A New Look

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A New Look

CPT- Lake Forest

Before photos of a 1920s era house in Lake Forest, Illinois. Wallpaper will be removed for paint in most areas, save the dining room. All of the trim and windows will be repaired and painted with Muralo acrylic semi-gloss (White Dove) to cover the current oil. Ceilings will be Benjamin Moore's Muresco and the walls will be Muralo Creamic Matte and Benjamin Moore's Aura and Regal Matte.
Project Year: 2015
Country: United States
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Master Bath
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Master Bath
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Master Bath
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Master Bath
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Master bath
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Master bath
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Master bath
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Master bedroom
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Master bedroom
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Master bedroom
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Master bedroom
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Upper level hall alcove
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Upper level hall alcove closet
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Upper hall, stairwell
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Upper hall
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Upper hall
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Boy's room
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Boy's room
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Guest room
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Guest room
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Girl's bath
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Girl's bath
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Girl's bath
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Girl's room
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Girl's room
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Bonus room
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Bonus room
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Butler's entrance
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Seashell bath
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Seashell bath
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Seashell bath
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Mud room
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Mud room
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Powder room
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Powder room
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Staircase
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Lower Level Hall_ Staircase
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Library
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Library
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Lower level hall and library
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Dining room
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Dining room
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Living room
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Living room
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Living room
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Lower hallway
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Foyer
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Sun porch
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Exterior
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Exterior
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Exterior
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Exterior
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Exterior
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Exterior
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Garage
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The lips near the glass were very sun burned, blistered and blackened. After some sanding, enough bright, bare wood was exposed to take the new stain. The entire surface was lightly sanded to accept stain as well. Zar Spanish Oak was brushed on and wiped down on every surface. The siding had all of...
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Sidelight after stain was applied
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The lips near the glass were very sun burned, blistered and blackened. After some sanding, enough bright, bare wood was exposed to take the new stain. The entire surface was lightly sanded to accept stain as well. Zar Spanish Oak was brushed on and wiped down on every surface. The siding had all of...
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Door after stain was applied
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This is the siding after the stain was applied.
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The lips near the glass were very sun burned, blistered and blackened. After some sanding, enough bright, bare wood was exposed to take the new stain. The entire surface was lightly sanded to accept stain as well. Zar Spanish Oak was brushed on and wiped down on every surface. The siding had all of...
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The lips near the glass were very sun burned, blistered and blackened. After some sanding, enough bright, bare wood was exposed to take the new stain. The entire surface was lightly sanded to accept stain as well. Zar Spanish Oak was brushed on and wiped down on every surface. The siding had all of...
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The lips near the glass were very sun burned, blistered and blackened. After some sanding, enough bright, bare wood was exposed to take the new stain. The entire surface was lightly sanded to accept stain as well. Zar Spanish Oak was brushed on and wiped down on every surface. The siding had all of...
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The lips near the glass were very sun burned, blistered and blackened. After some sanding, enough bright, bare wood was exposed to take the new stain. The entire surface was lightly sanded to accept stain as well. Zar Spanish Oak was brushed on and wiped down on every surface. The siding had all of...
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The lips near the glass were very sun burned, blistered and blackened. After some sanding, enough bright, bare wood was exposed to take the new stain. The entire surface was lightly sanded to accept stain as well. Zar Spanish Oak was brushed on and wiped down on every surface. The siding had all of...
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The lips near the glass were very sun burned, blistered and blackened. After some sanding, enough bright, bare wood was exposed to take the new stain. The entire surface was lightly sanded to accept stain as well. Zar Spanish Oak was brushed on and wiped down on every surface. The siding had all of...
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Kitchen
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Kitchen before remodel
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Butler's pantry before remodel
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Butler's pantry before remodel
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Dining room
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Dining room
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Lighly sanded entire floor and wiped on a coat of stain to hide scratches.
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Sanded the railings and brushed on a new coat of walnut stain, topped with two coats of polyurethane.
