Thursday, July 16, 2009

Laminate Floors

These last few weeks have been a whirlwind. Three weeks ago we tackled laminate flooring. It looks great - but there are a few things we have learned along the way

1) It will take three times longer than you expect.

2) At least one tool will break before the project is finished

3) Don't even attempt the project if you don't have a local hardware store close by. You'll become good friends through multiple visits.

4) All the kitchen and laundry room appliances being in the living room creates a classic "ox in the mire" situation.

5) Good knee pads are totally worth the expense!

6) Great neighbors who take care of your kids all day, feed them, entertain them, make you meals and loan you their spouse are incredible!

Here are a few before and after pictures.

3 comments:

Flora said...

The floors look fantastic! It totally updated the look and feel of the kitchen - congrats on doing it all yourself too!

Shirley said...

The floors look great. The color of the wood is so beautiful. You are both so talented!

Heathelyn said...

Oh, Heather. All your hard work paid off. Your house is beautiful!!