This fun project turned a cold, drafty attic into a family gathering space which functions as an effective “hat” on the house. Structural, mechanical, and spatial gymnastics were required to beef up the floor joists and rafters, relocate ducts, and provide a code-approved stair. The old subfloor was repurposed as interior cladding, contrasting nicely with the painted built-ins. We were fortunate to collaborate with Home Ec (interior design), as their signature eclectic style makes all their projects come to life. Photographer: Michael Kohnhorst

- To take up toilet and pedestal sink and reinstall from powder room. - To take up and haul away carpet from dining room, living room & office (subfloor plywood) - 496 sqft. - To apply 4x bags of self-leveling concrete in the grout grooves and on floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 sqft - To install LVP ON TOP of ceramic tile floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 SQFT - To install LVP in dining room, living room, office - 496 sqft - To install 2x pieces of stair nosing: 5.5LFT kitchen to family room + 3.5 LFT kitchen to basement. - To install 6x reducer pieces: 4LFT for front foyer to office + 4LFT front foyer to living room + 3LFT kitchen to dining room + 3LFT kitchen to laundry room + 6LFT kitchen to back sliding door + 3LFT laundry room to garage door - To install shoe molding in dining room, living room, office + Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets

- To take up toilet and pedestal sink and reinstall from powder room. - To take up and haul away carpet from dining room, living room & office (subfloor plywood) - 496 sqft. - To apply 4x bags of self-leveling concrete in the grout grooves and on floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 sqft - To install LVP ON TOP of ceramic tile floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 SQFT - To install LVP in dining room, living room, office - 496 sqft - To install 2x pieces of stair nosing: 5.5LFT kitchen to family room + 3.5 LFT kitchen to basement. - To install 6x reducer pieces: 4LFT for front foyer to office + 4LFT front foyer to living room + 3LFT kitchen to dining room + 3LFT kitchen to laundry room + 6LFT kitchen to back sliding door + 3LFT laundry room to garage door - To install shoe molding in dining room, living room, office + Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets

- To take up toilet and pedestal sink and reinstall from powder room. - To take up and haul away carpet from dining room, living room & office (subfloor plywood) - 496 sqft. - To apply 4x bags of self-leveling concrete in the grout grooves and on floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 sqft - To install LVP ON TOP of ceramic tile floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 SQFT - To install LVP in dining room, living room, office - 496 sqft - To install 2x pieces of stair nosing: 5.5LFT kitchen to family room + 3.5 LFT kitchen to basement. - To install 6x reducer pieces: 4LFT for front foyer to office + 4LFT front foyer to living room + 3LFT kitchen to dining room + 3LFT kitchen to laundry room + 6LFT kitchen to back sliding door + 3LFT laundry room to garage door - To install shoe molding in dining room, living room, office + Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets

- To take up toilet and pedestal sink and reinstall from powder room. - To take up and haul away carpet from dining room, living room & office (subfloor plywood) - 496 sqft. - To apply 4x bags of self-leveling concrete in the grout grooves and on floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 sqft - To install LVP ON TOP of ceramic tile floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 SQFT - To install LVP in dining room, living room, office - 496 sqft - To install 2x pieces of stair nosing: 5.5LFT kitchen to family room + 3.5 LFT kitchen to basement. - To install 6x reducer pieces: 4LFT for front foyer to office + 4LFT front foyer to living room + 3LFT kitchen to dining room + 3LFT kitchen to laundry room + 6LFT kitchen to back sliding door + 3LFT laundry room to garage door - To install shoe molding in dining room, living room, office + Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets

Rift & Quarter Sawn Red Oak installed on the floor. Unfortunately they used plain sawn red oak for the stair treads which sticks out terribly! Hardwood with the site finish is a great option for kitchens. Finished on site allows for a solid surface. Prefinish floors have a microbevel and gaps between each board where spills can leak in and into the subfloor. Site finish floors will last 100 years. They can be refinished when needed and will look brand new. Saving money & landfill space with updates!

