breeds energy!!
@@modustrial You could probably do a “giveaway” of some kind where you let the lucky winner come help with a project. Like Tom Sawyer and whitewashing the fence.
Wow there are a lot of good looking people in Chicago.
Thank you sir!
I totally agree!!!
I've seen a lot of cool things in my life but perfectly aligned diagonal floors has to be right up there
OMG! You've been hiding that mega cute kittycat! The cat needs more screentime from now on, this is the internet and we worship the kittymonsters.
He has given him more screentime in the older videos. But a Building site isn't a place for a little cat
@@Craftlngo very true. Hopefully from now on more screentime for the cutie!
@@roozish his cat is already 17 years old. It's a wise old, gentleman
Yes! Moar kittehs plz!!!
What's great about your videos is it shows how much work is actually going into it. Couple years ago I had a contractor lay about 500 sqft flooring, never watched him do it since I got to work myself just gave him the keys. Worth every € I paid him when I see what kind of labor I didn't have to do.
I love how so many people are offering to help you out, truly shows what kind of energy you exert. Everyone’s so kind, it really warms my heart 🥺
That’s too funny. I saw you transition from laying out all the wood to talking about the underlayment, and was like 🧐🧐 “I hope he laid them out in the other room” 😂
2 years later I come back to figure out what plank he used to I can purchase it and then I find my own comment lol.
I love the flooring direction you chose through the hallway bud. I'm sure that added some installation time but its those little details that make your place stand out. Keep up the great work.
thanks man!
That kitty at the end, what a legend
Jealous. I've never had a cat that enjoyed doing the shoulder thing.
For even more challenge try a herringbone floor pattern. That is how I did my entrance, hallway and closets in cherry wood. I started with the closets for practice.
That’s one of my favorite patterns. I think that’s why I liked the diagonal so much because it breaks up the linear in the open spaces. Herringbone would be that extra amazing!!
I can only imagine the amount of pressure that comes with keeping up with one of UA-cam’s sickest series! Since day one this has not disappointed, I am so excited for every part of this awesome renovation
Hey hey, this is not nearly enough. I need more episode of thisss 😫😫
Pro tip when loading out upstairs. Clear some space at the top of the stairs. Shuttle a stack to the top of the stairs... then move the stack to where you need. That way you're up and down the stairs less often.
That or have someone take to top of stairs and someone from there onwards. If you do it right you'll only be walking halfway up the stairs to then slide it off onto the landing.
Having done it tens of thousands of times... trust me when I say it's a leg saver :-)
Putting the hard wood flooring at a 45° angle in your hallway was a stroke of genius, as it will give the illusion that the hallway looks wider than it already is. If you had put it length ways, it would have made the hallway look narrow.
This channel makes me want to run through a brick wall, then rebuild it.
Andrei: Not all heroes wear capes.
I can't believe how cuddly your cat is! He seems to enjoy being held like a small child!
BRO, thanks for the shout out!!! We're doing a proper property tour once this sexy joint is finished! Let's goooo!
"I'm not sure how we're going to stay up".
Someone's forgotten their sponsor!
lol, good point!
And all these helping hands popping up when he needs them.
As a trained floorlayer from switzerland, this is super fascinating to watch, we glue most of the hardwoodfloors (much bigger underfloor preparation) it doesnt sound expensive for the quality of the wood and the huge size and the details with the diagonal and the straight boards are beautiful! Light wood Floors are very common here, i am curious of the trim you pick, great work!
thank you!
Loving the Hair your starting to look like Bob Ross hehehe he is an Artist just like you!!
Addicted to this channel!
Tip for laying floor, if anyone reads this. You should stagger your joints at least 3 times the width of a single board i.e. for 8 inch boards, the joint in the next row should be at least 24 inches away from the joint in the row before. And don't repeat joints for at least 2 or 3 boards. It's much more aesthetically pleasing, especially if the boards are different shades, cos that's when the joints really jump out at you.
flooring's super interesting and all but you lost me when the cat came out... he had all my attention 😸
So... do you miss being a lawyer yet???? This whole project has been great to follow and is really turning out amazing. A little help from your friends is always a really sweet bonus. Looking forward to the move in vid. Hopefully even more friends showed up for that episode!!!
You mentioned saving on DYI install, but you didn't mention saving on finishing, let alone the mess to clean up after sanding and waiting for finish to dry. That alone saved you at least a week. Maple floor was a great choice. Guess the messed up boxes didn't end up being a problem?
you can estimate install around 2.50 to 3.50 sq ft for installation that should ballpark what he saved on 2600 sq. one box with some chips is hardly an issue when he had an entire floor to do. those boards easily turned into starters somewhere else. we paid 2.25/sq for our house install, but i fought on that hard. it drove the price down several hundred to the price point i could live with.
