#37 Painting our old barn door (with home made paint) - Renovating a farm in Italy 

Buildings evolve over the years, due to many reasons. Convenience, cost, change of use, war, climate, to name afew. I am grateful that your property has acquired you two as owners, sympathetic to its aesthetic, practical, and inspired to breathe new life into its buildings. I doubt you will find neighbours critical of what you are doing. Personally I love it.

I have to admire both of you. You hardly stop and without meaning to be rude, your energy levels put much younger people to shame. I just love the way you both get on with it. Good for you! I’m loving the episodes, what you are doing, how you are doing it and especially the very natural way you present what you are doing. Thank you.

Removing those troughs is like one of the labors of Hercules.

The door looks fantastic, well worth all your effort. I really like the paint colour and it looks like a true match to the metal doors. Isis thank you for such a clear explanation about the benefits of mineral paints. Bertis I admire your ingenuity with repairs. Slowly everything keeps coming together and it's an inspiration to watch.

I think it's a personal choice, and seeing the history of paint on your property it's fitting. I'm totally mesmerized by your table lamps.👍

That door is the essence of character. It is just beautiful. Great work.

Thank you for another lovely video. Your skills and patience are remarkable. I think the day the trough is finally gone will deserve a significant celebration!

A final comment - I feel so privileged to join you in "Paradisio" and watch your lives unfold in the beauty of the Cascina and the surrounding countryside. With great respect....Charlie

As always, I'm in awe with your craftsmanship guys ❤. Also that green looks absolutely great!

Veluto becomes to trust you. In the first videos you could not show him to us, but now he appears in the most videos.

As with the metal doors, the wood doors in that soft green look brilliant next to the stonework. Appreciate the introduction to flour paint as I'd never heard of it before. Seems like a wonderful product.

The "workshop/livingroom" is really a lovely lovely space. Doing a bit of knocking down every day (or so) eventually gets the job done in the midst of other activities. Bravo!

Brilliant work on the door! Looks fabulous and thank yo for the education on natural paint. I had no idea.

I love natural wood, but I have to say that the colour of the door came out perfectly, natural, soft, slightly mint, matching the stone👌. Velluto feels comfortable on your property and is staying there more and more, I look forward to the day when he will stay permanently🐈‍⬛💚. My warmest greetings to you and see you next week.👋

Super interesting paint process and as far as I'm concerned the more natural and more economical, the better. Probably more work intensive however, worth it! What a beautiful color, so in keeping with your entire project. Love your improvised problem solving via the lawn mower. All in all such a sensible approach in your creativity. You live in simple abundance. Envy. ♥️🇨🇦

The wooden door was beautiful the way it was before, suits the nature of the building and the lintels as well...

Another wonderfully composed video I especially loved the music. LOve how the two of you work at a grounded pace and not frantically trying to get it all done as soon as possible. The door is great painted, thanks for the information about the paint and the recipe for that bread.

Your property, your right and if people don't like that then that's their problem and not yours. Sometimes things have to be saved sensibly rather than looking like natural wood.

The door is beautiful! Well done! The shot of the purple iris against the green/brown surroundings is stunning!!

The door is incredible. You have done it again!

Amazing. I didn’t know that paint could be manufactured at home. You learn something new every day.

Don't worry about what other people think who does the house belong to you or them you are not painting for them .

The door looks much better with the paint. Beautiful color.

Complimenti on the door paint I & B. And the hardware. looks beautiful. Never knew flour paint was a thing. Thanks for the lesson and lovely vid.

logic, acceptance, perseverance, continuity ....you guys are so inspiring....MUCH respect!🙏💪😀❤

The door is perfect! Congratulations- what you are doing is brilliant!

The door turned out great….sweet to see the old girl back in service. Lawn mower repair…well done, the fiberglass sheets was Genius . Mr.Ven is finally earning his dinner….😂 As always…you two are an amazing team. See you next week…blessings to you ❤

Ah....I did not see or read the Internet activity on painting the doors. I myself in a "practicalitist" so I applaud you for doing "your thing". Interesting process and I appreciate your sharing it. Bravo!

Good job on the door. I really like the color that was a good choice. All the wooden doors should be painted that color. the bread looked delicious.

