We decided to put carpet in the bedrooms and hallway downstairs. So at the same time we decided that it would be a good plan to replace the fake wood vinyl in the upstairs living room with carpet and put the vinyl in the downstairs kitchen instead. It's good vinyl, but looks funny next to the old hardwood flooring upstairs. In addition we decided to cover the hardwood in the bedroom with carpet. The hardwood would clean up very nicely, but we wanted to have the extra sound barrier between our room and the downstairs. Having rented basement suites in the past, we both know how frustrating it can be hearing every little noise upstairs. So it was a tough decision because the original hardwood is so nice. But we think it will be worth it in the end. And one day when we sell, the new owners can still take out the carpet and clean up the hardwood easily.
The carpet guy came Monday to do the upstairs. We're very happy with his work.
Livingroom before.
We didn't get a chance to take a pic before taking the vinyl off.
This is the subfloor. It's horribly stained. It looks like the renters
just left whatever messes they made and threw the vinyl on top. Gross!
I mopped up the messes and it actually cleaned up pretty well.
Oh, and yes, that's the litter boxes you see in the fireplace.
Works out surprisingly well. We never smell a thing because it all goes up the chimney.
However it's only temporary until renos are done and we can put them in a more discrete place.
Living room after! Our wonderful thick new carpet. We love it! And so do the cats!
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