The commitment to the standard you've set yourself for the build is so admirable and I love that you haven't compromised on it. It's all coming together and I'm always invested in each new video. I'd love to see a walk through of the whole build by your realtor friend at the end and then an evaluation on how much equity you added to the building.
It's looking incredible! I can't believe how much work you did in such a short time. I cleaned out my garage yesterday--it took me all day--and today I am WRECKED. I'm limping and everything hurts. You just keep moving along--it's inspiring.
RIP “sacrificial board”. Thank you for your sacrifice. Lol
The day when Mike scrapes the peeling paint from the ceiling of the garage is the day i can finally rest.
It is amazing man, I came here because of the concrete work and more than one year after I'm amazed by the work, all the things you are achieving and I'm simply hooked to the renovation, it is sooooo cool. Thanks for making this content!
I put hardwood floors in my new house before I moved in, and it was a royal pain. Nobody told me that local building codes don't allow solid wood floors in basements - so I had to uninstall the entire floor in the basement and replace it with laminate wood flooring instead. I also had to level some of the floors before installing everything. I think I did around 2400 square feet, and it cost right at $30K - although that also includes two rooms of carpeting. If I had to do it over again, I would use bamboo in the kitchen. My neighbors have it in their kitchen, and it's super durable and looks great - plus it's sustainable and less costly.
amazing results, can't wait to see the studio and master fully furnitured :D
I see your notifications and I click right away !!!
Excellent content and beautiful workmanship.
thank you!
Jesus! The way the floor flows from the stairway next to officearea is just amazing. Impressive as usual!
That floor looks amazing! Hardwood flooring just gives that feeling of pure quality. The diagonal sections look awesome too!
I bet you're kicking yourself for getting rid of the elevator lol.
It's still there, just covered enough so I don't have to pass inspection for having an elevator ;)
@@modustrial ohhhhhhhhhhh lol
Forgot about the elevator
@@modustrial what if it’s hand operated or just a winch and a cargo box of some sort….like a big ass cranked dumb waiter?
@@modustrial I wondered why you didn't use it! 😉
what is the deal with all these guys helping you??? I can't get my own family to help me, let alone complete strangers.
I know right. I recently did about 1400 Sqft in my home and it ended up mostly me doing it while others "helped" by watching xD
@@darkgeargaming1564 And all of them were male models...
@10:05 you just have to start a UA-cam series :D
This place is going to be awesome when you're all done. Very inspiring.
Huge props to Jacob and Peter helping make the dream come alive
for sure!
“I’ve always wanted to convert a church”… that is pretty much what they want to do to you!
What's good for the goose is good for the gander
As someone tackling a DIY hardwood install himself this summer, I appreciate the thorough walk-through! It answered some questions.
no problem! When I do the flooring in the open living area in front, I plan to do a bit more of a detailed tutorial video. Hopefully that video will be out in July or early August.
@@modustrial herringbone installation would be awesome there‼️😉
So awesome how many folks came outta the woodwork to help with the woodwork. Bet the cat is loving all this new room he has to explore!
I don't know why they are discontinuing that flooring, it is gorgeous! I really like the diagonal placement! You are doing an amazing job and I love that you appreciate the help you receive!
13:26 most awkward homie shake.
For clarity, I didn't mean you, Mod!
That missed back pat hurt, but still followed through like a champ
@@LibertadNZ Yeah, but maybe don't do that and just read the room. It was a pound not a bro hug. Mod had it right.
Finally. I’ve been waiting for weeks for this
The maple really is stunning... gorgeous
So satisfying to hear the hammering match up with the beat of the music 8:12
Not gonna lie, the change in direction of the boards made me angry, not that I have a problem with it, it just ticked me off, but if the pattern still lines up, and you don't notice it, who cares or even if you do notice, if it's how you want it, go for it man! :D
I’m on team “run the entire building in the same direction” too. But hey it’s not my home and i don’t get a vote anyway…
@@pamjamas I hear ya, and in the closet, I probably wouldn't switch if I did it again....but in the hallway, I think it would look really weird to have horizontal boards.
Yeah, I've laid flooring at a couple properties and my preference is all flowing the same way throughout, but with carpet in the bedrooms
@@modustrial gotta say that the diagonal boards are awesome for visual interest in the open areas though. Looks incredible!! Well done! 🥂
Loving the series Mike, I always look forward to a new episode. I like the change in direction in the bedroom and closet, it provides a visual divide between the two spaces. And the diagonal boards look absolutely gorgeous! I'd have been tempted to run a board all the way round the perimeter of the studio and hallway (to give a border) and then run the boards diagonally but that adds a huge amount of extra work with the router table.
