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Title: Interior renovation started
Post by: Karl Shurtleff on July 31, 2017, 04:55:40 pm
I am starting the interior of my 94 U280 Grand Villa. I installed travertine on the entry steps this weekend. Jackknife couch, recliner and chair have been sent to the upholstery shop to be done in new leather...Hopefully the couch will be much more comfortable! The front curtains and bedroom curtains are being made, new blinds have been ordered, flooring has been removed. I will be installing new hardwood... and travertine in front of the shower and toilet.  Who thought carpet was a good idea around the toilet??Oh!  And that old Corian...GONE!...replacing it with Chiseled edge granite....replacing that useless Corian table with a hammered copper bar,  and bar stools....and a hammered copper bath sink installed in Rain Forest marble....changing all bath fixtures to oil rubbed bronze....and more...More photos to come as we progress.  Can you tell that I am excited??..It's only money, right??  ; ;D
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: Bill & Kim on July 31, 2017, 05:53:44 pm
That's some really nice tile work, Karl! 

Lookin' good! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: Jeff & Sandy on July 31, 2017, 07:19:54 pm
Looks great! Can't wait to see your progress.
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: its toby on July 31, 2017, 08:02:24 pm
Can't wait to see it Karl, don't see a lot of gv renos on here any more but the memory bank is working until the wallet says go.
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: Karl Shurtleff on July 31, 2017, 10:18:41 pm
Can't wait to see it Karl, don't see a lot of gv renos on here any more but the memory bank is working until the wallet says go.
My wallet will be screaming...But go big or stay home...Got to get it ready for tailgate season in about a month!
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: Green99 on August 04, 2017, 10:03:09 am
Karl,
The tile looks fantastic.  Anxious to see pics as you progress.
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: Old Knucklehead on August 04, 2017, 01:20:21 pm
That's First Class! Great looking job, Karl. Thanks for the pics. Send more please.
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: Karl Shurtleff on October 02, 2017, 08:10:07 am
Renovations continue...It has been a little slow going but I am getting there....
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: stump on October 02, 2017, 08:14:16 am
Karl I really like your flooring also,What did you use? ^.^d
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: Karl Shurtleff on October 02, 2017, 08:18:11 am
Karl I really like your flooring also,What did you use? ^.^d
It is an oil finished hickory...I will get you the brand and style.
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: Chuck & Jeannie on October 02, 2017, 08:37:14 am
WOW!  You are doing a terrific job of renovation.  Love the kitchen counter top with the rough edges, and the excellent coordination of colors and materials.  I hope my DW doesn't see this thread!  (Just kidding - I will definitely show it to her)
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: Carol Savournin on October 02, 2017, 10:57:57 am
That is OUTSTANDING decor.  If only the designers at Foretravel were inclined to choose finishes as rich looking and easy on the eye as the ones you have placed in your coach!  Most of the new rigs coming out of Foretravel make me think of the inside of a hair salon!  Well done ... VERY well done!! 
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: bogeygolfer on October 02, 2017, 12:28:26 pm
Great job Karl!  Love the theme. 

Whoop!

Chris
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: kb0zke on October 02, 2017, 01:41:06 pm
"And that old Corian...GONE!...replacing it with Chiseled edge granite....replacing that useless Corian table with a hammered copper bar,  and bar stools....and a hammered copper bath sink installed in Rain Forest marble...." How much is the weight changing? Up or down? I would think that the granite would be quite a bit heavier than the Corian.
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: jcus on October 02, 2017, 01:57:20 pm
I am using about 20 hp just to haul around my granite countertops. 3/4 in granite 13 lbs per sq ft. 3/4 in corian 6.7 lbs per sq ft.
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: Karl Shurtleff on October 02, 2017, 03:54:43 pm
"And that old Corian...GONE!...replacing it with Chiseled edge granite....replacing that useless Corian table with a hammered copper bar,  and bar stools....and a hammered copper bath sink installed in Rain Forest marble...." How much is the weight changing? Up or down? I would think that the granite would be quite a bit heavier than the Corian.

It might be heavy....but the DW does not weigh much! ;) 
 
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: Balcanthez on October 02, 2017, 06:04:42 pm
Amazing transformation! Like the blend of colors and the warm feel you have created!
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: its toby on October 02, 2017, 07:45:59 pm
It's reall fantastic Karl. It's also impressive how just a counter top, floor and window treatment make these look better than most new high liners.
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: Jeff & Sandy on October 02, 2017, 08:15:59 pm
Karl, did you also do the bathroom counter? Love to see a picture of that. Amazing work, truly.
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: Karl Shurtleff on October 02, 2017, 08:57:12 pm
The bathroom is a little further behind. Still need to grout, install backsplash and shower door. I had all of the towel bars , rings, light fixtures and shower surround powder coated in bronze.
Karl, did you also do the bathroom counter? Love to see a picture of that. Amazing work, truly.
Title: Re: Interior renovation started
Post by: Jeff & Sandy on October 02, 2017, 09:04:22 pm
Fantastic!