ᐅ Have you painted the interior yourselves? Performing painting work as a DIY project
Created on: 18 Jun 2015 20:06
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willWohnen18 Jun 2015 20:06Hello,
Originally, when we planned the house, we thought we would do the painting ourselves. (Walls with interior plaster, ceilings with paintable fleece)
Now, with all the stress of building the house, even though we are doing fewer tasks ourselves, and with two full-time jobs on the side, we can hardly imagine doing it anymore.
Moreover, we now think it would be better if the painting were done within a short period, while the screed is still drying and before the flooring, interior doors, or staircase are installed. Less masking tape work, less dirt. That’s the idea. (Happy to hear any experiences related to this.)
Besides, we have never painted ceilings before. How to paint a stairwell without the staircase is also a challenge – in the end, we’d probably have to organize scaffolding and all the necessary equipment. Some family members might be able to help (with emphasis on might), but for each person, we would need to get sheepskin rollers, and several might need the ladder at the same time, getting in each other’s way… that’s how I imagine it.
Now I wonder how other people, like you, have handled this. How much effort, time, and cost it involved, whether you think your chosen approach was the right one, and how the result turned out. *grin*
That’s why I’m creating a survey here. I believe you can also add some individual comments after selecting an answer.
Thanks and best regards
willWohnen
Originally, when we planned the house, we thought we would do the painting ourselves. (Walls with interior plaster, ceilings with paintable fleece)
Now, with all the stress of building the house, even though we are doing fewer tasks ourselves, and with two full-time jobs on the side, we can hardly imagine doing it anymore.
Moreover, we now think it would be better if the painting were done within a short period, while the screed is still drying and before the flooring, interior doors, or staircase are installed. Less masking tape work, less dirt. That’s the idea. (Happy to hear any experiences related to this.)
Besides, we have never painted ceilings before. How to paint a stairwell without the staircase is also a challenge – in the end, we’d probably have to organize scaffolding and all the necessary equipment. Some family members might be able to help (with emphasis on might), but for each person, we would need to get sheepskin rollers, and several might need the ladder at the same time, getting in each other’s way… that’s how I imagine it.
Now I wonder how other people, like you, have handled this. How much effort, time, and cost it involved, whether you think your chosen approach was the right one, and how the result turned out. *grin*
That’s why I’m creating a survey here. I believe you can also add some individual comments after selecting an answer.
Thanks and best regards
willWohnen
Hello!
My wife and I initially planned to do the painting ourselves. However, the ceilings should be done by a professional painter.
After receiving a second quote from a painter, the gentleman will now take care of the entire house—ceilings and walls.
I’m no expert when it comes to painting, but I believe the effort is often underestimated. Painting a whole house is quite different from just doing one room.
Best regards, torsan
My wife and I initially planned to do the painting ourselves. However, the ceilings should be done by a professional painter.
After receiving a second quote from a painter, the gentleman will now take care of the entire house—ceilings and walls.
I’m no expert when it comes to painting, but I believe the effort is often underestimated. Painting a whole house is quite different from just doing one room.
Best regards, torsan
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willWohnen18 Jun 2015 22:55Three weeks! Ugh...
We did everything ourselves. All on weekends (sometimes with two or four people) and after work (alone). The toughest part was the stairwell without scaffolding, only a big ladder, and under time pressure because the stair installers were coming the next day and the stupid paint didn’t cover as it should... grrr. Next time, we'll have the hallway painted.
It’s doable, but sometimes it can be quite frustrating.
It’s doable, but sometimes it can be quite frustrating.
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willWohnen22 Jun 2015 21:36Hello,
thank you to everyone participating here.
My husband and I have now been recommended a master painter who is available and has given us a good offer. So, we've made our decision. However, I think this survey can continue indefinitely and will still be interesting for many people to check out in the future.
Even without painting ourselves, my husband and I are quite stressed and already have difficulties managing all the small construction tasks around the house on time and properly alongside work. See my joint coloring topic, where I will post a photo shortly.
Best regards
thank you to everyone participating here.
My husband and I have now been recommended a master painter who is available and has given us a good offer. So, we've made our decision. However, I think this survey can continue indefinitely and will still be interesting for many people to check out in the future.
Even without painting ourselves, my husband and I are quite stressed and already have difficulties managing all the small construction tasks around the house on time and properly alongside work. See my joint coloring topic, where I will post a photo shortly.
Best regards
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