NEW FLOORS!

So the title of this post is NEW FLOORS. However, at this point, they're not exactly new. They were installed relatively quickly considering the amount of work it took. I just have been slack about posting. Chris and I were so lucky to have so much help from friends and family during this whole process. We couldn't be happier with the end result.

 The floors we chose were called Toasted Chestnut by Allen + Roth from Lowe's. For the price, they feel and look like a great quality.

Our first step was to remove all of the baseboards and lay a vapor barrier to prevent moisture from getting to the flooring. We then began the process of laying out the floors to make sure the seams varied. The hardest part of the whole process was cutting around cabinets and corners, trimming door jambs and making sure there was enough of an expansion gap for the floors to "breathe". We used spacers to help with this. 

I actually got in and got my hands dirty cutting the floors where need be and tapping them into place. I have a new respect for people who do this for a living. It is seriously hard on your body! After the floors were in we had to put the baseboards back on, patch and paint them and add the matching quarter round.

 I could seriously kick myself because I took photos of the entire process of installing the floors. They stayed on my phone for a month and then I mistakenly deleted them. Do not fret, I DO have "after" photos.

I am so happy this project is complete. In my opinion the floors alone have transformed the entire house. Thanks again to everyone who helped us mark this big item off the "to do" list. We couldn't have done it without you!