the floors
This weekend we finished up with the tile removal from our kitchen/dining area. I couldn't resist, I had to take a picture of those last few pieces, just to remember what it was like.
The tile removal was totally worth it, though EXTREMELY dirty and dusty. I can't tell you how happy I am to be done with all that tile dust.
I think we'll leave the floors just as they are. They could use an topcoat of polyurethane, but I'm in no hurry to do that. Thanks to a wood stain pen, I was able to touch up all those screw holes in a snap.
I'd like to say that we're almost done with the kitchen, but we're not. We still need to paint the baseboards, install new counter tops and replace some windows. *Sigh*, we're getting there...
They look amazing! What a difference. I'd like to meet those silly people that put tile over that!
Posted by:Katie | February 04, 2008 at 06:51 AM
Wow, the foor is beautiful.
Posted by:Judy | February 04, 2008 at 07:08 AM
we are buying "distressed wood" flooring like that for our living room and kitchen...I am amazed that anyone would cover such gorgeous floor! I LOOOOVE it!
Posted by:Heather W | February 04, 2008 at 07:12 AM
The floor looks great. Like Heather said, people pay good money to get that look.
Posted by:Elizabeth K | February 04, 2008 at 07:16 AM
I love that rich, dark color!
Posted by:Autum | February 04, 2008 at 07:22 AM
It's looking good. I bet that was really hard work. The kind you get tired of doing. I am glad you are now done so you can enjoy the end result.
Posted by:Lauren | February 04, 2008 at 07:34 AM
Wow, I just love how they look - it must feel so different in there to you, going from light tile to such dark flooring. Good luck with all of the rest!
Posted by:Lisa Clarke | February 04, 2008 at 07:45 AM
That floor is AWESOME!
Posted by:Knitterella | February 04, 2008 at 07:55 AM
Hey, it's all progress! And that is some huge progress. Huge! It looks fantastic.
Posted by:Sarah Jackson | February 04, 2008 at 07:58 AM
Wow, the floors are beautiful! I can't believe someone would ever cover those up with TILE!
Posted by:Brea | February 04, 2008 at 08:08 AM
your floors look terrific... you kitchen looks terrific! You must feel so happy and pleased.
I hope everyone is feeling better!
Posted by:kat | February 04, 2008 at 08:20 AM
Those floors are amazing! I can't believe someone covered them up with tile...
Posted by:Sarah | February 04, 2008 at 08:27 AM
Wow - those floors are amazing! I can't believe they were covered up!
Posted by:Carrie S. | February 04, 2008 at 08:27 AM
so nice to find such great floors under the tile! the dark color looks great with the green walls--can't wait to see the finished product.
Posted by:carrie | February 04, 2008 at 08:39 AM
Wow, they are looking great!
Posted by:Stephanie | February 04, 2008 at 08:42 AM
I love the floors! There is something about rich and dark hardwood floors that make a home seem so warm and cozy!
Posted by:Stephanie | February 04, 2008 at 08:45 AM
That looks so great and like such a lot of work!
I'll bet it feel great to be done! (well, at least with that part)
Posted by:rohanknitter | February 04, 2008 at 08:52 AM
Yeah hurray...looks awesome! I guess I could just paint my oak baseboards white glossy!
Paula
Posted by:paula | February 04, 2008 at 08:52 AM
You're floors look great! Well worth the effort and the dust!
Posted by:Margaret | February 04, 2008 at 09:02 AM
Wow! Who would cover this stunning floor with tiles?
Posted by:Anina | February 04, 2008 at 09:07 AM
I love your floors! Love them love them!
Posted by:Rachel | February 04, 2008 at 09:18 AM
Those floors look awesome! I love em.. Ya'll did a great job. I want some!
Posted by:erica | February 04, 2008 at 09:39 AM
Looks good, beki.....
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by:Dawn | February 04, 2008 at 09:41 AM
it's pretty remarkable how long those floors hold up. I love the nail holes. LOVE IT!
Posted by:Lori | February 04, 2008 at 09:55 AM
Hi Beki,
It's looking so great! The wall color is perfect! You are a shining example of having joy in the process because that's where joy is found!
