Days 2 and 3 didn't seem as productive as day 1. Each day Brad and I would get to the house around 6:30pm and work until about 11pm. This made for late nights and early mornings. Needless to say, I think Brad and I will be worn out if we keep this up.
However, we have made some decisions regarding what we are going to do to the house and what is feasible. I think the consensus is that we will gut the master bedroom and the upstairs bathroom. And then just prime and paint the rest of the house.
Last night, I started priming the living room. I borrowed an airless paint gun/machine from a friend and spent an hour trying to figure out how it works. I never got it working and resorted to rolling on the primer the old fashion way. We bought a primer called Killz that claims it will remove any odor still remaining in the wall (ie: smoke smell) I guess we will see how it works when we get into the house tonight.
While I was covering the walls (and myself) with primer Brad was up in the master bedroom taking off molding so that eventually we can demolish the walls. Three of the four walls in the master (after demolition) will have exposed brick. We are trying to decide if we want to leave one wall exposed... hmmm? decisions, decisions.
If anyone was wondering how Maya was reacting to all the happenings...she is doing great! She just follows us around like our shadow and will watch us work. She is definitely getting a work out (same with us) going up and down the steps countless times throughout the night. I do however, think she will really enjoy the new house, especially since her old house was the size of our new living room. ha.
However, we have made some decisions regarding what we are going to do to the house and what is feasible. I think the consensus is that we will gut the master bedroom and the upstairs bathroom. And then just prime and paint the rest of the house.
Last night, I started priming the living room. I borrowed an airless paint gun/machine from a friend and spent an hour trying to figure out how it works. I never got it working and resorted to rolling on the primer the old fashion way. We bought a primer called Killz that claims it will remove any odor still remaining in the wall (ie: smoke smell) I guess we will see how it works when we get into the house tonight.
While I was covering the walls (and myself) with primer Brad was up in the master bedroom taking off molding so that eventually we can demolish the walls. Three of the four walls in the master (after demolition) will have exposed brick. We are trying to decide if we want to leave one wall exposed... hmmm? decisions, decisions.
If anyone was wondering how Maya was reacting to all the happenings...she is doing great! She just follows us around like our shadow and will watch us work. She is definitely getting a work out (same with us) going up and down the steps countless times throughout the night. I do however, think she will really enjoy the new house, especially since her old house was the size of our new living room. ha.
the living room all taped up and covered for painting of walls and ceilings
at the end of the night, priming the half bath's door. seriously, who paints a tiny half bath dark blue and red????notice my white hands, I didn't have any paint thinner last night and so I showed up to work with white hands and feet. classy.
brad is so proud of his high tech mask...he is ready to demolish!
in the four hours of work, brad got a wall and a half of trim off. I think this is going to be a very long process. notice the three+ layers of wall paper with paint over the top layer. I think all the previous owners didn't want to hassle with doing things right.
not too excited about the nights progress. oh well, some nights will be successful and some will just be ok.stay tuned for more updates!
2 comments:
Take time to have fun too. All work and no play may make both of you hate the house. I am glad Maya is doing good. Has she climbed the fence yet? Keep the pictures coming...it is fun for us to watch. Love, MOM
WOW! Look at that progress. I love the updates. Keep them coming!
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