Before, During, After

We who are about to scrape salute you!

Preparing the walls.  Note the use of blue tape and plastic.  300 feet of plastic, and 2 rolls of tape.  Also, the wonderful portible scaffalding. 

A bit of levity in hour 9.  Being in a mask, goggles, and suit for 9 hours makes you goofy.


After, with spackle.  Pink, Mrs. House's favorite color!  It dries white though.

So Sore!

We are back at our current apartment now after a grueling weekend at the house.  We removed all of the "cottage cheese" or "popcorn" ceilings in the living room, hallway, entry, and three bedrooms, then we painted, removed the carpet, and cleaned up.  Every muscle which is involved in looking up, or rubbing a roller against the ceiling is as sore as can be, and the palms of both hands are bruised as well from scraping. 

It does look about 100% better though, so hopefully it is worth it! 

Next up, more painting!