Before: In the process of renovation .....
Unfortunately the water line under the sink sprung a leak - A major leak. As a result, the flooring had to be pulled up. What did they find under a layer of vinyl? Another thin subfloor, then linoleum from the 60's. Yep - not so pretty brown and gold stuff.
What was under the 60's linoleum? Big surprise - hard wood floor.
Unfortunately, there are a couple of large sections not in good condition, so trying to salvage the hardwood was not an option. Also, real hardwood in a very busy, heavily used area as this kitchen is, not a wise option. After fans and humidifier brought in, the contractor was able to lay a new sub floor .
Next step - new vinyl flooring. After they brought many samples in and looked at them at different times of the day and different lightening, they chose one that looks like a wide plank, wood floor.
Color off as taken with a phone.
Click on pic to enlarge.
More on this major renovation project in another post.
Side Note: Turns out one of the contractors who worked on the repairs does not live far from them and shared a bit of history about the house and the family that lived there. He was a friend of one of the children growing up and often visited there as a child.
Linking up with "Metamorphosis Monday"
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Glenda
Too bad about the leak! What a mess! What brand of flooring did they end up with? I'm wanting wood in my kitchen but am just not sure about the real stuff and have been looking at the vinyl.
ReplyDeleteJudy
Too bad about the leak! What a mess! What brand of flooring did they end up with? I'm wanting wood in my kitchen but am just not sure about the real stuff and have been looking at the vinyl.
ReplyDeleteJudy
It's too bad they weren't able to salvage the old wood floor, but what they chose looks real good to me. How interesting that the contractor knew the family who lived there so long ago. If walls could talk:-)
ReplyDeleteI like the color and style of the vinyl flooring they selected.
ReplyDeleteThe leak is so unfortunate. I guess better now during the restoration than after it's all completed. Think of you often girl.. have a super w/k. fondly ~lynne ~
ReplyDeleteThat's too bad about the leak. My son had that problem a while ago. Luckily the insurance replaced his wood flooring. Your daughters new floor really turned out lovely!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Sometimes out of big disasters, great new things happen!
ReplyDeleteBig Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
Feeling bad about the leakage...
ReplyDeleteLove it, and wise choice for the kitchen/busy area.
ReplyDeleteThe new floor looks really pretty, Glenda! I'd love a new kitchen floor myself.
ReplyDeleteThe vinyl looks amazing, I'm sure it will wear better than wood in the kitchen anyway. I think it's a perfect choice.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Patti