My House - The Slow Progress

Traffic_Warden · 16 Mar 2014 at 18:24

LeeUK said:
I would hate to live in that bungalow in the first place purely on the fact that the OP's house looks down onto it. Even before the breeze block wall.

The wall will be harled (pebbledashed) this summer , just waiting on a few other bits so i can get it all done at the same time. When i moved in as you can see in the pictures , the neighbours down the way could see directly into the sunroom (glorified extra lounge), plus there old so nosy *******s. So a wall was the ideal solution lol!

And yes Rick , long coat Akita named Ali. Loves helping me out and keeps me company when im on my own haha.

Duke · 16 Mar 2014 at 18:33

That is an epic project. I'd love to find somewhere which hasn't been touched for a long time and transform it.

slick rick · 17 Mar 2014 at 12:04

Traffic_Warden said:
And yes Rick , long coat Akita named Ali. Loves helping me out and keeps me company when im on my own haha.

Stunning dog I must say, you couldn't find a more noble and loyal breed. If it's not an Akita, its just a dog!

And great job with your renovations, looks like it will cracking place when its done.

budwozza · 18 Mar 2014 at 23:14

Fantastic work, love reading threads like this. One thing I would suggest, is that if you are going to plasterboard the underside of the stairs, is that you baton / strengthen them to stop any squeaks.

Traffic_Warden · 9 Aug 2014 at 23:50

Well its been a long 5 months ... Work and finding time to work on the house.

But heres some progress , i know you guys like photos so ill let them do the talking!

More updates coming..

Traffic_Warden · 10 Aug 2014 at 00:40

As promised more progress! I should say how much i am enjoying renovating this house, a huge learning curve.

And so the plasterboarding and insulating begins Using 50mm Quintherm insulation board and celotex insulation clips.

All Cat 5E cables/HDMI/Coax/Twin Coax cables to go into my server rack in the Store room which also contains the boiler and Consumer unit =)

Utility Room

And now the best day and mnost anticipated for in months ! the delivery of the kitchen units!!! Fantastic units and great quality, almost seemed sureal to have got to the stage of almost installing after 2 years....

And surprisingly it all fitted into the store room and utility! LOL

Okay now we have that onto the TAPING!

Traffic_Warden · 10 Aug 2014 at 01:11

And the Taping begins....

Bedding coats-

Seconds Coats-

Third and final coat-

Such a great finish. Sooo smooth!

Traffic_Warden · 10 Aug 2014 at 02:25

More progress, painting begins. ALL WHITE.

Single brush plate on order to complete the wall mount tv instalation.

Mmmmmmm NEST.

Woooo Its Kitchen Time!!

And thats it so far , kitchens still got a fair way to go and instalation is slow going. But loving the progress now.

Tummy · 10 Aug 2014 at 04:43

Fantastic

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Furyus · 10 Aug 2014 at 08:28

That is insane! Looks awesome buddy! Keep the pictures coming!!

Too Tall · 10 Aug 2014 at 11:59

Superb work mate, are you in the trade or all self taught? The only reason i ask is that (i'm an amateur myself) everything appears to be done to a high standard. Well done!

Valo · 10 Aug 2014 at 12:50

Looks fantastic mate! That's some epic work

Could I ask where did you get your kitchen from?

I noticed you've used the plastic backplate with your NEST thermostat, you know that you don't need to use it. They include the backplates to cover up holes left by removing an old thermostat. It seems a shame to use it when you've got such clean lines and a crisp paint job.

Traffic_Warden · 10 Aug 2014 at 12:51

I am an electrician by trade, but I have just learned myself the rest of the work along with help from relatives/mates in the building trade, I just like to have everything done to a high standard like you say, you could say a bit OCD really lol. It can't be rocket science so not point paying someone to do it if you can learn yourself and do it in your own time

And yes Valo, I did know about installing the stat without the back plate. And the kitchens from DIYKitchens .

Valo · 10 Aug 2014 at 13:44

Cheers

Too Tall · 11 Aug 2014 at 16:19

Any pics of your tools that you've used?

I'm not planning on robbing you, just interested in what i may need.

Kimi · 11 Aug 2014 at 16:42

Hows the quality on the DIY Kitchens mate? i havent seen them before. Im looking for basic one for an L shape and was thinking of picking up a cheap Wickes takeaway but maybe DIY would be a better choice.

RoboCod · 11 Aug 2014 at 17:17

Subbed. Quality work. You said it was a steep learning curve, what have you used to guide you through this? Did you have any previous training or experience of any particular trade? Or has it all been Internet based reading up (as I do pretty much for anything I ever attempt?)

Mark A · 11 Aug 2014 at 18:59

Looking very nice so far. I bet that will be one very toasty kitchen in winter with all that insulation and under floor heating.

Seems odd not seeing the fully pink room after being skimmed stage.

Pabl0 · 11 Aug 2014 at 20:03

Not a fan of of just tape but appreciate the work that has gone into this, good work.

colinmcr · 12 Aug 2014 at 05:10

Just starting a renovation also, but I'm not in the trades although my brother is a plumber. Just wanted to say what a great job you are doing looks great so far.