The 4 Month House Renovation
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It's been a while since the last update, so there's a couple of things to tell you about;
First, the stair kit. We'd chosen an oak and glass one which we hoped would come in the right parts that I could fit. We did have a 'proper' carpenter on standby, just in case. It turned out there wasn't a need to worry, by giving them exact measurements and angles in the order it went together so easily, even I was surprised.
The first stage was to cut down the hand rails, leaving the newel posts in place.
Then paint that area
After that, the kit parts arrived. The glass was put to one side and the wooden parts oiled ready for fitting.
Careful alignment of the various parts and glass pieces was the application of the classic mantra - measure twice (or in my case umpteen times) and glue/screw once
After that was a load of decorating and other jobs, including fitting the units in the Utility room. Something which worried me much less, as I've done kitchens before. Worktops have yet to be templated and ordered. Please also ignore the box of beer holding up the washing machine door
The next post will be a bit of a comparison with the EA pictures from when we bought it - that will take a lot of links so don't hold your breath
First, the stair kit. We'd chosen an oak and glass one which we hoped would come in the right parts that I could fit. We did have a 'proper' carpenter on standby, just in case. It turned out there wasn't a need to worry, by giving them exact measurements and angles in the order it went together so easily, even I was surprised.
The first stage was to cut down the hand rails, leaving the newel posts in place.
Then paint that area
After that, the kit parts arrived. The glass was put to one side and the wooden parts oiled ready for fitting.
Careful alignment of the various parts and glass pieces was the application of the classic mantra - measure twice (or in my case umpteen times) and glue/screw once
After that was a load of decorating and other jobs, including fitting the units in the Utility room. Something which worried me much less, as I've done kitchens before. Worktops have yet to be templated and ordered. Please also ignore the box of beer holding up the washing machine door
The next post will be a bit of a comparison with the EA pictures from when we bought it - that will take a lot of links so don't hold your breath
I don't normally like glass balustrades (too much office like glass and steel normally) but have completely changed my views! That's lovely - modern, but with a nod to traditional methods via the wood.
I'd put that in my house. Very nice.
If we ever do a basement, that's the look I'm going for for the stairs down there.
I'd put that in my house. Very nice.
If we ever do a basement, that's the look I'm going for for the stairs down there.
To go back to what we bought now seems a long time ago - the timeline has been:
I've tried to keep the photos as taken from the same place, but have added some wide ones for extra context.
Kitchen:
Wide shot
Dining Room:
Wide shot
Lounge:
Hall:
Downstairs Bedroom - now Snug and Study
Imaging the bathroom wall isn't there as the settee is where the bathmat/toilet is....
Simply because the 'angle' didn't exist when we bought the place, here's the other end of the hall, looking from the study:
Yes, it's a bit soul-less as there aren't any pictures up yet, but that will change as we empty the boxes from storage. Also, once we get the carpets down, I'll do some more shots of upstairs - that's not going to be done until the end of April. I hope the story is still keeping you entertained, K, message me and I'll give you all the gossip over a beer in the Brickies
- Moved in: Oct 2018
- Started plans: Early 2019
- PP received: Aug 2019
- Builders quotes: Mar 2020
- Moved out & Building started: Aug 2022
- Moved back in: Dec 2022
I've tried to keep the photos as taken from the same place, but have added some wide ones for extra context.
Kitchen:
Wide shot
Dining Room:
Wide shot
Lounge:
Hall:
Downstairs Bedroom - now Snug and Study
Imaging the bathroom wall isn't there as the settee is where the bathmat/toilet is....
Simply because the 'angle' didn't exist when we bought the place, here's the other end of the hall, looking from the study:
Yes, it's a bit soul-less as there aren't any pictures up yet, but that will change as we empty the boxes from storage. Also, once we get the carpets down, I'll do some more shots of upstairs - that's not going to be done until the end of April. I hope the story is still keeping you entertained, K, message me and I'll give you all the gossip over a beer in the Brickies
Edited by Ranger 6 on Monday 6th March 13:38
Edited by Ranger 6 on Monday 6th March 17:21
Harry Flashman said:
I don't normally like glass balustrades (too much office like glass and steel normally) but have completely changed my views! That's lovely - modern, but with a nod to traditional methods via the wood.
I'd put that in my house. Very nice.
If we ever do a basement, that's the look I'm going for for the stairs down there.
Thanks HarryI'd put that in my house. Very nice.
If we ever do a basement, that's the look I'm going for for the stairs down there.
