My house had undergone a number of remodels, the last one apparently being in the 1980s, with translucent tile at the base of the fireplace, and gawd-awful cheap chipboard counters and cabinetry in the kitchen (the latter is the next project). Anyway, thanks to some sweat and the miracle of the Silent Paint Remover (free plug!) I'm nearly done with the first of the "public" areas.

Here are some Before/After pics, using photos taken from the previous owner's real estate listing.

Excellent job! Such a more inviting space now.

We are doing similar work in our Bungalow for a little over a year now.....it is exhausting but the results make it worth it. Good to know there's someone else in the same situation!

This kind of "updating" is about my speed; out with the piano, in with the radio.

Just kidding. My wife would be much happier with a piano around.

Well done.

Laminates led to the adoption of a seamless flush-surface kitchen look that is almost universal today, though laminates themselves are often replaced today by synthetic solid surface materials or natural stone.

Kitchen Cabinets