It looks very nice. A tip on mixing though, in general, the dry plaster is added slowly to the water until it rises slightly above the surface till it looks like a volcanic island. This process is called slaking. The plaster won't really start to set until it is stirred. The length of time you slake it, the ration of water to plaster and mixing time will all effect the hardness and set time of the plaster. I usually found that you could sprinkle/pour the plaster in fairly quick, let it slake for a couple minutes until the water soaked most of the way up to the peak in your island, then mix well. There are lots of videos with movie prop artist type folks showing how to slake plaster but most of those take it to an extreme. Hope that helps 😉👍
That's for gypsum plaster, though. With carbonic lime, you sprinkle it in the water and let it soak before mixing, but it won't harden before it's exposed to air (by carbonatation). It's even recommended to mix it at least 24h before use (and remix it during use as it tends to settle). Don't try that with hydraulic lime, though.
Ah that technique was used in my grandmother's house in Hungary - very common technique to make the room look bigger, brighter, and looks way more clean than if the bricks are different colored and the mortar is a bit different too. How wonderful to get the water main into the house! This was a huge bit of progress.
I am always amazed at the progress and courage you two have. I always look forward to Tuesday’s. I am 73. You remind me of my younger self. I enjoy watching your resorption
Seeing "Easily" in the title made me laugh. Illia has been having such a hard time lately. You are both so amazing and hard working and it's great to see your progress. 💖
I wish you 2 lovely people the best of luck and lots of good energy. I have watched your videos from the beginning. This is a home full of love and caring. I am truly amazed at all the very hard work and detailed care you are making into this old farmhouse. May you be happy and prosperous in all that you do. Love and Peace. I miss living in Europe.
Over time you may embrace imperfections that showcase the age and history of the farm, the blood , sweat and tears, love and care with which you invest in your restoration. I'm sure that your documentation of your efforts will become another chapter of the farm's history. Thanks for sharing your journey.
You can use a smaller hard bristle brush to get into smaller cracks. An easy way to fill the voids/holes is to grab a gallon Ziploc bag put your mortar in it seal it then cut a small hole in one of the Ziploc bags corners (not the sealing edges) and you make like a cake piping/icing bag and squeeze in the mortar.
I love how you work together and are so supportive of each other. With this gift you will be able to get through any challenge, tragedy or difficulty and your happiness will be more than doubled in the good times. With love from an old lady on the far side of the world.
The lime wash makes the room seem brighter. It looks wonderful! Of course you see the imperfections, but the potential is obvious. The shiny, new water hookup seems to be a huge step forward. PROGRESS. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Hi, in England that large brush is simply called a fence brush, as in painting a fence or garden shed. Good job on the wall thanks for posting this vid 👍
Since the beginning I have watched your hard hard work slowly turn into the dream home. Absolutely the very very best journey on RU-vid. At 72 years old I can really appreciate your commitment to this project.
@6:28 She was like......"Pspspspspsp!" , when the Cat Inspector strolled by. To which he responded by meowing loudly 😼. Translation: "....don't try to charm me with your good looks, get to work" 😹😹😹
I have two old buildings with brick walls and limestone foundations. What I have found through my research is that lime is best for old buildings. Especially lime mortar. Breathability and the softnes of lime mortar accommodates soft brick well. Lime wash is a very old way to finish off walls with a protective surface. It is the best way, due to it's breathability to allow moisture in and out of the wall. I have learned much watching you apply the lime wash. Great job Marina! John Bethel, Missouri, USA
I like to see the rough texture of the bricks through the plaster. It gives the wall so much character, and it shows the history of the whole house. And with white walls, other colors you might use will really pop out. Glad the water main is in the house now. Great progress. You two are working so hard, but we love watching all you do. Thanks for another entertaining video.
I actually love the "imperfections" - if they were perfectly smooth it would be just like gyprock (or plasterboard). They have amazing character. Well done.
The house is really looking good. Both of you have done so much hard work and soon you will have a beautiful home. Just a note.What you put on the wall is lime wash.The difference between wash and plaster is how thick it is.Use less water to make it thicker and use a trowel to apply like normal plaster then it is plaster. Very good video thank you
A second coat of lime wash will brighten the wall. We lime washed our stone basement walls and it required 6 coats to be perfect. Because you used lime wash, you will be able to apply plaster in the future if you want a flat wall.
It's good, as always, to see the progress you make. And to remember the sheer amount of work each step takes! I think there will soon be new little catspectors (if there aren't already), and I'm hoping that Anneke will allow pictures of the next generation. My best to you all :)
🤩Great, the house water connection is ready. Well done with the plate made of waterproof wood. So it goes on bit by bit. I hope the "Catspector" has taken everything off. The lime was a great idea .Greeting from northern germany.Stay haelthy.Moin🤗👍🍀
Beautiful work on the wall! I believe all of us admire the quality of your work, even the Inspector. All you got from her was a quick sniff at the empty bucket before you even mixed the plaster. And after the job was done, she did not respond to your invitation to come and complete the inspection. You have earned her greatest respect!
I have not commented before but I am so enjoying your enthusiasm and watching you work together. Thank you for making these program's. I hope your family will be so happy in your farmhouse
That was fantastic Illia and Mariana you both did a great job thank you for taking us along enjoyed it I have been with you from the start of the house .
