Painter returns

With the other signs of finishing comes the return of the painter.  Mick will be in the house for another few days doing all of the little touch ups, repairs and final coat on the now-installed shoe mold.

Fireplace painted up

Mick snuck in right before we get the floors recoated to prep and prime the fireplace.  Looking good!

Tub in place as plumbing continues

Tony, Rui and Mario were in today to get all of the finishing done that they could do before the countertops go in.  The freestanding tub on an angle was a nice solution to the positioning of the shower and the rest of master ensuite elements - and idea I stole from Anna at 322 Rathburn... thanks Anna!

More finishing touches

More finishing touches this week.  Painting is 90% complete, as is the kitchen (the counters are being templated next wednesday).  Juvee was in most of the week setting up Ikea cabinets and closets and getting the laundry room sorted out.  Finally, the glass was installed today.  In a couple of weeks, once the counters arrive, we will be ready for the plumber to come in and make the house fully functional!

Some painted rooms...

We will wake you up today by showing you Zachary's room colour - wow!  Some hate it, others love it... I actually really like the bright contrast in the room... it reminds me of my youngest's bright, electric pink room

Others are a little more subdued... go back to sleep....

Finishes continue!

Painting continues

Blogging about paint progress can be as boring as... well... watching paint dry!  Nevertheless, the boys are making great progress inside.  The basement trim is almost done, and they'll be starting the wall paint next week.

Spray away

Mick demonstrates the value of a good sprayer in this video...

Thom was in doing more work on the flag.  He may be able to finish the main part by tomorrow.

Here's Vasco priming some of the exterior trim in the garage.

Bench

Mick has started prep upstairs... we should be ready to prime and spray finish the trim soon.  Meanwhile, here's a shot of Zachary's built-in bench that Juvee finished today.

Paint, carpentry and railing frame

Mick continued paint prep and exterior paint outside while Juvee worked away at the trim elements on the first floor.

Meanwhile, Art Metal arrived to assemble (then take down!) the metal frame for the glass railing.  Their process is to fully assemble the railing pieces onsite, then take it back to their shop for factory finishing and reassemble when they come back with the glass.  It makes for a perfect install every time.

Painting in the summer?

Today was in the high twenties, so why not take advantage and paint the porch surround?  Awesome!

Drypack and Video

Today is the day where we start "finishing" the house.  The drywall is done, and the house is primed... well - check it out.

Also, the drypackers were in to prepare the wood surfaces to better accept tile.  That includes the master shower which got a sculpted slope down to the drain.