Last time I talked about our dated and
grimy entryway I added some much
needed color which gave the room a more modern look all while bring
in some excitingly bright colors. It was totally the motivation we needed to
get this area completed. Naturally, the next step was get rid of the dingy worn
out carpet and install new flooring.
Don’t mind the door, there’s
only one coat of primer on it.
Click here to see what the entryway looked like in the VERY beginning!
We chose to install inexpensive
laminate flooring. We briefly considered painting our OSB (a plywood-like
material) but with the cost of paint and the fact that the subtle texture would
show through AND probably collect dirt like no other- we decided the extra $10
was totally worth the hassle. Remember we
aren’t going for longevity in this area since it will eventually become an
extension of our kitchen. On the other hand, we still needed the product to be
Wisconsin weather approved- rain, sleet, snow, salt, sand, dirt, leaves, etc.
Not only was the previous carpet extremely
dirty but it was also unraveling in certain areas:
Ok the photo is a bit more dramatic/dirtier than normal as
it was the last day we’d see that carpet so we didn’t bother to vacuum up our
remodel dust + mess.
Once we tore up the old carpet we found
this dark carpet pad layer that was completely stuck to the floor. Some of it
came off easily (as in crumbled like ashes), while other sections required a
bit more wrestling.
Those somewhat stubborn areas required
scraping using a drywall knife (it's what we had on hand), and gloves- since I’m a bit of a germaphobe.
Supplies:
- (1) 1/2 in x 2ft x 8ft Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
- (1lb box) 1 5/8 in drywall screws we had these on-hand
- (2 boxes) Tarkett EZ Plank Flooring
- Bag of T-moldings (more in a minute)
Tools:
Of course the beau was being impatient
that evening and hammered out the floor while I was off finishing something
else in another room. So, wordy steps will have to suffice:
- Measure and cut the OSB by taking measurements on both the upper and lower areas.
- Fasten the OSB to the floor using 1 5/8 in drywall screws with a drill.
- Test fit a few pieces of the laminate flooring (to see which direction you prefer and approximately where you need to make your cuts).
- Begin installing the flooring by starting in your preferred corner and snap them together, making sure to stagger the seams.
- When you’ve reached a corner/edge take your measurements in at least three different areas (in case your walls are like ours and aren’t perfectly straight) then run the piece through the table saw or circular saw and snap into place.
- We decided to also cover the riser part of the step which was pressure fitted into place.
You could also try this super helpful video
from Tarkett Official.
When it came time for the edging on the
stairs- instead of forking over a ton of money, which would have cost more than the floor, on traditional transitions
we thought we’d try our luck. As in, we hunted through our local Re-store and scored
a bag of brand new t-moldings, which
happen to be deeply discounted at $8. The beau measured, cut, and adhered with his
nail-gun. To finish things off, he made each stair look like it was framed by
the moldings:
I’m still on the fence.
Here’s where I hang my head in shame. The
most awkward area was where three drastically different flooring styles came
together. The kitchen hardwood, the entryway laminate, and the bathroom tile (sneak
peek!).
Don’t mind the missing shoe molding.
I sense a new trend starting... #keepingitreal
Again, thankfully we didn’t spend a ton of money to update the entryway area thus
far, especially since we’re not looking for longevity. Either way, I’d say the
light colored flooring is 1,000 times better than the original dingy orange
carpet, no?
We have a few more pieces to check off
the list in the entryway, I hope you’re ready! Don’t you just love projects
that start making the room look more complete?






P.S. We were not paid or perked from any of these vendors; we just happily picked up the supplies necessary for the job.
Want to follow along with the Entryway progression? Here’s the $5 Drum Shade, Intro/Plan, Doorway Removal, adding storage using creative materials, and the magic of paint.
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It makes such a big difference! What a crazy transformation - I love those teal walls with all the white and the new flooring! P.s. that old carpet pad picture is making *me* uncomfortable from behind my computer screen! I'm glad you wore gloves :P
ReplyDeleteThat carpet pad was totally disgusting (as with a lot of things from this house when we first moved in ha!). The entryway definitely puts a smile on my face when I enter the house, so that's all that matters right?!
DeleteWhat a huge difference! It must feel great to get rid of the nasty carpet! The carpet pad crumbles must have been truly upsetting for a germaphobe! Thanks so much for linking up at Thursday STYLE :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by Angela!! It was a huge sigh of relief when we hauled away the dingy carpet!
DeleteDefinitely modern and neater in my opinion. Love the color, it's not too dark so it brings in a lot of airiness. Good work :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Zakkiya!! We're totally smitten with the colors as well!
DeleteBeautifully done. I appreciate the inspiration so much. I've been thinking of doing this for awhile now. Just need to take the plunge!!
ReplyDeleteAwe thanks Michelle, surprisingly it was fun (besides the carpet), and WELL worth it!! I'd love to see what you do with your space!
DeleteWHOA! What a great difference you made without breaking the bank. The floor looks great with the paint the color too!
ReplyDeleteAwe thanks Melissa! We still haven't hit the 'big reveal' yet but for an in expensive update during phase 1 we couldn't be happier!! We love that it's the time to 'test' out paint colors, textures, and styles before making things more permanent.
DeleteLove the wood flooring Trisha! Your entryways is coming along fantastically! I can't wait to see the bathroom after that sneak peek!
ReplyDeleteThe bathroom is totally my favorite room in the house. I CANNOT wait for the day to put that reveal up!!
DeleteCame here from All Things Thrifty. Looks nice! Checking out the rest of your blog now.
ReplyDeleteWelcome Mindy!! So glad you stopped on by! Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy!!
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