Perfection is in the eye of the beholder If you can touch it make it perfect everything else is not as important .Like a good piece of art ,your focal point is the key I like the results Thanks
Nice job on the lime wash Marina. It looks very nice. Kudos to you Illya on all your progress. That is a major piece of work. Soon you will have a bathroom with a shower and then you can move in 👍
Remember that the one who did the work will always notice the smallest defect. All others will never notice it. I have a screw in my bedroom ceiling showing just a bit. But it has been haunting me for the last 40 years when I go to bed ! And my late wife used to say "But, but, WHAT screw ? I don't see it !" 🤣
Another beautiful job on you way to a finished home. Water inside for your washing machine. A lot of very hard work. Marina don't worry you did a good job. Good video.
Good on you, Marina! Worried a little about product dust while mixing (should a respirator mask be used?), gloves and mask during application to avoid skin/lung reaction/s at the time of application and longterm. Your method of vertical application was brilliant, efficient and practical. The new water gizmos/pipes/ meter professional and most likely an easy approval. Anika was good observer, Illia kept good watch and installed the waterproof backer board like a pro. C u next time. Progress soooo satisfying.❤️🙂
Great progress with the water supply, and with the lime rendering. You both have such energy and enthusiasm, you’re an inspiration. I look forward to your next episodes. May your future projects run smoothly, and up to the ‘catspector’s’ exacting standards 🐱🐈
The render gives the brick a fresh new look. I'm certain you can apply extra coatings, Marina, it will smooth the entire surface. The surface is paintable and I think if you choose, you could use a masonry dye to colour it. It looks much more finished with just The render gives the brick a fresh new look. I'm certain you can apply extra coatings, Maria, it will smooth the entire surface. The surface is paintable and I think if you choose, you could use a masonry dye to colour it. It looks much more finished with just one coat. Illia did a good job mounting the plywood backer board for the water intake manifold. 😉👍 He did a great job replacing the window headers, too. Anika needs a sardine for guiding you through your success. Cheers 😁🍺
Great it's all hooked up , but definitely 2 coats for a lovely finish, when you do joints patch in tight and use new dust brush after 1/2 - hour to brush the joints for a better finish and can you point the bricks before you put plaster on
i find it fascinating, in a good way, how the striped pattern of brick does show through the teeniest bit, like a touch of history. always really enjoy these videos
Hi Marina, when you take a Light in to a flat angle to the wall (from the side) you see the beauty of the bricks (with shadows). I have the same in our Livingroom. Greetings and thanks a lot for your videos!
Hallo together. Test it. I fill nailholes and holes between the bricks with smoother mortar and a kitchen sponge. If the surface is dry , clean it with a metal brush.
I suggest a new toy that Illya will really enjoy: a sandblaster!!! In my farm (vintage 1866) renovation, we thoroughly sandblasted all the brick walls and ceilings (once the plaster was removed) and even the wooden ceilings and beams. Unfortunately, at the time I had to call for a specialized company with the right equipment, but I am sure you can do it yourselves.
Hello my two favorite people! Illia, your secret is safe with me, I will not tell Marina a thing. 😆 Seriously, everything looking so good. Little scratches (and hugs) to the Cat Inspector.
I am so impressed by all the different skills you are learning and using in this project - and of course the level of effort you are both putting in to doing an excellent job! I like the effect of the lime plaster even with the imperfections you point out.
Thanks for posting and sharing the lime plaster experiment & experimental outcome as well as the lessons learned plus further research ideas. Glad that pipe is in and that you’re connected to water.
What you don't like on your wall, is what I like. It gives it character, and in my mind makes it look more like it would have in 1908. I do projects around my house, and I am my worst critic. You and Illia are doing such a wonderful job on this house. As far as I can see, the Catspector thinks it's fine.
I just had an awesome treat - laptop finally gave up so I got a newer second hand one and this is the first video I watched on it. I can now see all the details of everything so I'll have to go back and rewatch a lot of your videos. I was seriously impressed by the quality of your work before but now I'm just overwhelmed. I noticed that Illia was keeping his distance when you had the hosepipe Marina - have you been giving him unexpected baths? Your point in the summary about filling all the holes in is a good one Marina. The lime will not really fill those in but it will smooth the lumps/bumps out over time as you add new refresher coats. Stay safe, happy and healthy folks
I like the look of the wall, I really like the rustic look and the imperfections but can understand why you would want to go over it again. Really well done for your fist attempt.
Another video with some great progress. One minor point about laying and connecting the pipes. They should be the other way around, so the socket follows the direction of the water flow. The way you have laid them, any pressure can force water out of the joint more easily, this shouldn't matter for drainage pipes, but its the same for any pipework.
Marina, I wouldn’t worry about the small imperfections - the Catspector approved it so I think it’s fine! The wall is teaching you a deep lesson - appreciate it for what it is and not how you think it should be.
I admire your perseverance. Having built as well as renovated various homes, I know how difficult it can be to keep going without time off. Love your videos.
I love the “imperfections” 👍 with that being your first attempt at this painting I myself would leave it as it is. Maybe another coat but the bumps and such does give it character 🥰 You could maybe hang a few little things on that wall and just go with it. Take what you’ve learned and apply it to the other walls of this room and this one will be your “conversation piece” 😘