View from kitchen/dining into great room. Reclaimed heart pine floors, prefinished in custom color. Random width, engineered profile. Suitable to nail, glue or float over any subfloor. Photo: Ric J Photography

Vinyl flooring repair from last week. Working on a replacement or repair like this can be tough and time consuming, because you never know what you’re going to fine under the floor. On this project, we found damaged subfloor, less than perfect prep with some oversized, improvised shims. Luckily we were able to source the same floor for our customer, correct the prep issues, and replace the damaged floor. Vinyl plank is a wonderful product with a great lifespan, so long as it is installed correctly. If you have a project coming up or flooring need feel free to reach out to our team.

Solid Wood Floors Solid floors are made with planks of solid wood, usually ¾ to 5/16” thick. Because they are solid, they can be sanded and refinished many times, giving them a long life span. They can be installed over a plywood subfloor at or above grade. They are not suitable for installation in basements. Engineered Wood Floors Engineered hardwoods are made with layers of wood veneers bonded together. The top layer is a finished wood that can be resanded a limited number of times depending on its thickness. Because it features multiple sublayers laid in opposing directions, it is more stable than solid hardwood and resists warping and damage from moisture better. For that reason engineered wood floors can be laid over concrete subfloors in addition to wood and are suitable for use in basements. Wood Species Color and Grain Hardwood floors are produced from the wood of many species of trees, each offering different qualities that affect their appearance and performance. Some woods such as oak have prominent grain patterns; others, like cherry, have very mild graining. Every variety of wood also has unique natural coloring that affects its finished color when stained. In addition, woods vary in their hardness, which affects how easily they will dent and scratch under regular use. In general, the harder the wood, the greater its scratch and dent resistance. Learn more on our website

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Inspiration for a large farmhouse front porch remodel in Portland with decking and a roof extension

In this Crestwood, MO kitchen remodel we removed the existing flooring down to the subfloor. Demolished the existing plaster walls, modified the existing electrical and completely revamped the existing plumbing and ventilation. All new drywall was installed with insulation & vapor barriers on the exterior walls. New porcelain tiles were installed with new transitions to the existing wood floors. All new cabinets and appliances were installed as well along with new granite countertops. This space is a very small space, but is very well organized to maximize storage, etc.

- To take up toilet and pedestal sink and reinstall from powder room. - To take up and haul away carpet from dining room, living room & office (subfloor plywood) - 496 sqft. - To apply 4x bags of self-leveling concrete in the grout grooves and on floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 sqft - To install LVP ON TOP of ceramic tile floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 SQFT - To install LVP in dining room, living room, office - 496 sqft - To install 2x pieces of stair nosing: 5.5LFT kitchen to family room + 3.5 LFT kitchen to basement. - To install 6x reducer pieces: 4LFT for front foyer to office + 4LFT front foyer to living room + 3LFT kitchen to dining room + 3LFT kitchen to laundry room + 6LFT kitchen to back sliding door + 3LFT laundry room to garage door - To install shoe molding in dining room, living room, office + Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets

- To take up toilet and pedestal sink and reinstall from powder room. - To take up and haul away carpet from dining room, living room & office (subfloor plywood) - 496 sqft. - To apply 4x bags of self-leveling concrete in the grout grooves and on floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 sqft - To install LVP ON TOP of ceramic tile floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 SQFT - To install LVP in dining room, living room, office - 496 sqft - To install 2x pieces of stair nosing: 5.5LFT kitchen to family room + 3.5 LFT kitchen to basement. - To install 6x reducer pieces: 4LFT for front foyer to office + 4LFT front foyer to living room + 3LFT kitchen to dining room + 3LFT kitchen to laundry room + 6LFT kitchen to back sliding door + 3LFT laundry room to garage door - To install shoe molding in dining room, living room, office + Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets

