Monday, April 26, 2010

Excuse me....

...but we've taken a few days to remove carpet, tack strip, pad, and glue from the living area of our home. In order to sand and refinish the preexisting, 73 yr old hardwood floors. It was a bit of a task but as you can see, well worth the time and trouble! The total cost was less than $250. Feel free to ask questions if you are considering such a project...we learned a lot this week and couldn't be happier.
Next project....clean out the garage and have a sale! Woohoo!!!
If you need anything don't hesitate to ask, I might have it!
Plan to paint tomorrow and post tomorrow! Until then.....

17 comments:

Rochelle said...

Oh Roxanne...the floors look great! Having wood floors is so much better than having carpet. It certainly warms up the room - probably a lot of hard work though!
Enjoy!
Rochelle

Channa, Oh its the Coachs Wife said...

Looks BEAUTIFUL!! Y'all did a great job. JR re-did our hardwood floors when we lived in Athens, they turned out great but not nearly as pretty as yours!

Great Job!

Nancy @ Ella Elaine said...

Wowser! I know from experience how much love, sweat and tears are put into getting the floors to look that good. Thanks for being one of those to preserve the past. Your house is smiling.
(I am looking for some pieces of tin with the flat approx. 4" squares if you happen to have any in your garage...)
Nancy

Katie said...

WOW! Roxanne, that looks amazing! I always wonder why anyone would cover hard wood floors up in the first place! Will you have any furniture in your sale? :) I need a new chair for my living room!

Jody said...

WOW! That is amazing! And to do it so quick. I have done some of this and it can be such a mess :) Excited for you! Enjoy painting...hey, have you had a moment to paint my picture, ha. I know you have little time but I am so excited :)

Paris said...

Wow! It looks great! Hard wood floors are beautiful and add so much character to a home. You guys did an awesome job- and in such a short amount of time! You are inspirational in every way!

~Paris

Sandy, Sisters of Season said...

Hi Roxanne, Don't you just love hardwood floors . . you guys did a good job. Think of all those pretty rugs you could put down. Happy painting!

courtney said...

wow!! they look beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Oh Roxanne! They look mah-ve-lous!

Please call me for a "preview" to your sale. You have great taste! In other words, your stuff should be in my home! ;)

Yours,
Rachel Riley

Joni said...

The floors look great!
You always are so good at everything.
YOU ROCK!!!!

Terry Browder, www.saylesranch.com said...

Roxanne: Floors look great! Can't wait to see them!

aimee said...

what a fantastic job! they are beautiful. i love wood floors.
blessings,
aimee

Stokes and Company said...

Wow! Looks Great..I love it. Sooo much better then carpet.

paperbird said...

So beautiful- I adore wood floors, especially antique wood floors. You did an amazing job.

bunnytrails said...

Hi Friend! So sorry I have not been by. I will next week...pinky promise! The floors look FAB!!

Stacey said...

Woo Hoo!! That is unbelievably pretty. You should be proud.

Stacey said...

Roxanne, I just saw the note you left me and had to come back by. Let me say this in Texan, HI! I'm a Dallas girl with a serious Texas accent...living in Oklahoma. :)