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Sanded the railings and brushed on a new coat of walnut stain, topped with two coats of polyurethane.
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A grinder with sanding pads was used to remove all of the peeling and blistered paint. Two coats of Muralo Ultra semi gloss were used as a primer and topcoat
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A grinder with sanding pads was used to remove all of the peeling and blistered paint. Two coats of Muralo Ultra semi gloss were used as a primer and topcoat
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A grinder with sanding pads was used to remove all of the peeling and blistered paint. Two coats of Muralo Ultra semi gloss were used as a primer and topcoat
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A grinder with sanding pads was used to remove all of the peeling and blistered paint. Two coats of Muralo Ultra semi gloss were used as a primer and topcoat
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Walls are Benjamin Moore's HC 81 Grant Beige made into Muralo Ultra Ceramic Matte paint.
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Walls are Benjamin Moore's HC 81 Grant Beige made into Muralo Ultra Ceramic Matte paint.
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Walls are Benjamin Moore's HC 81 Grant Beige made into Muralo Ultra Ceramic Matte paint.
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Walls are Benjamin Moore's HC 81 Grant Beige made into Muralo Ultra Ceramic Matte paint.
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Walls are Benjamin Moore's HC 81 Grant Beige made into Muralo Ultra Ceramic Matte paint.
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Benjamin Moore's Spanish white mixed in Muralo Ultra ceramic Matte
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Benjamin Moore's Spanish white mixed in Muralo Ultra ceramic Matte
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Closet for master bedroom and dressing room
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Walls are Benjamin Moore's HC 81 Grant Beige made into Muralo Ultra Ceramic Matte paint.
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Walls are Benjamin Moore's HC 81 Grant Beige made into Muralo Ultra Ceramic Matte paint.
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Walls are Benjamin Moore's HC 81 Grant Beige made into Muralo Ultra Ceramic Matte paint.
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Dressing room off the master suite
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Dressing room off the master suite
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Dressing room off the master suite
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Boy's bedroom
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Boy's bedroom
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Boy's bedroom
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Girl's bedroom
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Girl's bedroom
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Girl's bedroom. Ceiling, walls, trim and floor were all refinished and restored.
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Girl's bedroom ceiling, walls, trim and floor were all refinished and restored.
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Girl's bedroom ceiling, walls, trim and floor were all refinished and restored.
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The tile was etched, then coated with alkyd enamel
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The tile was etched, then coated with alkyd enamel
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The tile was etched, then coated with alkyd enamel
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Hall linen closets were repainted with Muralo Ultra semi-gloss and the insides and outside wood of the 90 year old drawers were sprayed with Zar acrylic polyurethane to freshen them a bit
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Girl's bedroom. Ceiling, walls, trim and floor were all refinished and restored.
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Master bath tub after tile was painted with Alkyd enamel
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Girl's bedroom. Ceiling, walls, trim and floor were all refinished and restored.
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Girl's bedroom. Ceiling, walls, trim and floor were all refinished and restored.
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Girl's bedroom. Ceiling, walls, trim and floor were all refinished and restored.
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Girl's bedroom. Ceiling, walls, trim and floor were all refinished and restored.
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Girl's bedroom. Ceiling, walls, trim and floor were all refinished and restored.
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Stairs were sanded as was trim. Trim was painted with Muralo Ultra Semi gloss in Benjamin Moore's White Dove. The stair treads were coated with Zar satin polyurethane.
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Stairs were sanded as was trim. Trim was painted with Muralo Ultra Semi gloss in Benjamin Moore's White Dove. The stair treads were coated with Zar satin polyurethane.
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Ceiling, walls and trim were restored and painted. Floor was repaired and coated with fresh polyurethane.
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Ceiling, walls and trim were restored and painted. Floor was repaired and coated with fresh polyurethane.
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Ceiling, walls and trim were restored and painted. Floor was repaired and coated with fresh polyurethane.
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Ceiling, walls and trim were restored and painted. Floor was repaired and coated with fresh polyurethane.
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Ceiling, walls and trim were restored and painted. Floor was repaired and coated with fresh polyurethane.
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Dressing room. Ceiling, walls, trim and floor were all refinished and restored.
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Dressing room. Ceiling, walls, trim and floor were all refinished and restored.
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Boy's room. Ceiling, walls, trim and floor were all refinished and restored.
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Boy's room. Ceiling, walls, trim and floor were all refinished and restored.
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Walls are Benjamin Moore's HC 81 Grant Beige made into Muralo Ultra Ceramic Matte paint.
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Side walls removed with new post bases complted
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Side walls removed with new post bases complted
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New cedar bases installed on existing posts.
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Medallion from Menards with new light installed.
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Stage two of the picture framing
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Stage two of the picture framing
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Stage one of the picture framing
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Stage one of the picture framing
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Stage one of the picture framing
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Rotten post bases and side walls are going to be removed.
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Rotten post bases and side walls are going to be removed.
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