After moving some furniture out the lounge, we laid down floor protection. The remaining furniture was moved to one end and covered.
DB started on the ceiling with a long handled roller but could feel his neck hurting so I took over. Using the magic white paint proved useful. Although it is just a light pink, you could see any missed bits.
DB painted the coving until we were both 2/3rds along. Floor covering up, furniture moved to the other end, before coverings replaced. Off we went again. It took about 2 hours but only one coat is needed thankfully.
DB washed everything out whilst I made some lunch. Ruby was kept out the room by a gate but after watching us for a while, went for a sleep in her crate, which had been moved to another room.
After lunch was digested, I sugar soaped all the walls and skirting ready for tomorrow. DB removed the curtains and rails and filled in any small holes left behind.
We need to still buy the chimney breast colour, baked terracotta. We will do that after taping all the door frames, skirting boards, electrical sockets and window frames.
We are both aching. We are getting a bit too old to keep decorating so may eventually have to get someone in.
You did well. We have somebody to decorate now and its such a relief.
ReplyDeleteI think we may have to do that sometime.
DeleteJust think how lovely it will look when it's all finished.
ReplyDeleteHopefully so and much brighter being a north facing room.
DeleteNo wonder you're aching! I loathe decorating, always have, husband doesn't mind it but finds it difficult now he's getting older. No doubt we'll be getting someone in to do it at some point in the future.
ReplyDeleteAt least we don’t wallpaper now, it just gets painted over being textured.
DeleteWell done! I'm afraid I always get someone in and if I can't, I go without. Hopefully, the aches will go soon.
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