The difference might not be noticeable but the Shenandoah Taupe is much deeper and richer than what was there before. Also, Rudy is having a mantle built so that will hold lots of family photographs and doodads.
Angel was back bright and early today but Eddie had another commitment. Jose was called in to work on the Master Bathroom for today. Thank God, it's a beautiful day as the odor from the Kilz [or whatever it's called] is horrible. All four of my bedroom windows are wide open and the ceiling fan in my bedroom is going full force. The Crew uses masks to lessen the intensity. These guys are definitely Worker Bees!
When Angel arrived, I asked him how much longer it would take. He said they'd be finished tomorrow. I just can't see that happening as they have to texturize the Master Bathroom, let it dry and then paint it.
Also, in putting the kitchen back together, I found a few places that need to be touched up, but that's typical in all situations. Also, while the Powder Room has paper and we LOVE it, we didn't think anything needed to be done in there. After seeing the wonderful color of our walls, we now want the ceiling in the Powder Room to match. We've not told Rudy yet, but should see him later today or in the morning.
Wednesday 1.22.14 - So, the Master Bathroom has been completely textured and there's one coat of paint on 3/4 of the room. The fly in the ointment is: they used the wrong color. We have Shenandoah Taupe in the living areas and when we tested it in the Master Bathroom, it look washed out, so we selected Cromwell Gray, which is very dark and more taupe than gray. We had concerns it would be too dark as the three high windows are north facing. Good news, it seems: it's not washed out and since it was our first choice, we're good with it. Lemon = Lemonade. ;0)
When I pointed out the mistake to Rudy when he arrived, he was SO apologetic and said he'd get the correct paint and make it right. BUT, we're convinced it was a good mistake so all is good!
Thursday morning [1.23.14]: Hopefully, this will be THE END of the inside jobs. All they need to do is finish the Master Bathroom, as they've already done the touch-up work in the other areas. Rudy said FOR SURE they'd be out of our hair today.
On another note, Jay had a new lock / handle put on the front door a few years ago. It's very nice but the door latch part doesn't work - if the deadbolt isn't engaged, the door will blow open. Rudy recommended a locksmith. Mr. Golden is now here with the door open and is in the process of repairing the spring thingy. Normally, that wouldn't be a problem, but today it's rather COLD and WINDY. Since we've lived with this for a few years, it could have waited. BUT, Jay's on a roll and is bound and determined to get our home in ship shape!
Master Bath didn't get finished on Thursday and Rudy and Angel stayed until after six o'clock.
So, it's now Friday. Rudy came back alone and said the Master Bathroom will be ours to use by end of day. New switch plates have been purchased; light fixtures have been replaced; touch up has been done.
There might be another post regarding The Facelift but that won't be until after the mantle has been installed and all the art work is back on the walls.
So, ciao for now. I hope I didn't bore you too much.
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