So got a bug to finally replace the linoleum tile we had in your foyer. It had started to shrink and come unglued and pulled away from the wall. Went the the decor and flooring store on Mill Run and found some engineered flooring that we really liked the color and patterns of. Anyway here are a couple pics.
Here's a before pic. the secton that cut out was the area that was already pulled away from the wall.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/smskinner/house/100_2016.jpg
Needed a saw to do the work so I picked up this from Home Depot and for $115 was a good deal for the type of work I will be using it for.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/smskinner/house/100_2017.jpg
pulled all the trim sanded it down and repainted it cleaned everything up installed the floor (which was surprisingly easy to do).
After.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/smskinner/house/100_2018.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/smskinner/house/100_2019.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/smskinner/house/100_2021.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/smskinner/house/100_2023_fb.jpg
Still need to counter sink some nails, caulk the trim, a do a couple touchups but overall very happy with the results. Glad we did a small area (80 sq feet) first time around to have a idea of how to do everything. Next up is the laundry room and half bath. Think we will do a mix of wood and tile but not 100% yet.