Weekend from hell

Apologies are due for the complete lack of posting over the weekend ...

... I was somewhat pre-occupied with the seemingly never-ending, household D.I.Y. project list :-(

And, I have to tell you, I never want to see a tin of varnish again - what a nightmare :-((

Here's a quick synopsis of the weekend from hell:

• remove all furniture (everything on the floor in fact) from the kitchen and not insubstantial hallway


• sweep said floors (several times) to remove a huge amount of dust and a truly indescribable amount of cat hair


• sand both floors (by hand) to remove the top layer of existing varnish to ensure any new varnish 'takes' properly


• wash both floors with white spirit - I assume (just followed instructions) to ensure complete cleanliness and in preparation for the new varnish


• varnish both floors with 1st coat


• allow 2 hours to dry


• varnish both floors with 2nd coat


• allow 2 hours to dry


• varnish both floors with 3rd coat


• allow 2 hours to dry


• leave flat empty for at least 8 hours before 'heavy traffic' allowed on new surfaces
  

Now, the finished product does look pretty good (if I don't mind saying so myself) but what a performance getting there.

That is definitely it - no more D.I.Y. this side of 2008 ... my lawyers are on standby :-)