I'm really curious, having only ever laid porcelain tiles and floating floors: what's the point of the expansion gap if you're nailing every board to the floor several times anyway? Surely you're not expecting the very last board in the row to expand by that much?! I get it for floating floors as the boards could easily expand that much over the entire width of the floor, but surely you're more likely to see individual boards buckling if you're nailing them all down?
the nails can bend and move a bit. with only one side nailed down, you typically will see them all move in the same direction when expansion occurs, as I understand it
@@Curlyl0x I can confirm on the engineered wood. It looks just like solid when installed, but is way more stable. I left some small expansion gaps in a place that I can see, and it has never moved visibly.
I am loving your policy of, "Will plug and promote your UA-cam Channel/Business for help" (even if that's just carrying heavy stuff around).
ha! Andrei is a good guy -- I definitely see some synergy for us working together down the road. He's starting to go beyond just tours, and following some properties that are being renovated, flipped, etc.... his channel is one to watch :)
I really appreciated this video so much. I never knew about the strip to change the direction of the tongue. I will have to use that technique when I finally get to do a few tricky areas in my place. I also appreciated how you walked thru creating the thresholds and why you went with diagonal in the hallways vs long. I did engineered flooring in my dining room and want to do it in the rest of my house so this is lots to plan and think of.
the tongue trick is a life saver! I actually picked it up from the Home Renovision channel -- they have some fantastic in depth flooring tutorials. definitely worth checking out!
UGH…. That was a lot of humping moving all of that flooring. The finished product looks great!
Once again, the proud father feeling washes over me. Granted it's probably a dozen or two episode off, but Have you put any thought into what you'll do for content on the channel once you've completed this entire project?
Floor looks amazing. Excellent choice, and makes the upstairs look cheerful and bright.
Watching this place get turned into an actual amazing living home is amazing and actually made me realise that I can do this myself as well (over in the EU) I won't be recording it but hell. I be turning a run down place into my home in a few months :D
that's awesome! Congrats on going for it!
Have you had any unexplained stuff go on in your abandoned building? Inquiring minds would like to know!
stupid question but how do you nail the small pieces where the nail gun doesn't fit?
I was able to get my finish nailer right up to the edge, but you can also go old school and use a hammer and flooring nails.
@@modustrial can you demonstrate the finish nailer to the edge ? I thought that with its angle you wouldnt!
Alwaus look forward to your videos. Im hopiny to renovste my wife's old house in russia overnthe coming year
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Little details like that might make for good UA-cam Shorts or Stories content, but I'm not he'll have time to make those until the project is closer to be done.
With that floor, paint, and skylight it looks super clean like a museum.
thanks! I'm going for super clean in the back....sort of ying and yang vs. the more industrial feel in the front.
That diagonal floor looks amazing. We just built a new house and the whole house is diagonal ceramic (wood look) tile. We love it! 💚
THAT FLOOR IS FLIPPIN AMAZING
I'm now here for Modustrial cat content! 👌
I just rewatched the “I Bought an Abandoned Building” episode. I laughed when you said “…supposed to be my home in like only four months.” I’m glad you’re finally in.
Came for the reno, stayed for bob. Looks amazing!
Love all the guests you have in this episode hahaha
I'm floored by how good the job turned out!
We see what you did there... nice
I see what you did there
@@theodorec5775 I already said that... lol
For underlayment, I use carpet layers spay adhesive just to tack it down, obviously, you can't staple into concrete!
The lighter flooring really brightens up the space and looks great. I typically hate lighter colored wood flooring but this works great in the space.
Watching you build your own house reminds me how disabled I truly am lol. Great work I became addicted after watching your first video about this. It is relaxing and interesting
It was so cool that Jacob, Pete, Bob, Julian, and Andre helped you...🤜🤛
I love the color flooring you chose. It'll brighten up your rooms. Dark floors are so common. You made an excellent choice.
Love the hard wood flooring. I showed my coworkers over at floor and decor and they are loving it!
The cool shit we do adds so much time to our projects. Looks great man.
Beautiful wood floors. I can't wait till the finished tour. Keep 'em coming.
Love diagonal "the other way" hardwood floors. They look so much nicer than "this way" or "that way" floors. Worth the extra effort and cost in my opinion... even more in wide open Living areas like a living room.
Just want to say thank you for including us on this journey. I know your stress level is likely super high; and yet you find time to squeak in some videos. Not an easy thing you are doing, not to mention during a pandemic!
I have installed a bunch of hardwood flooring and I still learned something new on this one. Great job and I love the maple!
Great video.
One shout out for aspiring DIY folks, make sure you check the building codes when it comes to installing hardwood flooring.
Noise transmission and heat exchange are the two usual categories and the underlay component of the flooring system needs to meet the minimum spec at least. Especially if it’s an apartment complex.
I LOVE this flooring! I really love the diagonal and the master closet change in direction.
Obsessed about what’s the kitchen new plan will look like? I can’t wait 😅
kitchen plan is the same as I showed in the kitchen design vid for the most part....now I just gotta make it a reality :)