Smooth Operator

Back to our regularly program--

The walls are being patched and textured (smooth).  The spaces appear much brighter with the white finish.

The kitchen cabinets are being painted (white).  A full-height subway tile splash is being installed behind the range and stainless steel hood.

The woodwork in the Living Room is being scraped of any existing wall paint, to create a cleaner edge between the woodwork and the walls. 

Going green

deciding between these two paint colors for the Living Room

Inspection

The first inspection passed without any issues. 

I was concerned with the built-up shower. But it passed. 

 

Interior Elevations

Proposed Kitchen interior elevations

Sconces

Ordered two wall sconces from Tap Lighting.  The sconces will be installed adjacent to the fireplace.  The sconces will illuminate the dark wood mantel, and add symmetry to the long wall.

Studs

The walls around the proposed bathroom, closet, and powder room have been framed. 

Time Capsule

The contractors found a "The Saturday Evening Post" from September 1960 in the existing wall framing.

Legit

Building permits were secured over-the-counter. Without corrections.

Floor finish

The finish is being applied. A matte finish is preferred over a reflective one. To be safe, no foot traffic will be allowed on the floors for a few days.

Sunday Sand Day

The hardwood flooring is getting sanded. Refinishing will take place later in the week

Progress

The gypsum board is replacing the existing lath and plaster

Rendered Model

3D Model

I've created a 3D model to study possible exterior color schemes.

 

House Colors by Susan Hershman is a great resource for exterior colors.

Wall paper

Wall paper by Bradbury for the Dining Room

Knob and Tube

Discovered--verified--that the Craftsman still has the original knob and tube wiring.

But on a good note, there are unfinished hardwood strips below the existing vinyl flooring in the kitchen.  Hardwood flooring in the kitchen may look nice.  As would tile.

Kitchen demo.

The demolition in the kitchen has resumed.  Today the existing lath and plaster is being removed.  It's nice to see progress after the last contractor bailed.