At last the redecorating project is complete. The concept of the project was the removal of lots of wall paper and have it replaced with paint. Apparently, wall paper is becoming passe. Hey, you gotta watch the redecorating shows on HGTV and such to keep up to date.
Phase 1 showed the place in disarray. We had to move a lot of stuff to make room for the professionals to come in and do their respective things. First were the paper removers. Then Phase 2 got underway with the painters coming in and painting all of those bare walls and some others where the paint needed to be renewed. It has been about 12 (plus or minus) years since the last update.
After that the faux finishers came in and worked their magic which was Phase 3. In the dining room they put in vertical stripes of the same color. The stripes alternated between egg shell and satin. It gives a unique effect and we didn't have to remove the chair rail. In the great room the did the faux finish. Here they used the same color of paint as the base coat. The difference is the manner in which the top coat was applied. The wrapped a wad of cloth in plastic wrap and applied the paint that way. It took quite a few days for the top coat to dry due to the depth of the paint. In the end it looks almost like leather. The colors are quite different from before the project started, but we really like the warmth that has been added to the home.
Phase 4 was the final phase. This is where Maryann and I put everything back in its place. Hanging the drapes back up in the great room was easier than either of us thought it would be. I think we had more trouble hanging the mirror in the upstairs sitting room. Of course, hanging the mirror in the great room was fun too. Among the chores was the need to polish furniture and kitchen/powder room/laundry cabinets. It took us about five days to get everything back in place. I have to admit it was a lot of work, but very satisfying.
All in all it was a great project and we are pleased with the results.
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5 comments:
Just think, you are done working for a while (at least the big chores).
I remember when you two were talking about all that you had to do back home while you were visiting.
BEA-U-TI-FUL FINISH!!
my goodness the place is coming along splendidly!
you guyz do good work!
;)
B
looking good, and just in time for the holidays!!
In a word ....WOW!
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