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We're in a bit of a holding pattern. S'nP Mike has, I think, finished spackling. In addition to tending the seams and nail holes in the ceiling, he's also repaired the corners that were covered by strips of rounded molding as well as some of the more noticeable bumps and divots in our inarguably wonky walls. Honestly. This house. One of these days I might just take you on a photo tour of where doors once were, or the many textures and levels of flooring, or the electrical outlets (spoiler alert: one's in a door frame!). Heavens forfend I set a level down anywhere. The point is, though, that all of this spackling now will ultimately yield a much smoother surface when we come to project's end.

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Next up is sanding, then priming, then fixing the numerous gaps and irregularities prior to painting (which will include not only the ceiling and walls, but also the doors and ALL of the trim. I am ridiculously excited). Part of me wants to paint that long wall with chalkboard paint and always have a tub of colored chalk at hand. Another part of me - the one that's paying to have these walls professionally painted - is looking at warm, simple, cozy colored paint chips. More on that tomorrow!



†I made that up, but please don't tell anyone. Let's see how long it takes for that bit of misinformation to go viral! I've done my duty and tweeted it.

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We're in a bit of a holding pattern. S'nP Mike has, I think, finished spackling. In addition to tending the seams and nail holes in the ceiling, he's also repaired the corners that were covered by strips of rounded molding as well as some of the more noticeable bumps and divots in our inarguably wonky walls. Honestly. This house. One of these days I might just take you on a photo tour of where doors once were, or the many textures and levels of flooring, or the electrical outlets (spoiler alert: one's in a door frame!). Heavens forfend I set a level down anywhere. The point is, though, that all of this spackling now will ultimately yield a much smoother surface when we come to project's end.

( Read more )

Next up is sanding, then priming, then fixing the numerous gaps and irregularities prior to painting (which will include not only the ceiling and walls, but also the doors and ALL of the trim. I am ridiculously excited). Part of me wants to paint that long wall with chalkboard paint and always have a tub of colored chalk at hand. Another part of me - the one that's paying to have these walls professionally painted - is looking at warm, simple, cozy colored paint chips. More on that tomorrow!



†I made that up, but please don't tell anyone. Let's see how long it takes for that bit of misinformation to go viral! I've done my duty and tweeted it.