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The walls in the new addition are just about ready for paint. The new fireplace will make this new in-law suite very cozy. This Majestic wood-burning fireplace uses outside air for combustion. It operates like a standard wood stove with the doors closed while the fire is burning. Measurements were taken prior to installation, allowing for a six-foot mantle. The structure for the fireplace is trimmed out with lightweight New England fieldstone from Connecticut. The installation can go from the top down because it does not require any structural footings underneath. The home’s interior is painted with Sherwin-Williams Duration, a self-priming latex paint designed for one-coat coverage. Best practices are followed to get a smooth, even finish. Homeower Howard Brickman sets up the interior doors for installation. He chose a four-panel contemporary door with mission sticking, commonly referred to as a Shaker-style door. The door features an engineered-wood core with a birch-veneer face. Birch was selected because of its versatility. The engineered wood is a high-density material, making the door more stable and resistant to problems like warping. Upstairs, the Bellawood prefinished red oak floors are put down. The floorboards are hammered into place by Howard and his son, Richard.
