When we first started the renovation of the store's new home, I learned that the original floor in the post office was terrazzo, but that it was so damaged by the multiple layering of floors over the years that it wasn't salvagable at a feasible price. Turns out, the only part of the store that was terrazzo was the first 10 feet of the front, and a few rooms in the warehouse/back. And after a long, hot weekend of work from a local concrete contractor, the first 10 feet have been restored! Not only were they restored beautifully, as you can see from the contractor's pictures below, but he worked over the weekend so that the floors could be covered with paper by Monday for the walls to be worked on.
I haven't been able to see these floors yet, and since they've been covered until the project is complete, I won't even be able to see them for weeks. But I'm really glad that the contractor took pictures so that I could show them off to you. Thanks, Nick!
Oh Allison -- fabulous. What character they add to the building...that is wonderful enough without them but this is extra-special.
Posted by: Kim B. | June 08, 2011 at 02:37 PM
Hooray for Nick! Contractors that go above and beyond (like working over a sweltering weekend) should be celebrated. I've got a team of hard-working plumbers here digging and sweating in a 70' trench, so I'm thankful for all the contractors that know how to get things done. Thanks for sharing your lovely restored floor.
Posted by: bonny | June 08, 2011 at 02:44 PM
Every time I look at your remodel pictures it reminds me of the post office in my little home town of Chelsea, MI and the way it smelled. and that's a good thing, it didn't smell bad, it just had its own smell.
Posted by: Candice Hope | June 08, 2011 at 02:50 PM
Things are really looking great!
I'm so happy for you and your big plans!
Posted by: Nancy | June 08, 2011 at 08:52 PM
Beautiful...I am so excited for you.
Posted by: Renee' | June 08, 2011 at 09:56 PM
The floors are gorgeous & with the light from all those window, I can't think of a better place for a yarn shop.
Posted by: Donna | June 09, 2011 at 12:51 AM
Thanks for letting my company be part of your project. Good Luck in your new building!
Nick Dancer
Posted by: Nick | June 09, 2011 at 10:57 AM
How exciting! So happy to see pictures! Keep 'em coming!
Posted by: April | June 09, 2011 at 07:59 PM
Beautiful! Its so hard to beleive that such beautiful flooring was ever covered up with somethinge else. And to be able to save an original feature of the building is such an awesome thing.
Posted by: RustyBird | June 09, 2011 at 11:03 PM
I LVOE terrazzo floors!
Posted by: Stephanie Miller | June 12, 2011 at 05:57 PM