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DIY & Home Improvement

Siwsan

(27,635 posts) Sat Nov 19, 2022, 06:07 PM Nov 2022

The shag carpeting is gone from the den [View all]

Unfortunately I discovered when they painted the ceiling they didn't bother to clean up the paint droplets so there's some work to be done. However, I'm beyond thrilled with the massive improvement.

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The shag carpeting is gone from the den [View all] Siwsan Nov 2022 OP

Very nice! SheltieLover Nov 2022 #1

Looks super! That is a hard dirty job. we can do it Nov 2022 #2

Ack! Tell me about it Warpy Nov 2022 #7

Looks great...I've got the oriental rug thing going in my place, too. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2022 #3

Yeah, wood floors! MLAA Nov 2022 #4

Yeah, wood floors! MLAA Nov 2022 #5

Beautiful wood flooring...as for the paint droplets..a soft cloth and warm water.. asiliveandbreathe Nov 2022 #6

Wow. This is almost an exact copy of the carpet I have stored in my attic. I've always SWBTATTReg Nov 2022 #8

I bet Siwsan's kitties love that carpet. COL Mustard Nov 2022 #18

Ha ha heh. That's pretty good still! I got a laugh out of it! Ha ha heh. Have a good one! SWBTATTReg Nov 2022 #21

The question is does King Arthur approve. Polly Hennessey Nov 2022 #9

The floor looks worth the effort. TNNurse Nov 2022 #10

Almost identical marti Nov 2022 #11

And welcome, marti! COL Mustard Nov 2022 #19

Very nice! 2naSalit Nov 2022 #12

I'm probab;y the only person in the world who prefers wall to wall carpeting over hardwood. Peregrine Took Nov 2022 #13

I hate wood floors. MicaelS Nov 2022 #15

Those floors look to be in great shape! MontanaMama Nov 2022 #14

Ooooh, you're gonna love it!!! But wait! Is that carpeting around the TV set? If not, the cats Karadeniz Nov 2022 #16

Absolutely beautiful results. wnylib Nov 2022 #17

It really must be nice soldierant Nov 2022 #20