Hardwood Floor Part 2

We were all so happy with the new hardwood floors in our living room that we started pulling up the carpet in the hallway. 

I'm always amazed at how gross the carpet and pad are when you peel them apart.  This is what 50+ years looks like. 

And at the same time, I'm always amazed at how well the hardwood floor beneath the carpet pad weathered those same years.  It is a little dull, but that is easy to shine right up.

It's not a big area, but it is still a lot of work.  We removed wallpaper and are painting prior to fully removing the hallway carpet.