Last stage was flooring and final cleanup. I ran gray vinyl plank through the main floor and bedrooms — handles humidity better than hardwood for a lake house — then refinished the original oak stair treads with a stained tread and white riser. After 200+ photos of demo, drywall, and paint, this is what the place looked like with the dust gone and the punch list clear.
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During Sweeping up offcuts after laying the gray vinyl plank.
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During Open living space with new plank flooring down, miter saw still set up by the lake-view windows.
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During Shop vac running on the new floor before the next coat of paint.
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After New plank floor running up to the stone fireplace and staircase.
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During Open living area with new flooring and fresh wall paint, mid-cleanup.
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During Empty living room with the laminate down and the stone fireplace looking right again.
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After Refinished staircase with navy treads and handrail against white risers and balusters.
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After Living room finished — fresh paint, refinished stairs, new plank floor, stone fireplace cleaned up.
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After Small bathroom done. Pedestal sink, dark tile floor, white walls, fresh fixtures.
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After Hallway with new flooring leading into the renovated kitchen.
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After Open living space with the floor down and the stone fireplace through the back.
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After Living room finished out with the lake-view bay window and new plank floor.
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After Entry hallway with new laminate beside the staircase. Reads like a different house from the start.
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After Refinished oak treads with stained tops and white risers. The original wood was worth saving.
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After Spare bedroom turned into a home office with new flooring and fresh paint.
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After Kitchen done — white shaker boxes, stainless appliances, and the new gray plank tying into the rest of the floor.
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After Empty bedroom after refresh — new floor, fresh paint, wall-mounted TV.
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After Empty room with new plank, fresh paint, and white trim. Ready for furniture.
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