Tag Archives: lime

Tuiles et Toits II

Posted on November 13, 2018 by coteetcampagne

It’s all happening here. Today, just two guys have stripped the greater part of the roof and are currently relaying both reclaimed and new tiles and relaying and repointing the ridge. They are using lime and sand mortar to bed … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France, What we did, how we did it and what we used | Tagged chaux, lime, reclaimed, repointing, roof, sable relaying, sand, tiles | 12 Comments

Small steps and hot French finds

Posted on March 23, 2017 by coteetcampagne

Little bits done this week. Finished laying terre cuite hearth in salon, edging next. Also finally decided on floor finish for wet/cooker wall in kitchen. Whilst loading said option, I spotted this chaux (lime) based natural paint in Brico-Depot in … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged chaux, cuite, finish, floor, kitchen, lime, paint, terre | 7 Comments

The Romance of the Raw – mixing it up in the salon

Posted on February 25, 2017 by coteetcampagne

If you have been following this blog you will know that I have been doing my best to preserve the old lime plaster walls and ceilings we still have at the French house .We have to accept that some walls … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged artists, french, house, lime, original, paint, palette, plaster, renovation, restoration, walls, wax | 12 Comments

Episode 147 – in which we finally blow the b****y doors off!

Posted on October 7, 2016 by coteetcampagne

I hate these sapele sixties doors. They were everywhere in the house when we acquired it. They are no use for repurposing any place and we can’t chop them up and throw them in the wood burner, so they’ll have … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged cupboard, doors, lime, plaster, shelves, terrazzo | 14 Comments

Episode 142- Decorative finishes update – mettre en valeur

Posted on August 24, 2016 by coteetcampagne

You might remember that I posted about the first two stages of the process I have developed for stucco-stencilling walls. Check it out here in French house salon. Can you stucco stencil it? Yes you can! I have now completed … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, design and inspiration blog, Renovation and restoration diary- France, What we did, how we did it and what we used | Tagged colour washed, french, house, liberon, lime, plastered, salon, stencil, stencilled, stucco, village, wax | 9 Comments

Episode 137 – Moody hues

Posted on April 12, 2016 by coteetcampagne

So, Trev’s light finished floor , off white ceiling, and pale putty panelling have changed the way the light moves around this long room dramatically. The kitchen cabinetry , corner cupboard, chairs and bench will all be enrobed in off … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France, What we did, how we did it and what we used | Tagged brush, diner, floor, french, gris, kichen, lime, marmotte, off white, paint, plaster, wall, wax | 19 Comments

Episode 129- “Les murs” to be sung to the same tune as “La mer”

Posted on December 8, 2015 by coteetcampagne

This is what medieval stone walls look like. Before the restoration purists start screaming at me they should note that we had no option but to widen the doorway from the cave to the courtyard as the existing one was … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France, What we did, how we did it and what we used | Tagged french, house, lime, medieval, original, painted, plaster, renovation, restoration, stone, walls | 7 Comments

Episode 118- Waxing Lyrical

Posted on August 4, 2015 by coteetcampagne

In my road to restoration and renovation perfection I have picked up a few liquid and paste waxes to finish floors, wood, walls and furniture at the French house. This selection of greys will be well used. I have already … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France, What we did, how we did it and what we used | Tagged colour, floors, france, french, lime, liming, renovation, restoration, walls, wax, wood | 11 Comments

Episode 113- recognisable renovation progress

Posted on May 25, 2015 by coteetcampagne

First of all, apologies for quality of these shots and the last two posts from France. My phone camera is not focusing properly (they looked fine on my tiny screen) Shame as we achieved quite a lot in the salon. … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France, What we did, how we did it and what we used | Tagged chalky, france, house, liberon, lime, paint, renovation, restoration, salon, stone, waxed | 2 Comments

It’s salon..g way home

Posted on May 20, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Trust me this is progress. French salon all painted now, including skirtings; apart from front wall (undercoated only) Trevor hates rollers so both parts of ceiling done with brush. Don’t think he will be waving his arms in the air … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France, What we did, how we did it and what we used | Tagged cupboard, french, inset, lime, original, painted, plaster, salon, shelves, wood | 6 Comments

Episode 100- UK v France renovation materials costs comparison#1

Posted on March 1, 2015 by coteetcampagne

OK , I can’t speak for other countries but I can certainly give a bit of guidance on what to buy in France and what you might want to bring over from the UK for your renovation/restoration project. Let’s start … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France, What we did, how we did it and what we used | Tagged colours, french, heritage, lime, paint, project, renovation, restoration, village, waxed, wood | 5 Comments

Episode 98: renovation, restoration, insulation

Posted on February 16, 2015 by coteetcampagne

Well, there’s a striking ceiling treatment Thank you… http://parvum-opus.blogspot.co.uk/2013/07/michelde-montaigne.html What do they do in the winter? where is the insulation? Combining the original, the beautiful, and the practical is a whole art form in itself. Whilst I would love to … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France | Tagged beams, bedroom, french, lime, original, wash, wax, white | 5 Comments

Episode 94- Hidden historic details #2- Beams and roof timbers

Posted on December 15, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Regular readers will recall that half our house (the bit that isn’t the barn) is supported by three huge beams,which clearly received only the most cursory attention between being trees and holding our hybrid hovel up. 1) The rather beautiful … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France, What we did, how we did it and what we used | Tagged beams, bedroom, french, house, lime, original, plaster, renovation, restoration, roof, shutters, terrace, timbers, village, wood | 6 Comments

Episode 90- The Pipework of Doom-The Return ( down the drain)

Posted on September 26, 2014 by coteetcampagne

Renovation , restoration, evacuation… Regular readers may recall that we had a plethora of pipework down the front wall of the salon already, dropping from the room above which had a basin and shower ( but no toilet, naturally) Short … Continue reading →

Posted in Renovation and restoration diary- France, What we did, how we did it and what we used | Tagged france, french, house, kitchen, lime, medieval, panelling, plaster, renovation, restoration, village | 3 Comments

Episode 58- Further changes, French bedroom chic on a budget

Posted on April 1, 2014 by coteetcampagne

renovation, restoration, delectation-2013 So at the other end of this little bedroom we have this small, high window with a pretty good radiator underneath- we will keep this First we move the radiator to a more practical position in the … Continue reading →