Tag Archives: insulation

Panneaux de plafond-The last ceilings go up

Posted on December 19, 2018 by coteetcampagne

At last, the two unfinished ceilings in the tulip bedroom and the adjoining second floor shower room are being addressed. Unfinished might be an understatement. Since we took down the weird, tiled, low faux ceiling in 2008, these two rooms … Continue reading →

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Episode 162- The herringbone kitchen ceiling realised

Posted on October 26, 2017 by coteetcampagne

From this left to this right-photos via these links first stage second stage How? We removed the grotty ceiling tiles (if you are following in our footsteps, PLEASE check that these tiles are not asbestos based!) Clean underside of ceiling … Continue reading →

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Some you win some you lose

Posted on May 27, 2016 by coteetcampagne

It’s a miracle! The last row of insulation batts going under the kitchen floor butted up perfectly against our crazy walls. REE….sult. The last whole plank of wood under the window is tough to get in as no room on … Continue reading →

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Treasure hint

Posted on February 18, 2016 by coteetcampagne

My name is Gill. I like to knock things down. Not gratuitously, you understand, but for sound aesthetic reasons. Having read Osyth’s latest post in which she reveals, literally, the underpinnings of her particular French village house, I am nostalgic for … Continue reading →

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Episode 130, brut renovation part deux

Posted on January 19, 2016 by coteetcampagne

Episode 130? Wow! Who knows where the time goes? Trev’s just said that this saga will run as long as Doctor Who. I do hope not. I love the new floor. Who would have  thought that  l would ever say … Continue reading →

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The Thursday Three- Boiserie, carved wood, dining furniture

Posted on January 13, 2016 by coteetcampagne

Yes I know, this is a terrible picture, but it is the only one I have to hand that shows my kitchen diner at the French village house WITH DINING FURNITURE! The country table, as you now know, came from … Continue reading →

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Flipping French Floors #1

Posted on November 16, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Builder’s debris, strong cleaners, constant sweeping and damp dusting, strong sunlight & no protection, years of benign neglect; no wonder My French Floors have had enough. Seeing the way the thirsty floor in the terrace bedroom soaked up the lime … Continue reading →

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Episode 101-UK v France renovation materials costs comparison#2

Posted on March 3, 2015 by coteetcampagne

France v UK prices & products Tools? Trevor, who likes to spend hours comparing prices and performance of these says that Mr. Bricolage & the Weldoms  chain   http://www.weldom.fr/ both have their own power tool range at rock bottom prices. … Continue reading →

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