In taking on the kitchen remodeling project this year, I was aware of the fact that it would take several months to actually fully complete the project. In September, we tore out ceiling soffets, old cabinets, and countertops, replacing the old with beautiful new oak cabinets and beveled-edge laminate countertops. We installed a dishwasher. We moved the natural gas line to accomodate the new location of the stove. We moved outlets and switches, and even modified the ductwork to get the air flowing under the new section of cabinets.
We had the walls finished and ceilings re-sprayed by a great contractor and have prepared new baseboard moulding for the kitchen and dining room. So what's left? The new floor. Get rid of the carpet in the dining area, and cover up the linoleum in the kitchen with something new.
We've decided to go with a Pergo product (Antique Amber Oak) and plan to extend it through the kitchen into the dining room, tying those rooms together into a more informal and open space. I'm hoping to have the bulk of the installation done this coming weekend.
Preparation for the new floor started last night. I pulled up the carpet in the dining room, rolled up the capet padding, yanked out all the carpet tack strips, and vacummed up about 11 pounds of dirt (from under the carpet and padding) from the wood subflooring. Tonight I'll pull up the remaining carpet padding staples, finish building up the floor with plywood and luann (to make it level with the kitchen), and possibly purchase the Pergo (and related stuff) flooring materials at Ye Olde Home Depot. I hope I'll remember to take some photos of the progress. Or at least of the final product!
With any luck we'll have a brand-spankin'-new floor in place early next week to compliment the remodeled kitchen.
Posted by MEK at January 20, 2004 11:34 AM