sanded and ready to prime...

15 years ago

It took me 4 hrs with an 18 ft walk board placed between a 6 ft and an 8 ft ladder...yes walking at a slight angle while reaching over my head using my orbital sander that my last GC gave me as a present at the end of our kitchen remodel 5 yrs ago. He saw a handy woman in the offing haha. I used 20 pieces of 50 grit paper. I had goggles and a mask and long sleeves and legs on my pants. I had to stop pretty often at the beginning to get my bearings and rest my arms...I thought I was in shape,,,ha,,,and to change sanding papers.

This is the last of the pics till it is primed and painted...wait for the big reveal. Hopefully by the end of the weekend. It has REALLY helped to have an audience :) You are ALL great cheerleaders. c

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bestyears
15 years ago
Wow, you will sleep well tonight.....can't wait to see the reveal!
Valerie Noronha
15 years ago
This is like a reality home imporvement show..... I really admire your drive and determination...not to mention how well you work along side of your GC. It's great that he is so supportive of that as some just want to do it all themselves. I can't wait for the big reveal!
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graywings123
15 years ago
Oh my goodness, I know how much work it is to paint a ceiling. Sanding must be far worse! There is no way I could work on a catwalk like that.

By the way, do you recommend the mask you are using? I'm in the market for one.
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15 years ago
bestyears: you would have thought so...sigh. I went to bed at 8:30 PM and was back up at 11:30. Stayed up till 3 AM and then slept till 7:30 AM> about par for the course. At least I am not sore !

The ceiling is 275 sq ft.

val: he is a very nice person. I have been lucky in that. He was our 1st 9 yrs ago. Then my next one 5 yrs ago also remains a friend. I am glad to have my 1st back. He does have some "issues" now that he didn't have back then...2 divorces and alcohol but he is trying and I am trying to help him get back into the swing by giving him work. He is very visual here on my front porch and has gotten 2 more jobs due to that.

gray: yes this mask is excellent. I got it at Lowes a couple years ago > It was about 40.00. Well worth it . You can't smell anything when using it, I have spray painted with it a number of times. My breathing is perfect this AM so I know it works. Also get goggles. I was very nervous on the cat walk at first. it is up on the 3rd step from the top of the 6 ft ladder and higher on the 8ft ladder. Wouldn't be a killing fall LOL