We have just returned from our Autumn break with the batteries re-charged and ready to continue with the work (check out my other blog jolly sailor to see what we get up to) we are now half way through October with the weather still holding up with temperatures remaining in double figures, how long this will last we don`t know but as we press on with the renovation it is good that we don`t have to have the heating switched on yet, particularly as 5 radiators have been removed to allow paper stripping, plastering and painting to continue.
Liam has been working well on his room and to date has stripped the skirting boards and door frames back to bare wood using a heat gun and numerous power sanding tools, this is not a quick job but requires many hours of determined effort. It is certainly worth the effort with excellent results that has changed the decision making from repainting in white to a natural wood finish, he has experimented with different shades of wood stain varnish and it looks as if the preferred colour is to be a dark walnut, looks very rich and warm, really impressive.
He has also given the new plaster a couple of coats of white emulsion undercoat and will certainly need a couple more! so, keep painting!! I`m not sure if the final colour scheme for the room has yet been decided? but it is suprising how much difference painted walls have made to the feel of the room,
Sunday was a beautiful blue sky sunny day with temperatures around 12C I went to the house early to do some electrical work before the others arrived and found the sun shining brightly through the window into Liams room, the room felt and had the smell of a newly build house, exactly what we are trying to achieve throughout the property.
I will record this as an inspirational moment that gives a glimpse of how the finished project will be.
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