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WUVIE wrote: Branching off from a discussion about brown bagging the walls
Cheryl and Carla,
Cheryl, I'm right there with you on ripping out that carpet.
When we moved into this house, we did not have the money to
put down proper flooring as we would have liked. So, for years
I shampooed the crappy carpet. It was ugly, but clean. Years later
we could probably afford the carpet, but didn't want it. Priorities
don't involve carpet, LOL.
Then I convinced hubby to let me start ripping up sections of it.
I scrubbed the floor, scrubbed the floor again, let it dry and painted
it. Any color. Anything was better than nasty old ugly carpet. A
few throw rugs and area rugs are much better, disposable, replaceable
and available in many wonderful colors and designs.
Now I've reached the point where I SO enjoy the look of the hallway with
the paper. The floor is alright, it is painted white with runner rugs up
the walk, but I want bagged floors to match the walls. I put a tiny table
at the end of the hall against the wall, put a wall decoration with tealight
holders in it on the opposite side and end, and I can't help but to keep
admiring it!
I'm here to tell you, photos don't do it justice, but I'll take some tonight of
the living room so you can see a big before and after. I finished the bedroom
but need to take final pictures.
Carla, yes, I do very much love the look. In fact, so much so that I moved into
the living room. I'm in my pajamas and ready to start again, but this thread reminded
me to take pictures before I get too far so you can see what a difference.
