May 6
The plasterers have left and they did not complete the painting to the floor as there is eventually going to be a skirting board or it will be behind kitchen cabinets or other furniture. However, ....
Category: Kitchen
April 30
As the May bank holidays come around I wanted to finish the lighting so we can truly visualise the spaces. These are the kitchen and dining room.
April 29
We finally decided that doing the lounge first would cause an extensive delay to our ability to occupy the house so we have gone back to plan A and I am concentrating on finishing the ....
April 28
More lighting installation. Master bedroom and ensuite. Thermostat refitted and cover plates added to give a more finished look.
April 24
Lee and Jacque were so efficient that I asked them to do the decorating as well. Lee manipulated the sander on the ceiling and walls and jaqu got on with cutting in the edges before ....
April 22
Although we did work on Good Friday (as it is not a bank holiday here in France) it was agreed to take a break for the rest of Easter. The stone reveals on the original ....
April 17
Lee and Jacque arrive to start the plasterboard jointing. They assure us we will not see the joints after they have finished. They are incredibly quick and accurate with their work and the first coat ....
April 16
The final preparation required the floors to be swept, hoovered and washed to lift the dust. Only then was I able to safely tape a protective cover over the travertine (which is highly absorbent and ....
April 15
With the preparation done I was able to quickly finish the kitchen reveal. The front door reveal was larger but much easier (as it was in my wooden frame) so I had time left to ....
April 14
Another day, another delivery. Loaded last night for delivery today. I brought the van so I could fit the parasol in without dismantling it. Back on to the final reveals. Two to go and the ....