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💃💃💃 started flooring today!!!

homedecor1 — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 01:58:43 GMT

I swear the dumbest things excite me lately...guess because I have no patience to wait and this wait has been a long one😉

My contractor came this afternoon & like "2 ninjas" pulled up carpet thru house...tomorrow will chop out tiled areas and by Monday or Tuesday the flooring will be done!!

Happy Dance ... oh wait, where will I put all my "stuff" since my empty guest room is now my storage shed😉😂😂

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sceniccoast — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 02:12:18 GMT

@homedecor1

I'd be happy as well if we had our floors all replaced. We have a 50s home & most of the wood creaks when walking on them.

Gets annoying at times.

Wishing you more happiness once completed. I'm sure they'll look beautiful.

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Carmie — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 02:30:52 GMT

I have carpeting in my master that is over 30 years old...white carpet. It doesn't look that bad...it's okay for its age, but it needs replaced. We were going to do it last winter, but never got around to it.

The other three bedrooms have newer, but not new carpet as does the hall and stairs. I am unsure if I want to just carpet the master, carpet the entire 2nd floor or change over to hardwood or some other solid surface for all of the rooms or just the master.

@homedecor1 what are you replacing your carpet and tiled areas with? if I knew what I wanted, I'd be done by now. I also have conflicting thoughts about all the rooms having the same flooring material or different ones.

I am sure you will be thrilled when everything is done and is nice and fresh and new.

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homedecor1 — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 03:09:12 GMT

@Carmie

LVP - luxury vinyl planks. I fell in love with it (and durability) when we toured new housing complex. I honestly couldn't believe it was LVP in these new homes looks exactly like hardwoods.

Then I had it done in our guest bathroom when we remodeled it. It's so nice no tile grout lines and super easy to clean!

I chose this for the floors:

Hope-pic came up ok my Ipad is "slowly" dying just ordered a new one -- another thing I'm patiently waiting for🙄😉

homedecor1

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homedecor1 — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 03:13:07 GMT

@sceniccoast

I hear ya about the squeaking & creaking -- my son lives in a home from the 50s and boy nobody goes unnoticed walking around in his house😉! No burglar stands a chance 😂😂

I tell him it's character he tells me "drives them crazy!"

Living in FL no floor joists here -- all concrete slabs no basements.😉

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Carmie — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 03:48:18 GMT

@homedecor1 Thank you for responding. I am very interested in these LVP floors. I have looked at a few I like, but have never seen them on anyone's floor..or maybe I did and thought they were hardwoods.

I have all hardwoods on my main level

I like the floor you have chosen. Thank you again. I am going to go have another look.

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ECBG — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 04:06:29 GMT

VERY pretty! You'll love it!

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qvcfreak — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 04:25:07 GMT

I’m doing the happy dance 💃🏽 with you. Yay!

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homedecor1 — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 04:35:03 GMT

@Carmie

Just some info because I did extensive research.

There are different "grades" of LVP. The ones you see at Home Depot and Lowe's are sometimes a lower grade (which you can tell from prices). make sure you inquire what the "mm thickness" is.

My rooms are considered high traffic so I got the highest MM (I think it's 12mm) I bought the material from a company which is a distributor for flooring only.

Of course, I'm sure you are the same you research the materials. I hired a licensed, bonded & insured contractor. (He's expensive but has done all the reno work in my home)

Will post final pictures once I get things back in semi "order" or when they finish. Hopefully, it will be well worth the wait😉🙂

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Carmie — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 04:44:55 GMT

@homedecor1 I quickly looked at some of the floors at different grades. I know that the best ones cost just about the same as hardwood.

My DH was concerned that they will float instead of being nailed down. I want something that is easy care, looks great and will last.

My first floor hardwoods are great, but they take a long time to measure, line up and nail down. Then you have to sand and put a protective finish on them. It takes a long time and you have to get everything off of the floors for about two weeks including the closets.

I would rather jockey furniture from room to room while the floors are being laid than having to drag everything down the stairs and into the garage.

I want convenience and easy.

