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I haven't seen any workers here since the bathroom was finished 3 weeks ago (but I really love my new bathroom). I've been doing little bits on my own, but haven't really seemed to get anywhere. My painting is on hold because I have a bunch of furniture in my livingroom in preparation for the new floor doing down in the diningroom and sunroom so I can't move anything to finish painting the last little bit of the livingroom. Tomorrow I'm going to paint the diningroom ceiling though, so that room will be finished except for the floor.

The back porch is on hold because there are a few boards left to remove, but they are out of reach & since they are over the stairs, I haven't figured out how to get to them. I think I need one of those ladders that can be put up several ways. Most of the cracks have been filled and I will sand & paint the walls and ceiling once I get the last little bit done.

Then I started peeling the wallpaper off the stairway going upstairs. I wish I knew how to repair the wall, as the wallpaper was covering up a pretty nasty looking wall. Its a lath & plaster wall and there are pieces of loose plaster in several spots. No wonder the wallpaper was peeling off by itself.

Its too bad I have to work full-time in order to survive (I kind of like eating & stuff like that), because I'd love to be able to spend more time getting these things done.

Although all the paper isn't off yet (there were 2 layers), here is where most of the damaged wall is along the steps. Its hard to see here, but especially on the lowest step shown, the wall has bulged out about 1n inch or so. I guess I'll have to just rip that part of the plaster out.

Sounds like you are getting close to finishing a few things.

Living with old house plaster

I found this article about plaster and it was interesting, maybe it will be of use to you.

Thanks Connie.
That was a very interesting article.

Hey Mavis, how's it going with that stairwell? That was a pretty informative article Connie shared. I'm only familiar with drywall - plaster is over my head.

Did you ever get your dining room ceiling painted?

Donna

I haven't got any further on the stairway yet because the weather has been good on my days off work, so I've been getting the yard in shape. I did get the ceiling painted though, so whenever my guys want to show up to fix my floors would be great.

What is going on with you Mavis? We worked in the yard yesterday as it was so windy that we couldn't paint (we are still working on that garage). It sure is nice to have all those flowers and ect but when it is time for it to be gone, it is time!

Nothing has really happened here. I have also been doing yard work and there is still lots to do. I've taken some of the loose plaster off the wall on the stairway, but its been kind of a "when I pass by grab a piece" sort of job lately. Once I see how much I actually have to replace, I'll get some drywall to cover it. That article you sent on walls, sure gave me direction on that and the piece I have to replace shouldn't be any larger than 2' x 3' or maybe just a couple of smaller pieces.

I don't know if the exterior painting will be done or not since they haven't shown up to get started. I know we'll still have some nice days left this year, but its getting pretty late to paint.

I guess I spoke too soon this morning. The painters showed up while I was at work today. It looks like the whole house has been scraped and is now ready for painting. Hopefully they will do that tomorrow as it is supposed to be a perfect day for painting. The rain is supposed to start on Friday and may last for several days.

I hope your painting goes well. I didn't get to paint yesterday as it was overcast/sprinkly. I do have one end of my garage done and another one almost done. I had used the last of a paint can and hated to open another one to paint for maybe an hour. And anyway the siding salesman showed up to inspect the house. I think today will be more conducive to painting and I hope to have all but one side done today.