- To take up toilet and pedestal sink and reinstall from powder room. - To take up and haul away carpet from dining room, living room & office (subfloor plywood) - 496 sqft. - To apply 4x bags of self-leveling concrete in the grout grooves and on floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 sqft - To install LVP ON TOP of ceramic tile floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 SQFT - To install LVP in dining room, living room, office - 496 sqft - To install 2x pieces of stair nosing: 5.5LFT kitchen to family room + 3.5 LFT kitchen to basement. - To install 6x reducer pieces: 4LFT for front foyer to office + 4LFT front foyer to living room + 3LFT kitchen to dining room + 3LFT kitchen to laundry room + 6LFT kitchen to back sliding door + 3LFT laundry room to garage door - To install shoe molding in dining room, living room, office + Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets

- To take up toilet and pedestal sink and reinstall from powder room. - To take up and haul away carpet from dining room, living room & office (subfloor plywood) - 496 sqft. - To apply 4x bags of self-leveling concrete in the grout grooves and on floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 sqft - To install LVP ON TOP of ceramic tile floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 SQFT - To install LVP in dining room, living room, office - 496 sqft - To install 2x pieces of stair nosing: 5.5LFT kitchen to family room + 3.5 LFT kitchen to basement. - To install 6x reducer pieces: 4LFT for front foyer to office + 4LFT front foyer to living room + 3LFT kitchen to dining room + 3LFT kitchen to laundry room + 6LFT kitchen to back sliding door + 3LFT laundry room to garage door - To install shoe molding in dining room, living room, office + Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets

- To take up toilet and pedestal sink and reinstall from powder room. - To take up and haul away carpet from dining room, living room & office (subfloor plywood) - 496 sqft. - To apply 4x bags of self-leveling concrete in the grout grooves and on floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 sqft - To install LVP ON TOP of ceramic tile floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 SQFT - To install LVP in dining room, living room, office - 496 sqft - To install 2x pieces of stair nosing: 5.5LFT kitchen to family room + 3.5 LFT kitchen to basement. - To install 6x reducer pieces: 4LFT for front foyer to office + 4LFT front foyer to living room + 3LFT kitchen to dining room + 3LFT kitchen to laundry room + 6LFT kitchen to back sliding door + 3LFT laundry room to garage door - To install shoe molding in dining room, living room, office + Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets

- To take up toilet and pedestal sink and reinstall from powder room. - To take up and haul away carpet from dining room, living room & office (subfloor plywood) - 496 sqft. - To apply 4x bags of self-leveling concrete in the grout grooves and on floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 sqft - To install LVP ON TOP of ceramic tile floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 SQFT - To install LVP in dining room, living room, office - 496 sqft - To install 2x pieces of stair nosing: 5.5LFT kitchen to family room + 3.5 LFT kitchen to basement. - To install 6x reducer pieces: 4LFT for front foyer to office + 4LFT front foyer to living room + 3LFT kitchen to dining room + 3LFT kitchen to laundry room + 6LFT kitchen to back sliding door + 3LFT laundry room to garage door - To install shoe molding in dining room, living room, office + Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets

- To take up toilet and pedestal sink and reinstall from powder room. - To take up and haul away carpet from dining room, living room & office (subfloor plywood) - 496 sqft. - To apply 4x bags of self-leveling concrete in the grout grooves and on floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 sqft - To install LVP ON TOP of ceramic tile floors in Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets - 463.50 SQFT - To install LVP in dining room, living room, office - 496 sqft - To install 2x pieces of stair nosing: 5.5LFT kitchen to family room + 3.5 LFT kitchen to basement. - To install 6x reducer pieces: 4LFT for front foyer to office + 4LFT front foyer to living room + 3LFT kitchen to dining room + 3LFT kitchen to laundry room + 6LFT kitchen to back sliding door + 3LFT laundry room to garage door - To install shoe molding in dining room, living room, office + Powder room, kitchen, laundry room, front foyer + closets