The wallpaper is gone and the walls have been washed clean of dirt and old wallpaper paste. I didn't find any more "surprises" like the outlet I found last time, but the area around the working outlet on the outside wall needs some repair, so that will be on my do first list. I also found evidence that there had been some repair way back when, because under the three layers of paper and one of paint, there are actual plaster repairs. And in one corner I found evidence of yet another layer of wallpaper - must have been the original stuff.
And I finally found out when my house was built - 1946 - so it's 63 years old, not 70+. Typical post-war house for this area I suspect.
As I thought, the walls need a fair amount of repair and I'm all geared up with plaster and drywall mud, drywall tape and sandpaper. Now I suppose I'll have to get to it! LOL
More to come!
2 comments:
WOW!! Big changes. We love the kitchen cabinets. Kudos to your energy and "stick-to-it-ness". You seem to develope more energy as you go while mine goes . . . .
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Squirrel
Yes, it is a BIG change, but I've had to leave it a bit while I fill some candle and soap orders. I'm hoping to get the cracks filled this weekend, then paint the walls in the next week or so. I also have to clean up the trim and paint that before I can bring in bookcases, but I'm hoping to have everything done by the end of the month. Keep your fingers crossed!
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