My plaster guy, Jeff, started his setup today so he can start the work tomorrow. He called and said it will be risky to plaster/texture directly onto the living room ceiling in its current state since there is a layer (layers?) of paint that is bubbling and/or peeling off in areas. The plaster may also bubble as a result. So, Jeff said that despite my valiant effort, he recommends putting 1/4" sheetrock on the ceiling. Ok. :( He also said there is some weird paneling in the "office" closet and he is not sure what is behind it. While he was on the phone with me, he starts to rip it off and tell me what he finds. (I love that I can listen to my house being ripped apart on the other end of the phone and not stress out...I must be getting good at this!) Yeah, he said, that needs to be sheetrocked, too.
Otherwise, things look good and he will get started tomorrow.
I told him to ignore the kitchen completely, except for the pantry (which I demo'd two days ago), since I have other plans for that room...very fine plans that I am not sharing with anyone yet. (Hint: It's going to kick ass and could possibly be the BEST KITCHEN EVER!!!)
His quote, minus the sheetrock, came in at $6500. This is $500 less than what I expected, but the sheetrock may take it up to $7k so I am right on budget so far...phew!
Oh! You are not going to believe this. Yesterday, my mom and I dropped off some light fixtures at the house. While there, I got curious about the far wall in the kitchen, like what is really behind the beadboard? I started to pull it off and I shit you not...there is more painted wallpaper! So...one more wall to go. There goes next weekend. :/
I officially have PTSD due to wallpaper and popcorn ceilings.
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