Staged For Quick Sale !!
This late 60’s back split had “good bones” but had not been touched since the early 70’s.
There was wallpaper in every room that had been applied to the original, builders grade, painted plaster walls. When I removed the paper some of the plaster came with it. It was not pretty ! The walls needed to be patched and sanded, primed and painted to give a fresh clean look.
The hardwood floors had been covered with a shag rug that was now over 40years old. The rubber under-pad had disintegrated and hardened to the floor along with many years of spilt drinks etc.
The main bathroom was given a face-lift with new vinyl tiles and baseboards, removal of wallpaper and drapes and a cleaning.
De-cluttering of the dining room allows potential buyers to see the area.
The kitchen was scrubbed and painted - to add freshness.
All the bedrooms were stripped of wallpaper and carpeting.
The wall to wall drapes were also condensed to cover the window only - therefore making the rooms appear larger.
This room was in the basement . There is no before picture as I could not get in to take one. It was full of STUFF. The wainscoting was a dark wood and the floor had old carpet.
By de-cluttering, painting the wood white and adding new light fixtures and carpet we have gained another room!
March 3rd, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Congratulations on your new blog Pam!
March 6th, 2009 at 2:16 am
Thanx Debbie,
It was a pleasure working with you !
I look forward to the bathroom !