Finally ripped out the old carpeting! I think it was worth it. What do you think?

SPC Chad Kolod — Thu, 07 May 2015 13:48:09 -0400

So I finally took the time to tear out the old carpeting and I think the hard wood looks much better. What do you think?

Response by SPC Chad Kolod made May 7 at 2015 1:50 PM

SPC Chad Kolod — Thu, 07 May 2015 13:50:15 -0400

Response by SPC Nate Lamphier made May 7 at 2015 1:54 PM

SPC Nate Lamphier — Thu, 07 May 2015 13:54:04 -0400

The wood floor looks to be in very good condition. I think you made the right call.

Response by CDR Private RallyPoint Member made May 7 at 2015 1:55 PM

CDR Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 07 May 2015 13:55:48 -0400

Very nice...and great decision. Why anyone would ever cover such a floor with carpet is beyond me.

Response by SPC Chad Kolod made May 7 at 2015 2:00 PM

SPC Chad Kolod — Thu, 07 May 2015 14:00:11 -0400

I have no idea! They sure used enough staples to secure that pad though. Worst part by far!

Response by CPT Bob Moore made May 7 at 2015 2:00 PM

CPT Bob Moore — Thu, 07 May 2015 14:00:42 -0400

I think the hardwood definitely looks better. Ripping out carpet is tough and dirty work, but it looks like it paid off in the end.

Response by SPC Nate Lamphier made May 7 at 2015 2:09 PM

SPC Nate Lamphier — Thu, 07 May 2015 14:09:22 -0400

I forgot to ask SPC Chad Kolod....I got some evergreen shrubs that my wife has assigned me to rip out this weekend.....since you are fresh off tearing out the carpet....it should be easy work for you. What do you say? There are only 18 of them......

Response by Sgt Sasha Cruz made May 7 at 2015 4:36 PM

Sgt Sasha Cruz — Thu, 07 May 2015 16:36:49 -0400

I love the hardwood. Why would someone cover it up? And it looks in great condition!

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 9 at 2015 2:40 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sat, 09 May 2015 14:40:01 -0400

Looks Great. Shame to have hid it for so long.

Response by CCMSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 9 at 2015 2:41 PM

CCMSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 09 May 2015 14:41:38 -0400

That is a score!

In Chicago, they used to do put things over hard wood all the time. The old way they built the flats made the floors above you creaky. I'd take the noise and the wood over anything else.