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Take After Photos
Capture the completed project to document the transformation and celebrate your accomplishment.
Quick Summary
Photograph all rooms with new flooring from the same angles as your before photos. Capture details, transitions, and the overall transformation for your records.
Why After Photos Matter
- Before and after comparison: See the full impact of your project
- Documentation: Record for insurance, resale, or warranty claims
- Sharing: Show friends, family, or social media
- Satisfaction: Celebrate and remember your hard work
Match Your Before Photos
- Reference your before photos on your phone
- Stand in the same position and angle
- Try to match the lighting conditions
- Include the same elements in frame
What to Photograph
Overall Room Shots
- Wide angle from doorway looking in
- Each wall and corner
- Views that show flooring continuity between rooms
Detail Shots
- Close-up of the flooring grain or pattern
- Transition strips in doorways
- Clean baseboard installation
- Neat cuts around obstacles like pipes or vents
Special Features
- How the flooring looks with furniture back in place
- Natural light on the floor
- Color coordination with walls and trim
Pro Tip
Take photos with the room clean but empty first, then again after furniture is placed. Both sets are useful for different purposes.
Photography Tips
- Use natural light when possible - open blinds and curtains
- Turn on all room lights for evening photos
- Hold camera level and straight
- Take multiple shots - you can delete extras later
- Clean the camera lens before shooting
Organizing Your Photos
- Create a folder for your flooring project
- Organize by before, during, and after
- Back up to cloud storage
- Keep receipts and warranty info in the same folder
Congratulations!
You have completed your flooring replacement project. Enjoy your beautiful new floors! Remember to keep your care instructions handy and maintain your floors according to manufacturer recommendations.
Project Record
Consider keeping a project summary with:
- Flooring brand, style name, and color
- Where you purchased it
- Total square footage installed
- Installation date
- Warranty information and registration
- Care and maintenance instructions