. . . the before of the area that I was most worried about.
. . . the "during" stage of sanding. I was still worried. The spots still showed.
THE AFTER!!!!!
The living room before . . .
. . . and after.
The other end of the living room before . . .
. . . and after.
A problem area that needed the pine boards replaced with oak . . .
. . . and after.
This area was cut terribly roughly and crooked (previously covered with carpet) . . .
. . . and "during repair" while being made presentable . . .
. . . and after.
No comparison picture, just a shot of the hallway that shows how awesomely it was finished.
I'm happy!
Isn't it amazing what they can do? I had to have this done at my old house and I was thrilled with the results too.
ReplyDeleteThat must feel good!!! What's prettier in a house than beautiful wood floors??
sandra - mmmmmmmmm, yes. They feel wonderful under my feet. Wish I'd had it done long ago so I could have enjoyed it!
ReplyDeleteWow! So shiny and pretty! :)
ReplyDeletejen - Nothing much better than clean, new "anything," is there? I'm enjoying them for a short time, at least.
ReplyDeleteWow! They are beautiful and so worth the hassle, aren't they?
ReplyDeletewow that is AWESOME. I heart hardwood floors! My next house I want to be an "old" house. I have no interest in new ones.
ReplyDeleteThe floors look GREAT!!!! I can't believe the difference. That is going to be a huge selling point.
ReplyDeleteragged - Oh, yes, they are! I recall that you did this not long ago, so you understand just how rewarding it really can be. I love them.
ReplyDeletepatti - A few months ago I would have said the same thing. I would have considered an older, fixer upper (within reason). Now I'm tired of fixer-ing!! The beauty and character of older homes warms my heart, but I would have to refurbish the bathroom to be somewhat of a "garden" bath, and have BIG closets. No big deal!!!! hee hee
caroline - I couldn't believe they would get those stains completely out! He did an awesome job! Let me know if you want his name & # before I leave.
I'm glad the floors are done and you can come enjoy the NM weather soon. Now that you're back, I feel like the summer reruns are over and we can enjoy your new, and always interesting, posts. :)
ReplyDeleteAMAZING
ReplyDeletewow!(-:
ReplyDeletelooks great.
are you moving now?
why is it people fix up their houses right before moving so other people can enjoy it??
Awesome floors, Lyn! Nothing beats a good floor job. I'm happy that you're happy. :)
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing more beautiful than a hardwood floor....except our children and grandchildren.
ReplyDeletethe floor looks great. i like to see some one that gets satisfied with a job . most of the time things go bad but it looks fantastic.
ReplyDelete3s - Yes, indeed! I'm going to be there for the fall colors (if there are any with the drought). I'm invigorated and excited, to say the least!
ReplyDeleteold - Isn't it??
m - I'm leaving very soon. You know, I would have refinished the floors long ago if I'd known jkust how beautiful they were! But you're right. The best part for me is that I will have wonderful memories or how beautiful the house looks now. That's a good thing.
catherine - Thanks. It feels good to feel happy and be looking forward to my new life. The floors are kind of a "springboard" to that, I think.
seven - you have just uttered a most profound statement. Yes, and yes.
mrhaney - I've been fortunate in most everything I've hired done. And the ones I've done myself have been sometimes frustrating, but magnificent training and definitely self-satisfying.
That looks fabulous!!!
ReplyDeletesassy- Thanks! I'm enjoying seeing the ol' house like this. Even without furniture, it feels the best it has in a long, long time.
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