Another DIY Thread

platypus · 31 Oct 2010 at 08:48

This time its the living room

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Apologies for the crap pictures, my phone does not have a good camera!

This was a complete fluke, we started papering the ceiling from the other side and the chimney lined up perfectly:

We stripped the floorboards, hired a floor sander, and recoated them. They're by no means great floorboards, but whilst we decided to go for the cheap option this time. We've had two new floors from France courtesy of the other halfs brother in law, but that still costs a fair bit in shipping and what have you, whereas the total spend on this room (minus stove) has been £180!

We've redone the electrics and put in more sockets.

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Still a fair bit to do to tidy things up, put some cupboards in and get a new sofa, but it's looking alright so far

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bushmins · 31 Oct 2010 at 08:58

Does your flue go all the way to the top of the chimney? If so how much did you pay?

Cosimo · 31 Oct 2010 at 09:02

It's looking good.

You've done the gas isn't it time for you to snip the electrics now?

platypus · 31 Oct 2010 at 09:07

bushmins said:
Does your flue go all the way to the top of the chimney? If so how much did you pay?

Not all the way up, but 2metres for €20 from Bricoman in Nantes. So much cheaper!

platypus · 31 Oct 2010 at 09:09

simulatorman said:
It's looking good.

You've done the gas isn't it time for you to snip the electrics now?

Haha don't tempt fate!

platypus · 31 Oct 2010 at 13:49

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Darg · 31 Oct 2010 at 14:55

Ahhh, wall paper. I've had to spend too long stripping wall paper to ever use it myself. It does look good but would a paint job not have had the same effect? What made you decide to go with wall paper?

Just out of curiosity I don't mean to diss your work

Mark A · 31 Oct 2010 at 15:18

I hate papering, Ive been doing the same in my bedroom and its taking forever. I'm using 1400 grade lining paper to cover small imperfections but some are still showing through, needs skimming really.

Also, as i was papering i hit the ceiling with my knuckle and a bit of paint cracked on the ceiling and then i pulled it away and a bit bit flaked off. Meaning ive now had to strip the entire ceiling of paint :eek:

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I hate decorating :mad:

platypus · 31 Oct 2010 at 15:24

The walls/ceiling were papered as I was following orders

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Not sure really what the decision process was but I've just done as told

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Mark A · 31 Oct 2010 at 15:29

Its a good idea, covers small imperfections that would show through paint. Plus it'll keep the walls slightly warmer, meaning you wont get condensation forming on the walls, as you can with painted plaster.

It's just a complete PITA to do.

platypus · 7 Nov 2010 at 15:13

Just thought I'd post an update, almost done!

The Sofa is going, and its a new radiator, cupboards to go in the alcoves, other then that its pretty much finished. New floor

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