Show us yer house and house-related meddlings

[shakespearegirl]

Feels like we are going backwards. Builder has covid and mrshakes has made last minute decision to rip out floor of ‘room of doom’ which we’d agreed not to touch for now. Dust and shit everywhere, nothing finished and we move next week. Anything I do at or related to the house is wrong or takes too long to explain, so I’ve given up

 

[Saul Goodman]

Stripping back an old oak table that's seen better days.
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I've no idea what I'll finish it with yet but the wood is lovely so I'll probably just put a clear varnish on it... If I ever get it finished.

It's getting there. I should have it finished in about a year at this rate.

 

[Epona]

It's getting there. I should have it finished in about a year at this rate.

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That's gorgeous.

 

[Saul Goodman]

That's gorgeous.

Thanks... It started out as a labour of love, until it poured rain today as I was sanding it outdoors. I've fallen out with it a bit now.

 

[shakespearegirl]

It's getting there. I should have it finished in about a year at this rate.

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Gorgeous. We’ve got a lovely old coffe table that our tenants have royally fucked, mr pshakes reckons he can restore it in a few days, I think a year is closer!

 

[Saul Goodman]

It's getting there. I should have it finished in about a year at this rate.

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I wasn't happy with the finish, so I got a little OCD on its arse and decided to strip it back to bare wood, again, and use a slightly darker oil-based stain
This is the last time... I think.

 

[bimble]

I wasn't happy with the finish, so I got a little OCD on its arse and decided to strip it back to bare wood, again, and use a slightly darker oil-based stain
This is the last time... I think.

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Next up, the

Not sure. Third time's the charm.

 

[Saul Goodman]

Not sure. Third time's the charm.

Nope, it's staying as is. Well, I say as is... I've just ordered a spray gun and some 2 pack lacquer to finish it with. No point doing half a job, right?

 

[WouldBe]

I wasn't happy with the finish, so I got a little OCD on its arse and decided to strip it back to bare wood, again, and use a slightly darker oil-based stain
This is the last time... I think.

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Lovely grain and shine.

 

[Saul Goodman]

Lovely grain and shine.

I like it now but it will lose that lovely shine once it dries, and I do love that shine, hence the order of the 2k lacquer. It's probably not the greatest finish for a table, as it will be prone to scratching, kinda like using the roof of your car as a table, but I don't care, I just want that deep gloss finish, 'cos it looks gorgeous, regardless of how long it lasts.
I've ordered a few lambswool bonnets for the sander, for polishing it after the inevitable crying like a baby when I scratch it

 

[miss direct]

I bought a rocking chair from a second hand shop. Needs a proper cushion but I like it.

 

[Thora]

Advice please: can I split this bedroom into two bedrooms? How easy is it to do and what do I need to think about?

 

[WouldBe]

Advice please: can I split this bedroom into two bedrooms? How easy is it to do and what do I need to think about?

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How big do you want the rooms? Single or double?

Easiest would be to put a stud wall from bottom edge of door frame. Put a door into new wall to access bedroom with en suite. Then another bit of stud wall in a 'L' shape with a door to access the bedroom with built in wardrobe forming a bit of extra landing where the door into the bedroom is at the minute.

Would need a bit of electrical work to have separate lights in each room.

E2a: might be possible to squeeze another ensuite in where the built-in wardrobe is.

 

[Thora]

How big do you want the rooms? Single or double?

Easiest would be to put a stud wall from bottom edge of door frame. Put a door into new wall to access bedroom with en suite. Then another bit of stud wall in a 'L' shape with a door to access the bedroom with built in wardrobe forming a bit of extra landing where the door into the bedroom is at the minute.

Would need a bit of electrical work to have separate lights in each room.

E2a: might be possible to squeeze another ensuite in where the built-in wardrobe is.

I hadn't thought about lights. There's a light fitting at each end of the current room but guess they would need to be separated with separate light switches.
I assume I could do this without any problem with building regs as each room would have a window?

The kitchen and bathroom are under the en suite on lower floors so I imagine it would be a problem with plumbing to put a bathroom in the other side in the wardrobe?

 

[danski]

If there is a loft then the lights shouldn’t be a problem although you can never tell until you delve deeper...

 

[WouldBe]

I hadn't thought about lights. There's a light fitting at each end of the current room but guess they would need to be separated with separate light switches.
I assume I could do this without any problem with building regs as each room would have a window?

The kitchen and bathroom are under the en suite on lower floors so I imagine it would be a problem with plumbing to put a bathroom in the other side in the wardrobe?

Lights would need separating and on separate switches.

Can't be sure about building regs but should be ok with a window in each room.

Not impossible to put another ensuite in just more difficult. Would also be more expensive.

 

[bimble]

I was just doing some very normal craft-supplies online shopping and came across this unexpected profundity in the epoxy resin department.

 

[Callie]

"prove your aesthetic judgement" nooooooooo

Black Cat Moon & Stars Pattern Wallpaper

Magical Salem pattern wallpaper mural inspired by Sabrina's feline friend. Fast delivery, secure shopping. Ideal for cat lovers.

www.hovia.com

 

[shakespearegirl]

I was just doing some very normal craft-supplies online shopping and came across this unexpected profundity in the epoxy resin department.

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That is so not my emotional experience of DIY. Especially today with a stinking hangover

 

[Saul Goodman]

Table legs sanded and stained, which was much less painful than I thought it was going to be. It's not looking tea bag.

 

[Epona]

I swear I am redecorating this flat before this time next year (if we are still here).

It's been a nightmare, have a partner who is a hoarder, can't even get to the walls. It is a massive embarrassment though given that I have worked as a painter/decorator and my home really ought to look professionally painted instead of a fucking disgusting hellhole.

 

[WouldBe]

I swear I am redecorating this flat before this time next year (if we are still here).

It's been a nightmare, have a partner who is a hoarder, can't even get to the walls. It is a massive embarrassment though given that I have worked as a painter/decorator and my home really ought to look professionally painted instead of a fucking disgusting hellhole.

Wallpaper over his stuff.

 

[Puddy_Tat]

Wallpaper over his stuff.

or him

 

[shakespearegirl]

I swear I am redecorating this flat before this time next year (if we are still here).

It's been a nightmare, have a partner who is a hoarder, can't even get to the walls. It is a massive embarrassment though given that I have worked as a painter/decorator and my home really ought to look professionally painted instead of a fucking disgusting hellhole.

Really really feel for you, I’ve discovered so much shit in this house and we’ve only been here a year. Why we need 100 jars is beyond me

 

[8ball]

It's getting there. I should have it finished in about a year at this rate.

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Before or after the 3d printed mask?

 

[Saul Goodman]

Before or after the 3d printed mask?

I finished that.

 

[equationgirl]

Advice please: can I split this bedroom into two bedrooms? How easy is it to do and what do I need to think about?

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I don't know if you'd need to build a little landing so that both bedrooms had direct access to the stairs, with a door between each bedroom and the stairs, for fire regs compliance.

Can you speak to a local builder or architect? Also I think there may be a monim size for bedrooms but don't quote me on that. Again, builder or architect should know.

 

[8ball]

I finished that.

Were there pics?

 

[ska invita]

I wasn't happy with the finish, so I got a little OCD on its arse and decided to strip it back to bare wood, again, and use a slightly darker oil-based stain
This is the last time... I think.

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that ones too dark

this would be better:

Spoiler

im just pulling your leg of course

 

[Saul Goodman]

Were there pics?

There weren't. I didn't even get the chance to wear it, yet. A house move meant everything was boxed in a hurry, and most of it is still boxed. I'll get some photos when I find it.