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But that was only the start.<\/p>\n
In the bedrooms, there had been some minor cosmetic earthquake damage in a few corners (as with all homes in Christchurch!). The complicating factor was that the rooms were wallpapered with a finely textured covering. The wallpaper appeared to be quite old, and removal was something we wanted to avoid, as the rest of the walls were generally in a good condition.<\/p>\n
The challenge was to mask the damage in a way that didn\u2019t stand out. Zane was happy to do his best, but advised that paint choice would also determine how obvious the repair was.<\/p>\n
As part of the decision-making process for plaster finish, we consulted with Resene Paint. Elaborating on the various challenges we faced to achieve a great finish, we sought advice on the best paint option for masking imperfections. Resene advised that they had a special paint that was designed for this particular application, Spacecote \u2013 and we\u2019ll cover this in an up and coming chapter.<\/p>\n
After consulting with Zane, Resene and our Painter, we decided on a Level 4 finish for the living area. It would give a great result in the particular lighting conditions and paint combination we were going for, while saving on a full Level 5 finish.<\/p>\n
The other areas of the house would also be finished to a Level 4 standard, and Zane would do what he could with the tricky wallpapered areas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
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How was the job priced?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Now that Jeremy and Alana had a better understanding of the decisions needing to be made, Zane could proceed with quoting on the job.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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After the information gathering and decision-making process, Zane priced up the job and supplied a quote.<\/p>\n
There was quite a lot of additional detailing required that was beyond the scope of a painters role. A painter will \u201cfill\u201d small imperfections and \u201cgap\u201d (which involves running a bead of gap filler in joins) details like new architraves (window surrounds) etc. However, through the process of replacing the glazing, there were quite a few areas that required a proper plaster.<\/p>\n
There were also the surrounds of the two new cavity sliders, and a multitude of areas in the living area which required a ground-up plaster.<\/p>\n
Zane was thorough in his scope, and gave us a fixed price quote for the whole job, which we were happy to accept.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
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Were you happy with the result?<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>With the plastering completed over 3 days, we check in with Jeremy and Alana to hear about the result of the decisions they made and Zane\u2019s approach to the job.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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We hadn\u2019t appreciated what an art plastering is! And a process. We got the impression from Zane\u2019s approach that he was both very diligent and good at his craft.<\/p>\n
As the plastering work unfolded over days, with the layers of plaster slowly built up and sanded back, the space grew in both it\u2019s sharpness and homely vibe.<\/p>\n
The result was fantastic! Zane\u2019s diligence really paid off, and we often found ourselves looking in some nook or cranny and saying \u201cwow, he fixed this too!\u201d. The result we felt we were left with was a \u201cnew house\u201d feel. There wasn\u2019t a scrape, dent or hole from that old wall hanging anywhere.<\/p>\n
Naturally, we were really excited to get the painting underway, but before that could happen, we had more decisions to make in that department \u2013 which we\u2019ll cover next week.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
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Lessons learned from the day<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>- <\/i><\/span>
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Some decorators will paint and plaster, while others specialise in either painting or plastering.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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The \u201clevel\u201d of finish should be determined by the lighting and paint type you\u2019re opting for. You can generally save by opting for a lower level finish, but it\u2019s not suitable for all areas and will result in a poor quality paint finish if not right. Consult with your plasterer and painter before deciding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>
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f you\u2019re just repainting the interior of your home, it\u2019s still a great opportunity to consult with a plasterer and fill any imperfections in the walls and ceilings of your home. If you\u2019ve made any changes involving wallboard, plastering will be an essential step.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>
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