First, I love the color of your paint! Second, painting bare wood inside and outside is a tradition in Colonial America. It was a mark of being able to afford the paint, preserved wood, covered up the fact that several types of wood could be used in an application. We have painted chairs that were built in the 1830's to 1850's. The barns where we came from were painted in a milk paint and were traditionally red. The red paint was also used to stain furniture and we have a family piece of that red stained furniture as well. If it is traditional to your area then well done you to follow the traditions of your adopted home.

Love the paint color and door. 😊

For future cement removal, consider a pair of discount tool store bolt cutters , faster and less noise when cutting rebar. 😀 Eric.

Well..now we can appreciate how strong Brutus is...that trough is challenging! I personally love the green doors and it enhances the colour of the stone...and the flour paint is quite an amazing product. I can see why you chose it.❤

I read an article in “Wooden Boat” magazine about linseed oil paints that said when they become oxidized over time they can be cleaned and rubbed down with linseed oil which will rejuvenate the paint instead of repainting.

So glad to find your channel. Your house is lovely. I really appreciate how peaceful your videos are. (Not too much talking, lots of scenery 😉) 🥰

Beautiful, solid door! I loved learning about the paint. Vert interesting. Thank you!

I applaud the work you do! I’ve never heard of flour paint before but as you stated in comments takes the time to make as it is for you to go to a store! And you know what’s in it….And the color is beautiful !

Every thing you do I find interesting. Especially more work than explanations😊

Nice work on the door and almost finished with the cow troughs! Oh and Bertus put the guard back on the little grinder, i have had a few discs going bang during my job as a plumber and i am glad the guard is on at that moment 😁See you next week!

Loving the green doors and the type of paint you made 👏

Isis and Bertus I have never heard of flour paint and linseed oil paint (perhaps you could do a video on Linseed oil paint) I am amazed and I thank you for taking the time to explain. Very interesting and I have now learnt about two new products of paint and I must compliment you both on the colour and finish of the door. Bertus fixing the lawn mower with what materials he had it looks perfect better than a bought replacement and I bet it will last a long time. Have a lovely day.

Nice lawnmower fix, and the paint on the door is pefect!

Your door looks gorgeous. You have done such a good job of it. And the lawnmower looks (nearly) new. Velveto seems to spend more and more time near you. 🐈‍⬛

I really love the pale green paint. It’s really restful.

Bravissimi 💪👍👋

Love that paint method!

The paint is lovely! Thanks for sharing the process.

The door could not be more perfect! Paint info was so interesting..... I had no idea.🙃 And, I can't wait until Velluto lets you pet him.

Pull the stem of rosemary backwards through a fork...all the leaves will come right off :)

Oh those troughs! Such hard work but I'm sure in the end it will be well worth it. LOVE the colour of the door. It's amazing how you have given an extended life to such an old door. I think you two are so clever and oh boy, you do work hard. Love watching the transformations. You live in such an idyllic spot. What were those buns you made? They looked delicious. Yum.

I like the door. And thorough research on the paint!

Wow, you did a wonderful job of colour matching, looks amazing.👍

This color green is fantastic. Love love love ♥️

Handig, zo'n terugspringende beitel... en het is een mooie deur geworden met eigen gemaakte verf en met zwart hang- en sluitwerk. Top!

Considering what the door was, it now looks great. You do realize you will never be done there. :) stay well, stay motivated.

I really felt for you both with those troughs! Such beautiful vlog to watch. The paint colour you made was lovely.

Love the color of the door. Another great job done.

Yikes! People were upset about you painting your doors? That is crazy. In any case, the painted door looks good. Love what you do. :)

That door looks wonderful with the flour based paint and totally fits with the vibe of your villa. I'd continue and paint all of the exterior wood surfaces with it. Derek in Ottawa.

Love your perseverance, well worth the effort!

I think the door looks good green. Nice job.

Well done! A red letter day……… whoops, a green letter day! Regards from Susan at Hobart.

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good job....in a couple of decades...you'll get it!

