Introduction
After creating the new WC in the third article of this series, it was time to tackle the hallway renovation. This long circulation space, which connects the different rooms of the house, needed a complete renovation to be in harmony with the rest of the work done.
The hallway still had its original 1970s finishes: wallpapered walls and white carpet, like in the living room. This was an opportunity to create a modern and bright transition space, which would serve as a common thread between the different rooms of the house.
Initial State
The hallway still retained its original 1970s finishes. The walls were wallpapered with wallpaper from that era, and the floor was covered with white carpet, identical to that in the living room. Although these finishes were still in place, they were aging and no longer met our aesthetic expectations.
This space, although functional, needed a complete renovation to be in harmony with the rest of the work done in the house.
Wall Work
I started by removing the wallpaper that covered the walls, then repaired damaged areas with filler before sanding everything. After applying a primer, I painted the walls white with two coats of acrylic paint to create a bright and modern space, in harmony with the rest of the house.
Floor Preparation
The floor needed significant preparation before installing the new covering. I started by removing the existing white carpet, which revealed the concrete floor underneath. I then cleaned and leveled the concrete. Irregularities and level differences were corrected with a self-leveling compound, which allows obtaining a perfectly flat surface.
This step is crucial to ensure quality installation of the floor covering, whether tile or laminate.
Flooring Installation
For the floor covering, I chose a light wood laminate, which brings warmth to the space and harmonizes with the rest of the house. Before installation, I installed an insulating underlay to improve acoustic and thermal comfort.
The planks were laid lengthwise along the hallway to create a visual effect of lengthening the space.
Baseboard Installation
Once the floor was installed, I installed the baseboards to finalize the floor covering. The baseboards hide the space between the floor and walls, and provide a clean and neat finish. I chose white baseboards to harmonize with the walls.
Conclusion
The hallway renovation is now complete. The result is a modern, bright, and functional space, which integrates perfectly with the rest of the work done in the house. The next article in this series will be about improving the entry hall in the hallway.