The company had lots of options, but we didn't want any stainless steel or similar, so the Oak seemed the best way to go. We're certainly very happy with it and by taking time with the fitting process, it's come out really well. The second set of shots also has the newel post tops done, which finish the look quite well.
Over time and with pictures and plants we hope to bring some life back into the place - after all a 60s house like this needs all the help it can get
Edited by Ranger 6 on Monday 6th March 13:40
Oh yes...
We're looking for some large artwork - motorsport 'obvs' - to go in the snug. A large canvas or picture with a very thin frame.
Rallying is my sport and Reinhard Klein is probably my favourite photographer, so open to suggestions. Something like these, but not necessarily Africa or Toyota, not even in colour if it's a Vic Elford Monte shot??
We're looking for some large artwork - motorsport 'obvs' - to go in the snug. A large canvas or picture with a very thin frame.
Rallying is my sport and Reinhard Klein is probably my favourite photographer, so open to suggestions. Something like these, but not necessarily Africa or Toyota, not even in colour if it's a Vic Elford Monte shot??
Ranger 6 said:
Harry Flashman said:
I don't normally like glass balustrades (too much office like glass and steel normally) but have completely changed my views! That's lovely - modern, but with a nod to traditional methods via the wood.
I'd put that in my house. Very nice.
If we ever do a basement, that's the look I'm going for for the stairs down there.
Thanks HarryI'd put that in my house. Very nice.
If we ever do a basement, that's the look I'm going for for the stairs down there.
The company had lots of options, but we didn't want any stainless steel or similar, so the Oak seemed the best way to go. We're certainly very happy with it and by taking time with the fitting process, it's come out really well. The second set of shots also has the newel post tops done, which finish the look quite well.
Over time and with pictures and plants we hope to bring some life back into the place - after all a 60s house like this needs all the help it can get
Edited by Ranger 6 on Monday 6th March 13:40
No problem - https://stairfurb.co.uk
They appear to have (another) sale on and if you do want some stainless they do that option.
We used their on-line planner to set the sizes. Once they had the order, they sent us an electronic protractor to measure the angles at the newel posts and the rest was plain sailing. The kit comes pre-drilled with all the right screws and fittings. They even included a special long driver for the hand rails. As you would expect they left us to choose the oil treatment for the wood.
My only comment would be, to really make sure that you get the handrail lengths spot on as they come pre cut and it would be a disaster if they were 10mm too short. They do supply extra bits that you could cut down and use for spacers if that did happen, but my suggestion is to just be sure that it's to the millimetre.
Let's have some pics if you do it - I'd enjoy hearing someone else's experiences
They appear to have (another) sale on
and if you do want some stainless they do that option.We used their on-line planner to set the sizes. Once they had the order, they sent us an electronic protractor to measure the angles at the newel posts and the rest was plain sailing. The kit comes pre-drilled with all the right screws and fittings. They even included a special long driver for the hand rails. As you would expect they left us to choose the oil treatment for the wood.
My only comment would be, to really make sure that you get the handrail lengths spot on as they come pre cut and it would be a disaster if they were 10mm too short. They do supply extra bits that you could cut down and use for spacers if that did happen, but my suggestion is to just be sure that it's to the millimetre.
Let's have some pics if you do it - I'd enjoy hearing someone else's experiences
Dan - might be worth having a chat with a local joiner - we had a complete staircase put in for not much more that they're quoting online for similar, albeit several years ago and prices haven't gone down!
I will try to find some photos - i think I've posted them before but it's a very similar style
I will try to find some photos - i think I've posted them before but it's a very similar style
sleepezy said:
Dan - might be worth having a chat with a local joiner - we had a complete staircase put in for not much more that they're quoting online for similar, albeit several years ago and prices haven't gone down!
I will try to find some photos - i think I've posted them before but it's a very similar style
I might need to do that anyway, if I were to go ahead - I think I’d likely need new newel posts as I’ve got 3 slats into mine currently. It’s not an urgent job, but would update the house!I will try to find some photos - i think I've posted them before but it's a very similar style
Knew it would be somewhere:
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Sorry, don't know how to link to a particular post.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Sorry, don't know how to link to a particular post.
DanL said:
I might need to do that anyway, if I were to go ahead - I think I’d likely need new newel posts as I’ve got 3 slats into mine currently. It’s not an urgent job, but would update the house!
That looks quite similar to ours. The kit was just over £1800, which I thought was quite reasonable. A full replacement staircase in oak from one of the on-line sites was £3800.We decided to keep the strength of the stairs and newel posts, which, so far was the right decision.
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