J.'s Room and Hallway

J. and S. have allergies. Before we figured this out he was diagnosed with bronchitis, asthma from the bronchitis, had an inhaler to use when necessary, and had a nebulizer. He also had other health issues. S. also had her slew of health issues. Their allergist recommend several environmental remedies. She did recommend that, if possible, we change the flooring in the bedroom to hardwood (or a wipeable surface).

J.'s room had carpet that was original to the house and was very gross.

We decided that if we were changing the flooring, we would paint the room. He is having an ocean room - blue walls (water) wood floors (sand) and we are going to get (we hope) clings of dolphins, sharks and other fishy ocean stuff.

Here is the room and hall transformation process.

This was the border that was in his room, poor boy! When we pulled it down I asked J. if he was happy that it was gone. J. then said, "I'm glad that girlie paper is gone!"

We prepped the walls and filled in all of the holes. The kids helped.

After we filled in the holes, smoothed things out, pulled off the trim around the floor and doorways, and primed the walls, it was time to paint. Here is J. painting.

Here is the hallway upstairs before.

Here is J.'s room after painting and after the carpet and pad are gone.

The hallway into J.'s room.


Here is the hallway mostly after....(we didn't paint the hall and the trim isn't all up.)

J.'s room isn't finished yet. Pics will come soon!

After this will come my room. It will be difficult as I have tons of wallpaper that is totally stuck on and a room filled with furniture.