Project: Painting of house 2008

Title sounds like a goal. It stayed that way for quite some time!

By the end of summer 2009 however, something happened. Finally. Biggest hurdle was getting started.
Where to begin? Preparations (mentally as well as physical)

The job was not simple, since large parts of the south and west facing facades needed extensive
repair and new plaster. Most is now done, with the exception of the garage wall facing the neighbour.
I am sorry. It will have to wait till next year.

Here are some snapshots from the process:

Documentation is important.

Here are some "before" pics:
Bleached, damaged walls, and white
woodwork with clear signs of neglect.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slow beginnings:
Working in plaster and concrete.

  

 

Well under way with wood parts!
Everything painted (twice!!) and garage door as the final touch (with help from Emma).

    

 

Color testing!

 

First full wall painted. Hoping for a few more days without rain.

    

 

Which we had :-)

 

One wall missing. Project for spring 2010.