The Kitchen: BEFORE

Yesterday we started the demolition of the kitchen!! I let Shane and my dad handle the big stuff, while I got to knock off a few tiles. Demo continued into today, Sunday, with the removal of the first layer of flooring. After seeing that there are THREE layers we have made the decision to just remove the top layer and put down new hardwoods. The new cabinets arrive on the 22nd and countertops soon after. Can't wait to show the after photos but in the meantime, here are some before images.

The tool of choice!

Apparently there was a slight grease fire at some point in time. 

Old fire damage. 

Getting rid of the farm animal tile. 

Beginning of floor removal

Temporary pantry

The second layer of flooring, faux brick!!

There were about a 1000 of these tiny little staples that had to be nailed down. My shoulder is going to be sore!!

Where the tile used to be.