Tuesday, May 11, 2010

The Upstairs - Chapter 8 (the hallway)

Ugh, the hallway.

Originally, I had plans of ripping out this carpet when I ripped it out of the office and third bedroom, but then I discovered it was in similar condition to the stairs (unfinished with paint splattered all over it). So, my plans changed, and I decided to suck it up for awhile longer because I wasn't in the mood for another staining project.

This was a great idea in theory, but I quickly got sick of looking at the nasty carpet, so I convinced Brent it would be a nicer eyesore looking at the unfinished hardwoods than the nasty carpet.

I was so right.

Before:
Directly after:
Once sanded:
This floor has even been Chip tested and approved:
While I definitely have plans to stain the floors, my only goal is to have it done by August. So when I get it exactly get done is a mystery.

8 comments:

  1. Ha! I love your dog's expression!

    And definitely nicer looking floors unfinished than the stained carpet! Good call :)

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  2. I agree! your hall looks much better without the carpet, and your dog is freakin adorable! Can't wait to see your finished project:)

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  3. They are going to be gorgeous when you finish- what color are you going to stain them?

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  4. Agree...and how cute is that doggie too...made me smile

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  5. Thanks everyone! I call Chip my model dog, because he has the classic Westie face.

    Yoga Gal – The floors in the office and third bedroom are that golden color, so I'm going to go with that.

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  6. You are really lucky to have that hardwood under the carpet...already an improvement!

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  7. I'm sure it will look so good when it does get done. But in the mean time the Westie makes it look great...lol..
    Have a great week.

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  8. It looks alot better, and your dog is so cute!

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