After yesterday’s post showing the “new” floor I figured today was a good time to back up and take a look at how the room has changed since we moved in.

Here’s what things looked like during our walk through before closing (The owner was still moving a few things out.)

It’s hard to tell from these shots, but the ceiling was covered with block tiles and sagging in one spot from old water damage. The walls were smooth and had cracks typical with old plaster. And the chandelier… there’s another story, but it’ll have to wait.

The first thing we did was tear out the block tiles, remove loose plaster, and check for structural damage. With everything looking solid, a drywall overlay was put on the ceiling. The cracks were mudded and the entire room was textured and painted. Finally, new crown molding, curtains and rods, and a ceiling fan were installed. After last weeks additional work, the room currently looks like this…

The room still needs a bit of decorating and the floor and trim need refinishing, but it’s come a long way already.