Postby b33fy » Mon Dec 14, 2020 8:03 pm
An update for those interested..
The room has been a number of configurations.. originally the house was two up two down with the stairs going up from the side “front” door. We removed the stairs and dividing walls and opened it up. We then added a side extension with a hallway and divided it back into two rooms. Work, cars and other things got in the way of redecorating etc until now.
As per the shots in the previous post, the ceiling was ripped down as it was a bit wavy with all the previous alterations. I could reconfigure the wiring as well. The end walls were also ripped out as the window surround/architrave was a mess with five different extrusions and a gallon of superglue applied when the window was fitted. The other wall had some surface mounted pipes which had to go behind the plasterboard.
The original fireplace in the front room had been bastardised and was past its best so was ripped out. A coal effect gas fire is going in its place to match the existing one, fitted when the extension was done.
Didn’t really have a plan as such.. didn’t want grey. Wanted a clean uncluttered look with a few classical bits of hardware/furniture. Wanted built in alcoves rather than dead space. Also wanted to loose the home cinema gear and keep that side of things simple. Quite like the industrial look but not really fair on swmbo, though a few bits I have gone for she likes.. lighting, column rads, valves etc.
After 12 testers and £60 we agreed a colour. The carpet has been a mission due to lockdown and a lack of choice unless you want grey or beige. Got that sorted now, though not fitting until the new year.
Going for wooden shutters on the window and french doors. Rads and fireplace need to be plumbed in. The dining area off to the right in the image also needs sorting. Being part of the extension, it’s pretty straightforward except an uneven floor which I’m going to dig up and Rescreed. The door will also be changed then all painted and carpeted to match the rest of the room.
Main jobs are as mentioned along with another undercoat and top coat on the woodwork then another coat of colour on the walls. Ceiling is done.. three coats given, finished today. (can’t move my arm lol)
A “before” image, taken just after I ripped the wall out and an after showing progress to date, taken today. My own work with the assistance of my son James and Linda(swmbo) Though I did rope my brother in to plaster the ceiling.
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Power.. small nail, fast hammer, Torque.. small nail, big hammer.. I got a big hammer