and the color turned more ‘cherry’ than we liked-
so we went with an engineered after learning more about the engineered floors of today.
2nd issue: Polished or Matte
I love polished shiny floors- but we are surrounded by acres and acres of dirt, dust and country roads.
And you know- the polished floors did not last or look good after a couple weeks.
These are a lower gloss finish than I would like- but you know what?
A simple sweep or wipe with the mop and they look amazing.
No streaks or cloudy look that makes you want to buff them daily.
I have to admit- I am loving that right now.
Will I love it in a year? I don’t know.
But it is saving me a whole lot of floor polishing work
that has basically been ongoing.
snap of something looking a little reclaimed
and French vintage in style.
Up next- another look at the other side of the kitchen… once those cupboards
and details finally get wrapped up.
I collaborated with Lowe’s to share our new floor with you
but all opinions are my own.
Taste of France says
It looks fantastic. I had to look up what engineered floors are. You've taught me something new.
Anonymous says
We ARE in the market for some new floors…Might have to check out Lowes this weekend. Thanks for the tip! (3 dogs, light carpet from former owners = getting rid of it soon replacing with hard surface flooring! 😉
DeAnna says
I know you're going to love those floors. I have the 7 inch wide engineered flooring in a deep mocha color and I never tire of them. They do show the dust and shoe prints more, but the floor is so easy to vacuum and wipe with a swifter. Piece of cake to take care of.
Ricki Treleaven says
Your floors are beautiful, and I wouldn't have pegged them as engineered, either. I need to check out Lowes if they're having a flooring sale because we need new carpet upstairs!
Shirley@Housepitality Designs says
I had dark flooring in my last home…yes, they were a bit more maintenance as they showed every spec of dust….however, I got really good with the swiffer…worth the time as they are stunning floors….did not install the darker flooring in this house and I do regret that…Your floors are beautiful~
Anonymous says
Hi – can you please tell me how you got the patina on your kitchen island? Thank you.
ab says
it is beautiful, your KITCHEN looks , can you please tell me the paint name and color, i love the color of the paint of the kitchen cabinets.