Preserving Hollywood icons and mastering 1930s-style flooring
Join Kevin O'Connor for a rare, close-up inspection of the Hollywood Sign alongside its preservation expert, Chris Baumgart. This episode also explores the intricate craftsmanship required to replicate historic architectural details and period-accurate flooring.
In Silver Lake, flooring contractor Luke Hiller demonstrates how to achieve a 1930s aesthetic by pairing new red oak with a walnut feature strip. The renovation continues with the construction of a new terrace, where the crew utilizes foam-based prefabricated decorative corbels that are finished with stucco to match the home's exterior.
The episode also highlights sustainable landscaping and masonry. Landscape designer Melanie Williams showcases how low-water plants can maintain high aesthetic appeal in Windsor Square, while tile contractor Carlos Sandoval installs California-made terra cotta tile on the back terrace.
Source: This Old House | Kevin Goes Hollywood (S32 E23) | FULL EPISODE
