Our first chore on the 2nd day was to buy Zinsser Cover Stain (primer), painting tape and latex finish paint.
Plumbers, Josh and his assistant, Colin came in and replaced pipes, etc.
Once they were done, I had to apply spackle to nail holes and other gouges in the wood. When it dried, I sanded it.
The next step was to vacuum the walls of dust and remove the bathroom door. It had been an earlier thought to put in a pocket door to make it easier for a wheelchair to go through, but it looked like we would keep the regular door instead since a pocket door could potentially take up more space in the small bathroom.
Since we were informed that the shower stall would be installed in a few days, we needed to get moving on the wall painting. Cover Stain primer, which is oil based needed to be applied to prevent the reddish coloring from the redwood panels to leak through the paint.
I did not think I would have to do this sort of thing again after our whole horrendous 9 month renovation project in 2006!
Good grief! I was a lot younger then.
But no... Here we were again.
Art was using painter's tape to protect the areas we were going to leave natural. I painted the grooves in between the redwood panels.
Our contractor called to say he was ready to bring the new cabinets to be fumigated for termites so a drive to Kapolei at Aloha Termites & Pest Control was required to sign a contract to have this done.
We were surprised that instead of just taking measurements, Ed created a wooden pattern to make sure the shower pan would fit in that space.
Rolling on the Cover Stain primer application would have to wait for the following day.
I was glad.
We were both tired.
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As a woodworker, I often make patterns in situations like that. It makes installation so much easier.
ReplyDeleteThis not even my home, Kay, and yet I cannot look. The trauma is too much for me. Maybe I could handle it better when younger (I never did any remodeling though) but now I know I cannot handle it. I would have to move out of the house and live elsewhere until it was complete. Just painting the exterior of the house, getting a new roof, installing a new HVAC which took over the entire house, was too much for me.
ReplyDeleteWow! I hope that's a throwback photo of you on the high ladder! It seems like you two are doing lots of the work. Be careful! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteI did tell the contractor that we don't plan to do anymore of the work.
DeleteOk, that's good. You just supervise, or hide. Second hubby and I renovated a house and kitchen. I called dinner "sawdust gravy" because of the dust everywhere. But the result was worth it. I remember my parents having a bathroom redone. Later, water was leaking underneath the floor tiles. Seems the installer put NAILS through the drip pan under the shower floor! Stay on top of what the workers do! Pretty sure Mr. Art is doing that! Linda in Kansas
DeleteKay of Musings: Leaking under the floor. Arrrghhh! That is awful!!! The contractor told us we were hovering and making the workers nervous.
DeleteIt will be lovely when it's done, hang in there. It would be waaay beyond me at this point.
ReplyDeleteSuch an endeavor on your part thinking ahead for the care of your mom. And yes care homes will bankrupt everyone who ends there.
ReplyDeleteThe physical work is tiring but for us too it's the anxiety and stress that is exhausting. And when it's all done whew! Keep us posted.
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Oh yes... I'm already scheduling posts to go up about this project which is just stressing me to the MAX. This should be the LAST time I ever have to go through this. I wish we'd done it when I was younger and stronger in mind and body.
DeleteWhat an impressive job -- especially on that ladder.
ReplyDeleteAlmost 20 years younger on that ladder! However, doing what you and Art are doing now is worth the pain and exhaustion - prepping properly is SO important, and not sure if your contractor would have done it as well as you.
ReplyDeleteOh my, you are so brave, I am never do this in a million years! Still, one does what one can do! And you both can do anything! x
ReplyDeleteWhat a HUGE job this is. I will also be glad when it's done and you can post the results online. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteRenovations are not for the week of heart.
ReplyDeleteSeeing you WAY up there on that ladder gave me a start! Wow. Not something I can do anymore.
ReplyDeleteI helped John paint my shed (part of it) and was exhausted and frustrated by it all so I can't imagine this type of project. I admire you so much! I know it's NO fun.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very high ladder. I couldn't imagine!
ReplyDeleteJust be careful and safe and hire it all out in future! In the meantime, well done.
ReplyDeleteThat's a very cool idea to make a model for the shower pan. I feel your pain though. Renovations are such a disruption...and the dust. Oh my gosh. The dust gets EVERYWHERE... We are finishing drywall right now. I can't wait until we are finally finished finishing drywall.
ReplyDeleteFriendly reminder: Make sure any safety railings inside the shower stall and outside of it, have etching into the stainless steel. A soapy or wet hand grabbing a smooth rail is very slippery. A soapy hand grabbing an etched one prevents falls. They MIGHT be at your hardware place, but are usually available at a medical supply place, in different lengths too. Those suction-cup type handles are dangerous and come off with a little weight put on them, much less catching a person falling. Sooo, mark the studs on the shower wall before installing the wall, and keep that marking for after the wall is installed. But Art already knew that. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteKay of Musings: I’m afraid it’s a bit late. The contractor has already installed the grab bars. So far, it’s OK though. Definitely not getting anything with suction cups. :-)
DeleteExhausting comes to mind.
ReplyDeleteRenovations can be tiring, but the effect makes up for everything :)
ReplyDeleteKay of Musings: Thank you for your visit, Krolowa.
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