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rms1954 — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:44:09 GMT

@homedecor1 wrote:
I swear the dumbest things excite me lately...guess because I have no patience to wait and this wait has been a long one😉

My contractor came this afternoon & like "2 ninjas" pulled up carpet thru house...tomorrow will chop out tiled areas and by Monday or Tuesday the flooring will be done!!

Happy Dance ... oh wait, where will I put all my "stuff" since my empty guest room is now my storage shed😉😂😂

Lucky you. Hope all goes quickly and well. My 10-day kitchen and 5-day bath projects have now been going on for 8 months.

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deedledeedeedle — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:27:08 GMT

Since when, dear @homedecor1, is having new floors installed not exciting? I wouldn't be able to sleep for a week being so excited.

You go, girl, and please share a pic of your new and exciting reformed space.

dee

@homedecor1 wrote:
I swear the dumbest things excite me lately...guess because I have no patience to wait and this wait has been a long one😉

My contractor came this afternoon & like "2 ninjas" pulled up carpet thru house...tomorrow will chop out tiled areas and by Monday or Tuesday the flooring will be done!!

Happy Dance ... oh wait, where will I put all my "stuff" since my empty guest room is now my storage shed😉😂😂

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Zhills — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:48:25 GMT

Can't wait to see your pics. Your home is beautiful.

Did you take some "before" pics?

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ladycos — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 16:54:23 GMT

@homedecor1
It’s always nice to know a project is coming to an end. Especially to have your home back and everything normal again. And the best part is the freshness of everything new. It’s sounds like it’s going to be lovely, be sure to share some photos.

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Twins Mom — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 22:12:16 GMT

@Carmie

I totally understand your comment about needing to decide what material to use. This has been my conflict for past two years. I don't want sound resinance but I like idea of easy clean. On the other hand I enjoy warmth and softness underfoot. I have also noted that area rugs prevalently used and they can be tripping hazard.

Nice choice of flooring @homedecor1

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homedecor1 — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 22:12:30 GMT

(sorry my house is a mess😉 but a good mess!!🙂

Some pics as they started ... like 2 ninjas they pulled the rugs up...they did it so fast I forgot to take before pics!

did the tile removing this morning oh the dust😳-- they plan to be done by Monday or Tuesday with the flooring (they don't work weekend).

So everyone knows how "one thing leads to another" during a reno --

My spouse who hates change - surprised the heck out of me

loves the look & color: always against removing rugs/tile
wants me to look for some new furniture🙂
AND out of no where asks the contractor when he can do master bathroom reno (he's been fighting me on that one)

WHAT! This guy is on a spending spree -- fine with me😉

Happy weekend I'll be shopping😉🙂🙂🙂

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homedecor1 — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 22:15:25 GMT

@Carmie

yes these are not nailed down -- interlocking floating style.

I have them in guest bathroom -- lightly dampened microfiber pad with water and clean with vinegar (if real dirty). I don't use any chemicals for cleaning just good ole vinegar!

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homedecor1 — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 22:17:53 GMT

@rms1954

and I thought my kitchen reno for 2 months was a long time

I'd be crazy hopefully it's not contractor or something major causing it to take so long and just the problem getting materials.🤞🏻

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drizzellla — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 22:32:45 GMT

Homedecor - just curious - why did you decide to remove the tile? I thought it looked so nice. I want to have tile installed in the kitchen but I am running against resistance.

My husband wants the floating vinyl planks that you are having installed. The kitchen is such a high traffic area, I can't help but think that it needs tile to with stand the traffic.

But I must admit that your flooring does look nice. And hope that it continues to make you happy.

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homedecor1 — Sat, 09 Jan 2021 00:24:20 GMT

@drizzellla

The tile portion was a 8x8 entrance into the home. The tiles were slowly cracking and lifting -- just a mess. Of course, it had to be removed for the flooring.

As for the kitchen, I had that done a year or so ago. I replaced my old 12x12 tiles (broken and lifted) with porcelain wood like tiles. I do like it but hate the grout lines (eventhough its sealed) - but I didn't know about the waterproof LVP when I did it or I would have carried it through the entire house.

The LVP is waterproof and would be perfect for the kitchen and NO grout lines.