Two weeks on and living in amongst the mess again is making me want to get this over and done with and into that room so the domino effect avalanche can commence.
The white I chose for the walls had no definition to the ceiling white so have regrouped and have this very pale lilac to do the second coat with, one that will compliment the feature wall.
I also discovered there is a water based gloss paint for skirtings, doors and window froms along with the pelmet. It isn't as shiny as the oil based gloss, but will be easier to deal with environmentally though. Also got a new extension pole and roller as the other one finally bit the dust.
My daughter and her fella are coming soon to take the pelmet down so I can finish the first coat until they have a weekend that they have free to come and finish the second coat so I can then do the skirtings, window frames, pelmet and doors.
Even looked into bed bases as I think I may as well have what I want in situ from the start, rather than wait. It is going to look so good.
This is the pelmet still attached.
We found out the pelmet was nailed in, but we got it off without any damage.
Okay, yet again it is now another two weeks on and have painted the last part above the window and filled in the gaps of the window inside sill and sanded back the parts that needed doing.
As you can see the inside now looks fantastic and will look even better after a sand once fully dry. However, the outside is looking rather grim and that my friends is a whole other story and will need to be dealt with over summer and a patch job at that.
First, the ceiling needed that second coat along with the cornices.
Next up was that second coat for the ceiling.
Looking good.
While that was going on the cutting in was being done of the second coat for the walls with the 'new' chosen colour and it was coming up beautifully. As you can see my daughter is overjoyed with this task.
Finally, subtle definition. It doesn't show very well in this photo, but you just might make out the difference.
I am keen to keep a record of the transformation.
Here you see my daughter is thrilled to death as well at my enthusiasm!
One...
Two...
Three... with the same joy and enthusiasm she showed me previously!
We were going to leave it there, but we felt we could just fit in the feature wall with cutting in and lick of paint.
My daughter's has continued displays of joy and affection as you can see.
Meanwhile, my son is learning the art of supervising. Little does he realise I will be getting him the sand the skirting for me after I sugar soap wash them all.
The results are stunning, but will need a second coat for sure. I must state her my daughters cutting in was meticulous. All that art experience coming to the fore.
From one angle...
Now the other... the V, I suspect helped in getting the job done!
It really is looking fabulous.
You may have started to think you are reading a 'how to' blog by now and not a helping hoarders blog! I wouldn't blame you. However, I am detailing this as it does show how slow the progress can be and that patience in abundance is required.
Also, when one starts something it can blow out due to unforseen events and add weeks to the anticipated time frame. This then impacts on 'getting rid of the 'stuff''.
You will see by the wardrobe how dirty it looks against the fresh paint. Now that I was not 'really' (well kinda, sorta, maybe have to) do!!! But, looking at the skirting, window frames and doors it was screaming out 'DO ME'!!! Well, you know what I mean.
Thinking I was going to do a 'water' base gloss was a grand idea till I got to the paint store. Apparently what is there first is what is best to do over. Decide to get heaps of paint brushes and minimise the turpintine usage.
Good to his word son sanded the skirting after all were washed. I sanded the pelmet and have given this it's first coat of plain basic white. The lift was instantaneous.
Only two more licks to go and then I start on the skirting and will do a coat every second day to allow my back much needed time inbetween floor work, which really is a pain in the old proverbial.
Photos to follow as the ones I took of the pelmet I took on my mobile and for some reason not coming through.
As it happens my wonderful and generous neighbour called me to let me know her back gate was now fixed and I can retrieve the last few items when I was ready. I am ready now, but the room isn't.
Cannot wait to move in... I can feel it now how good it will be... I am itching to go... time... why... must be patient. Christmas is looming and I so want the dining room back for the first time in 6 years... patience now... just breathe... breathe in breathe out breathe in breathe out... ah that's better.
Hopefully, we will get the last coat of the feature wall done soon. In the meantime, I need to get the skirting and pelmet painted with the enamel gloss and the top part of the window so the pelmet can be replaced. Then I need to ask a gorgeous friend who may be reading this, yes, you Ali S, I will need to borrow the sander to sand the all the doors. Way too many to do by hand. Will be calling you shortly.
So there you go folks. This is how easy it is to get sidetracked by life and events for the hoarders tasks. Easy peasey!
I hope that I will be in this room by early November now!
We shall see soon enough, wont we now!
Cheers one and all
Anita who is still gettin there... and taking it one day... no scratch that... one week at a time.
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