Store Renovations Chapter 7

2 coats on the floor and the third this evening after another light sand to bring up the finish.

The original floor has responded to the stain really well.

Cabinets are being carefully dissected today to have some glass panels replaced.

All the wooden beading needs to be removed to extract the affected panes and then the cabinets need to be re assembled, braced and strengthened.

Painters are well into their work haveing "cut" most of the square stopped areas, the skirting is all installed and there is definite progress.

Tomorrow is a massive day.

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