Another enjoyable episode. Thank you for the information on the flour paint, I had never heard of it and now we are planning on using it for an upcoming project.❤

It’s a shame the mangers had to go. I’ve been thinking of ways to possibly utilize them myself but totally agree they are just too invasive in the space. I bet your going to be so happy when they’ve finally gone 😊 I’m a wood purist and I’d totally paint those doors. If you want wood to last you’ve got to protect it. The paint making was fascinating, lovely colour ❤

fascinating! I never heard about that kind of colour! And it looks great. Reminds me of oliveleaves :)

Great job on the door, love the paint colour, gosh you both work so hard…..😊

Very nice sage green door. Congratulations on job well-done

The green on the door is absolutely stunning with the stonework. The colors complement each other beautifully! I think I was one of the ones complaining about painting the doors last week, but my objection wasn’t about covering up the natural wood. You need to put something on it to protect it from the weather. My concern was how much maintenance paint requires versus stain. I didn’t know about this natural Swedish flour paint. That sounds like the best solution you could possibly have and you absolutely did the right thing for ease of maintenance, longevity of the wood & aesthetic considerations! For what it’s worth, you have my whole hearted approval.😂

That green is almost the same color I painted my house!!

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I have an identical mixing bowl, same colour as well. Took me years to finally find one without any damage.❤

Gooood kitty luto!! 😁❤️

Schöne Arbeit und schönes Video.👍👍👍

I like the green paint. I’m one of those people that likes varnish wood myself but I think the color you chose is very nice. Although the darker brownish paint would have probably hidden lots of the defects. But it’s an old door and it’s lived a long life and that ok. I like the chippy paint look in barn painted wood too. So hard to chose. 😊

I'm glad you painted the for; it looks wonderful, and I love the green! I am also in favor of the troughs coming out. They don't look old and original to the barn anyway!

3:45 Look after your fingers, please - you want to keep them, they’re really useful. Always use a clamp or a vice.

It always pains me to see you use such a small paint brush, but I'm so impressed with the care you take in every job. The door looks beautiful. And wood, after all, is a building material...not something to be worshipped.

Flour paint !!! That’s new to me . I have used flour glue but never before of such paint . Great explanation and it makes sense. Great job .

Hehehe, love it, it seems I missed out in the 'to paint, or not to paint' knicker twist lol.😂

Thanks for the paint tutorial! You two are an absolute power house together!! Every little thing you do makes the place look so good ❤ can't wait to see more!

The paint is beautiful. The door is still wooden under the paint, nothing is lost, so I’m not sure why people worry.

That great work and beautiful

I'm definitely going to be trying the flour paint in future.👍

ignore the people who gets their knickers in a knot. its your house

Loved the color👌

I have a few tips. When swinging a sledge hammer don't hold your hands far apart. As you swing allow your top hand to slide down to meet the other hand and allow the weight of the hammer head to do the work. This will double the power you get into each swing and by slightly relaxing your grip you'll also reduce vibration in your hands. To really get the warp out of the door you need to lay it down with the bulge facing upwards and a couple boards under each end with a weight placed in the middle. This will bend the door in the opposite direction and after a few days it should end up straight. Simply trying to flattten the door won't work. It needs to be bent in the opposite direction. Lastly, think about renting a micro digger with a jackhammer attachment. You'd have gotten that manger torn apart in a few hours. I'd think about it for the floor. Love your videos!

Toughest troughs I’ve ever seen. Tough troughs.

Painting the door was the right choice as is removing the troughs.

17:36 that little "well lived" cupboard with the different color drawers is such a charm! (exactly the way it is, exactly where it is) 🥰 actually the workbench next to it looks fabulous too. Everything around there is very charming.

These latest videos are mint 👌 Thanks!

Hmm... very interesting information and link to this particular paint and it's protection from UV rays, living in Mexico I've noticed that normal commercial paint doesn't hold up that well outside and doesn't breathe.

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Italian hardware 💥

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Ça doit sentir tellement bon autour de ces buissons de romarin . Ce n’est pas quelque chose que je connais sous mon climat .

Isis, for the outside stuff, add some iron sulphate in the swedish paint (15 mn like the others ingredients). I didn't do it at first, I had to do it again..... ;)

The door looks great, how does it compare to the other doors? Looked lighter to me? I wish you could have stood back for a moment to admire your handi-work after the latch was installed. I'm sure it's great!