Posted by:Penny | February 04, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Oh, I love your floors... that dark color is great!
Posted by:julie | February 04, 2008 at 10:21 AM
Those floors look amazing! I think the nail holes add something extra too! Good job on the remodel, those take so much time and effort!
Posted by:Jess | February 04, 2008 at 11:27 AM
I cannot believe someone covered up those beautiful wood floors with tile?! I think they look great like they are.
We are also in the middle of a kitchen remodel, been doing it for like 2 years now :O I will be SO happy when we are done, which my kids say will be another 2 years LOL It is such a big project, it is easy to get burnt out.
Posted by:Tonya Richard | February 04, 2008 at 11:37 AM
Jackpot! Totally worth it, Beki. It looks beautiful and just...Wow. Great job and congrats. That was a lot of hard work! And I think the nail holes make it even better, just like everyone else. Wow.
Posted by:miss chris | February 04, 2008 at 11:46 AM
it looks great, and it sounds like you are getting there! it must feel so different already.
Posted by:katie | February 04, 2008 at 11:48 AM
How lucky! They look so cool.
Posted by:Mendy | February 04, 2008 at 12:06 PM
The floor matches the wall paint, perfectly!
Posted by:STephanie | February 04, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Why would any one tile over wood!! Hardwood floors are so pretty! I love the look!!
Posted by:diana | February 04, 2008 at 12:53 PM
your new/old floors are REALLY beautiful!
Posted by:Ryan | February 04, 2008 at 01:49 PM
Beki you must be really pleased that all that hard work has paid off. I can't believe that some one covered it in the first place!!!!!
Nice job, good luck with the rest of the kitchen.
Posted by:Claire (not Bahrain) | February 04, 2008 at 01:50 PM
What a gorgeous floor! I love those dark finishes :)
Posted by:Jenn | February 04, 2008 at 01:55 PM
I am delurking to let you know that I am so jealousing your floors!! We have crappy yucky tile and it sucks! Congratulations on such an amazing find!
Posted by:Melodie | February 04, 2008 at 02:29 PM
Amazing transformation!! It looks wonderful!
Posted by:Debbie Cook | February 04, 2008 at 02:36 PM
That looks lovely! Removing tile must have been a huge undertaking.
Posted by:Kristi | February 04, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Love the floors!
Posted by:Sandy | February 04, 2008 at 03:30 PM
I absolutely love the floors! I think the holes give it character and make it unique. I'm sure you are glad to be rid of the dust.
Take care,
Lisa
Posted by:Lisa | February 04, 2008 at 03:40 PM
Isn't re-renovating fun? Looks good- take one step at a time and appreciate the results AND take lots of pictures!
Posted by:Carrie Mc W | February 04, 2008 at 03:56 PM
wow... so much warmer, cozier, nicer!
I know that was an ordeal - but the results look so worth it! (and I *like* the holes - gives it character....)
Posted by:lla | February 04, 2008 at 04:03 PM
It is looking great! Love the floor, it looks wonderful!
Posted by:Chara Michele | February 04, 2008 at 04:13 PM
Those floors are gorgeous. Lucky find for you!
Posted by:lera | February 04, 2008 at 04:19 PM
Amazing job Beki! I can't believe your persistence. That was a HUGE undertaking. Everything looks so warm and cozy now--I'm loving that dark wood!
Posted by:kathryn | February 04, 2008 at 04:48 PM
Gosh! That's an amazing difference! And it looks fantastic as it is with those green walls. Well done, and congrats!
Posted by:Kristen | February 04, 2008 at 05:52 PM
Beautiful, I love them!
Posted by:Melissa | February 04, 2008 at 07:08 PM
Why would anyone ever cover that gorgeous floor up? It looks stunning!!!
Posted by:Missy | February 04, 2008 at 07:11 PM
Hi Beki,
Love your floors, I really love the color of the wood. Really love the wall color as well!! I nominated you for the amazing blogger award because you really do inspire me!
jenn
Posted by:jenn | February 04, 2008 at 07:32 PM