In the period of a week we've gone from just-finished drywall in primer to having the first coat of wall paints applied, continuing the rapid transition from interesting construction project to real living space!
Throughout the week the paint crew rolled out the first coat of our wall finishes. We chose the slight sheen of an "eggshell" finish because it reminds us of an old-fashioned oil paint in appearance, which seemed fitting with the overall design, besides being easy to clean.
The crew applied this first coat before trim work, and the final coat will be applied after the woodwork is installed and has been painted in its satin finish. Below are the other colors in our palette coming to life!
Outside, a handful of punch-list and touch-up items was addressed throughout the week, and on Friday the "stucco man" applied a plastic corner bead product to establish the edges for the cement finish that will be applied to the piers and our outdoor fireplace next week.
A minor disaster struck this afternoon when the bathtub in one of the guest rooms was drained, following some testing. We discovered a temporary cap in the plumbing over the kitchen (for another bathtub above) was not properly glued into place. Combined with the fact that the sewer connection to the street has not yet been opened up for use, water drained following the easiest path, as it always does, and poured right out of our kitchen ceiling!!
Fortunately, the faulty seal was in a spot that had already been cut open in the ceiling for work on the plumbing above, so damage was avoided with the exception of some insulation that needs to be replaced. Nonetheless, it made for quite an exciting afternoon, and some lessons learned for the crew!
On the planning front, we settled on a simple 2-panel door for our interior passageways, and purchased exterior flood lights and fixtures for the rear of the house.
This coming week we need to finalize decisions in quite a few areas, including stair tread and railings for the interior staircase, closet and pantry layouts, and interior trim specs. We both find the simplicity and less formal look of the Shaker style appealing, and a good fit as we work to create a comfortable, casual coastal feel to the home and its surroundings.
We'll cap the week with a highly-anticipated shopping trip to Atlanta, so hopefully we'll have much to report on again next week!
That's it for now!
Ron and Bonnie
Throughout the week the paint crew rolled out the first coat of our wall finishes. We chose the slight sheen of an "eggshell" finish because it reminds us of an old-fashioned oil paint in appearance, which seemed fitting with the overall design, besides being easy to clean.
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| First coat of Pale Oak paint being applied in family room. This is the prominent color throughout the first floor and upper hallway and utility areas. Looking at the stairwell you can see what a difference the amount of light has on the appearance of the same color! |
The crew applied this first coat before trim work, and the final coat will be applied after the woodwork is installed and has been painted in its satin finish. Below are the other colors in our palette coming to life!
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| Beach Glass - medium blue-gray gives the dining room a comforting yet strong personality |
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| Quiet Moments - a lighter bluish-gray provides a soothing tone throughout the master suite |
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| Healing Aloe - this greenish-gray tone should leave guests equally rested and relaxed! Now, where is that bed going? |
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| Revere Pewter - a muddy medium gray tone for the study will provide provide warmth and complement the strong lines of the coffered ceiling above |
Outside, a handful of punch-list and touch-up items was addressed throughout the week, and on Friday the "stucco man" applied a plastic corner bead product to establish the edges for the cement finish that will be applied to the piers and our outdoor fireplace next week.
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| White corner bead on concrete piers will serve to provide a nice clean line for the cement stucco where it meets wood trim on the lower level |
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| We were pleasantly surprised to see that lumber for our wood beams has been delivered! |
A minor disaster struck this afternoon when the bathtub in one of the guest rooms was drained, following some testing. We discovered a temporary cap in the plumbing over the kitchen (for another bathtub above) was not properly glued into place. Combined with the fact that the sewer connection to the street has not yet been opened up for use, water drained following the easiest path, as it always does, and poured right out of our kitchen ceiling!!
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| Trying to minimize the damage from a leaking temporary plumbing drain cap |
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| Cutting the main sewer connection at the foundation of the house proved to be the fastest way to divert flow of water in the pipes inside... good thinking! Better out here than in our kitchen!! |
Fortunately, the faulty seal was in a spot that had already been cut open in the ceiling for work on the plumbing above, so damage was avoided with the exception of some insulation that needs to be replaced. Nonetheless, it made for quite an exciting afternoon, and some lessons learned for the crew!
On the planning front, we settled on a simple 2-panel door for our interior passageways, and purchased exterior flood lights and fixtures for the rear of the house.
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| Our Grand Oak seems to appreciate recent rains and the mild springtime sun |
This coming week we need to finalize decisions in quite a few areas, including stair tread and railings for the interior staircase, closet and pantry layouts, and interior trim specs. We both find the simplicity and less formal look of the Shaker style appealing, and a good fit as we work to create a comfortable, casual coastal feel to the home and its surroundings.
We'll cap the week with a highly-anticipated shopping trip to Atlanta, so hopefully we'll have much to report on again next week!
That's it for now!
Ron and Bonnie
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