Introduction
After renovating the parental bedroom in the eighth article of this series, it was time to tackle the complete renovation of the two other bedrooms in the house. These two bedrooms still retained their original 1970s finishes, with colorful wallpaper that no longer met our expectations. This renovation involved complete wallpaper removal, replacement of windows with modern, insulated models, careful wall preparation, and installation of new flooring with insulation.
These two bedrooms represented an interesting challenge: one was covered with blue wallpaper, the other with pink wallpaper. Each bedroom required a similar but adapted approach to its specific condition. The project required meticulous planning for each step, from demolition to final finishes.
Initial State / Demolition
The two bedrooms still retained their original 1970s finishes. The first bedroom was covered with blue wallpaper that had aged and no longer met our aesthetic expectations. The second bedroom was covered with pink wallpaper, also dated. The floors were covered with old coverings that required complete replacement. The original windows were obsolete and poorly insulated.
The first step was to demolish the existing elements: completely remove the blue and pink wallpaper from the walls, which revealed the real condition of the underlying walls. Removing the wallpaper required patience and method to avoid damaging the walls.
Window Replacement
The old bedroom windows, dating from the 1970s, were not to our taste and no longer met our expectations in terms of thermal and acoustic insulation, nor aesthetics. I therefore decided to replace them with new modern, insulated white aluminum sliding windows.
Window replacement was carried out in both bedrooms. The new aluminum sliding windows bring a lot of natural light into the bedrooms and offer a clear view of the outside. The replacement significantly improved the thermal and acoustic insulation of the rooms, while modernizing their aesthetics.
Wall Preparation
After removing the wallpaper, the walls required careful preparation before painting. I filled holes and imperfections with joint compound. In the closet, there were quite a few cracks that required properly repairing the walls with tape and joint compound. Wall sanding followed to obtain a smooth and uniform surface before painting.
Wall Painting
The walls were painted white to create bright and modern spaces. This step required several coats of paint to achieve a uniform and quality finish.
Floor and Laminate
I first installed a thermal and acoustic insulation underlayment to improve the comfort of the bedrooms. Then, I installed a light wood-look laminate that adds a modern and warm touch to the bedrooms.
Conclusion
The complete renovation of the two other bedrooms is now finished. The result is a functional, modern, and aesthetic space. The bedrooms have been transformed from dated 1970s rooms into contemporary and welcoming spaces.
The new aluminum sliding windows bring a lot of natural light and significantly improve insulation. The white walls create a soothing and modern atmosphere, while the light laminate flooring adds a warm touch to the whole. The thermal and acoustic insulation improves living comfort in these spaces.
The two bedrooms are now pleasant and comfortable living spaces, perfect for relaxing and resting.