Our 1864 Italianate

[2L8IWON]

I know this is WAY old, but that house is MORE than worth bringing back to life, so to speak. Absolutely incredible; congratulations on a job well done, also. Any more recent progress updates (as if this wasn't enough?)

Mike

[S Melissa]

Where did you get your garage doors? Our old wooden doors(two bifold) are totally shot(eaten up with rot) and we'll need a new garage door][color=red][/color]


Al, I have those doors on my "new carriage" house - there are several manufacturers out there that make "steel" carriage house doors with any number of window and wood trim packages. Mine I got from Tarnow doors - I think they are Cloplay - which is available at Home Depot (imagine!!) anyway - if you search on the web for "carriage house doors" or something like that - you'll find several that are roll up doors but have a great look. For my two doors - about 7x8 feet - installed - one new door opener kit was about $3200 - less than the cost of one new wooden door. They are really nice. Good reveal and detail for window and trim package - not all have the shadow lines etc. Take a look - they can be had.

[mjenera]

WOW WOW WOW. I cannot believe the difference in the lighter colors. Can I ask what exact color the goldish paint is called. I think that would be nice in our house.

[Luetic]

Believe it or not, the color on the paint card was "Gold". I know, I couldn't believe it, with all of the goofy names they give colors.

I should have some more updates soon.

We began demolition of another 2 bedrooms and 1 bath today that will be the nursery and nanny room. We're expecting our first in January. I know, I know, nothing like waiting until the last minute.

[mjenera]

Congrats!!! How exciting. You thought that your life was changed forever with your house but it really is with a baby. You know we will want a couple of pics of the baby too. LOL Did you do something special wiht the pain like suede it or sponge it or is it just on there?

[angolito]

when i paint anything in the wreck, i never use a roller, unless i go back and brush it. many of the historic restoration buffs i know say that the wonderful feeling you get in an old house is part of the texture which only a brush can provide.

this rental has fairly nice colors on the walls, but the roller effect drives me crazy.

i brought the paint which i had made my "signature colors" from FL... thinking i would stay with them, and in doing so feel less "transplanted". in a test here, i discovered that it is not the same color in the new house at all. the muted historic green is so yellowish in this light, and my historic tan has the same ugh effect. you may find out that the gold (reminds me of simpler times that name....love it) is not the same in your home. but i am gonna run out and try it! hahahahahahahahahaha that is a lovely hue. MJ. congratulations on your new arrival(S). i, too, was overdue by three weeks as we moved into our first home together. i got everything unpacked in two days, and went into labor.

[Stastu]

Oh my God!!!!! I am speechless! What a fantastic place!

[OldSckool]

Stunning. Your house is incredible. I love the plantation windows. Great choice to stick with plaster.