Many of us dream of pulling up our scuzzy carpet only to discover an original hardwood floor hiding beneath. But what if that hidden hardwood floor was a yellowish 70’s parquet? Nooo!That’s like winning the lottery only to discover the jackpot is six bucks.
Better After reader Wendy decided she’d much rather painstakingly pull up all her carpet, tacks, etc, then prime and paint her floors then spend one more minute looking at that parquet. She says, “I’m 59, so this project is a bit of a challenge, but I think the results are worth it. I’ve even learned how to miter trim to replace the quarter round that was ripped out when the carpet was installed 19 years (blech) ago! I’m especially happy that I now have a dust-free environment for the grandchildren.”
11 Comments
Andy and Kristen
January 5, 2011 at 3:13 PMAwesome! That looks fantastic! I would love to know what kind of primer and paint Wendy used on her floor. We are contemplating painting our kitchen floor but I’m still a little chicken about it because I’m not sure what paint to use, and if it would hold up in a high-traffic kitchen with shoes/pets/dropping things/etc…
Alison
January 5, 2011 at 3:20 PMLove it. We also painted some grotty wood floors in our home and the results were exactly what we wanted.
MMB Creations
January 5, 2011 at 3:48 PMThat is an amazing transformation. Wendy did a great job.
Prissy
January 5, 2011 at 4:00 PMHow beautiful! I would also love to know the kinds primer and paint used. It looks wonderful…and I am so in hate with the parquet that we uncovered in our home! You gave me hope!
Amie
January 6, 2011 at 12:02 AMWowza this is one great before and after! so well done!
Melissa
January 5, 2011 at 6:34 PMThat’s one HIP, HANDY GRANNY!! Great job Wendy!!!
Tru@TRU TALES FEATS
January 5, 2011 at 7:25 PMFantastic! I love the rug too. Is that a store bought one or did she paint that too?
the cape on the corner
January 5, 2011 at 9:13 PMaww, i love my parquet. i had never seen floors like that before we bought our home, and i think they add character. clearly i’m not a designer, and this new room looks awesome with the darker floors. just wanted to give a supportive fist pump to some of those other parquet floors out there!
Tracy Suzanne
January 5, 2011 at 11:11 PMLindsey, my jaw just dropped on the floor. I’m not a parquet fan either but I couldn’t image what painting it would come out like. FABULOUS ~ Absolutely fabulous!!! I’m in awe and bow to you. You go girl!
Hugs…Tracy 🙂
Stacie
January 8, 2011 at 9:06 PMAw, what’s wrong with parquet?! I like my parquet, but I do admit the paint looks good – I’ll keep this idea in my back pocket if I ever tire of them. Would love to know more details about how she did it.
wendy2shoes
January 9, 2011 at 4:43 PMWendy here..
I user a latex primer, then three coats of latex porch and floor paint, colour “Espresso”. I’ve read on the web that some people put a couple of coats of clear poly on top as well, but the paint is holding up very well, and I don’t think it’s necessary.
The carpet is a Walmart cheapie–39 bucks!