RESTORING MY MID CENTURY HOME'S WOOD CEILING 

It will be AMAZING!!!! Andrew seems like a good guy trying to make sure you have everything you want. Cannot wait to see the ceiling finished!

Arvin . When I heard you say strip the ceiling I screamed. I live in an 1876 home in the Midwest. It took me a solid year to strip every door and every piece of hardware in the entire house. These projects take time. Slow down. It’s a process and you have to enjoy the process in slow bites. 40 years later I’m still painting, stripping, glazing windows and every other possible project. A bit of advise ….our houses are life long work. If bet if you didn’t have any money I know you would have the strength to get through it . Put your back into it. You got what it takes for what ever project you choose😘enjoy

Yes restore the ceilings! You have a pedigree vintage home and if you ever sell, you will get that money back. It will look amazing and you both will be so happy in your beautifully restored home. Looking forward to what you will do with the house. All the best!

I know nothing about architecture.I think your house was really beautiful when you bought it. But, every time I've seen it since, it's gotten more and more lovely, with each thing you've done, even the little bits, like the coffee station. I cannot wait to see the ceiling and beams stripped. I'm having so much fun watching your house journey!

Your vibe is so elegant that I can only aspire for. I have only watched a few of your videos but you have such great taste and you are always so respectful with your opinions and takes, it’s so refreshing. You are absolutely fabulously great!

Oh, Arvin, I feel for you, because I’ve been building our house for FIVE years, and know all too well those depths of despair to which home construction can drive us! I have so little left to do, inside, but, then, there is a third of an acre city lot to re-landscape. I fear that I shall finish when it is time to redecorate. We must just keep going forward toward the realization of our respective vision. I’ll see you there.

Hi Arvin, I just stripped my lounge room bead board ceiling (1850). I used a heat gun to melt the paint, which worked quite well, but stripping, sanding, oiling and staining was very hard on my back… totally worth it, the ceiling is stunning, and I avoided the stripping fumes❤

I think this is going to look fantastic once it is finished, and Andrew sounds like a saint! One thing I would caution is to be careful with expensive home projects. We did two such projects in our home: one was an added room, and the other was landscaping.The room added value and we enjoyed it; the landscaping looked great, but we wish we didn’t spend the money on it. This is how it goes with a house though. Love that you tried to tackle this yourselves, and your honesty about it not working out. Hang in there!

Haha I laughed at “I’m not that DIY girly” nor was I but sometimes we have to put on our big girl pants and have a go. And bam wonders happen (and we add a new string to our bow)😂and sometimes we need to let go and bring in professionals. You had a go which is wonderful and we can see your vision. Can’t wait to see the transformation.

So sorry you have been feeling down and overwhelmed. I always miss you when you don't post, but I do understand where you are coming from. Andrew is an absolute darling. I hope you get the ceiling and beams to your liking soon. Stay positive and keep moving forward. Sometimes things just take time and patience. ♥

I’m not all the way through this video yet. But tell me why I’m screaming “YES DO IT, STRIP THAT PAINT” hahaha I’m giddy for you guys and way to invested. 😂

I am so happy that you are laughing and making plans again, I mean looking forward. When I first started watching I was so glad to see you laugh and smile again. Can't wait to see the ceiling when its done. So beautiful. And Andrew, what a guy!

I am THAT DIY girl ✋🏼and I also flip furniture so this project is right up my alley BUT I was literally SCREAMING when you said you were going to attempt this! “ NOOOO! 😅 Pay someone to do that!” 😂😂😂 That constant looking up is NO JOKE! 😩

I think your office ceiling and beam will look absolutely gorgeous! Smart choice to get someone else to do it. I'm not a DIYer either. Can't wait to see the end result!

I love that Andrew goes along with the things you like and want. Seems like you guys are so in synch with your tastes. The house is beautiful already and I know you’ll make it even more stunning!

Arvin! This makes me so happy you are stripping the wood! When you first bought the home I was sad that someone would paint over that wood work, so I’m glad that you are returning it back to the wood. I think it will make your home really warm and inviting! Excited to see the final result.

Your house just keeps getting better and better!

I'd stay with the cool vibe of leaving ceiling painted as is. Wood grain may bring in the cabin feel.

Love your hair! Jeans & t shirt? Whole new you.

This home is going to be so great with your touch. It is already awesome as is by normal standards. I’m so jelly with the backyard.

Your house is a vibe, Arvin. The problems with temp control and water will get sorted, and it will be amazing.

That is a huge endeavour, be careful with your health and your pups health...I am sure it will look amazing in the end...good luck...Sage was trying to sleep in your lap, they are such sweet boys.

Sage’s noises are THE BEST!😂😂😂

FINALLY!!! IM SO HAPPY WATCHING YOU ARVIN. EVEN THOUGH SOMETIMES BEING ANNOYED ABOUT WHAT YOU SAID BUT MAKING SENSE TRUTH HURTS.YOU INSPIRED ME A LOT TO HAVE A CONSCIOUSNESS ABOUT WHAT IM PUTTING ON MY HOUSE.YOU GAVE A LOT OF INSPIRATION AND KNOWLEDGE..THANK YOU VERY MUCH..BTW YOU LOOK HANDSOME WITH YOUR HAIR NOW

The ceilings will look wonderful, redwood is such a beautifully colored wood.

Omg girrrrl! That beautiful wood beam! Who would ever want to cover that up? I think you and Andrew made the right decision to hire a professional. Sand blasting is a ton of work and so much can wrong. It’s pricey, but worth it. Can’t wait to see the finished product! Glad you are feeling better ❤ Lots of love from Seattle~

Ceilings are going to be beautiful. Love the direction of the channel now. Looking forward to seeing more of your renovations.

Paint a room, add light fixtures, yes. This project? Wow - glad you decided to contract out. It will be spectacular.

It really makes you wonder why people ever painted the natural wood in their homes white (or grey or whatever). I remember in the house I grew up in (a mid-century beauty), we had those gorgeous wooden beams & at one point during a huge kitchen remodel in the 80’s, I remember the contractors wanting to paint the ceilings & beams white & my mom said “absolutely no way!”. She stuck to her guns & still to this day, there are gorgeous ceilings & beams in the home. (I know this because a friend of mine ended up buying it in the early 2000’s when my father passed & my mom downsized). I am so excited for you & Andrew, Arvin. Two months seems like a lot of time, but if you do it right the first time, you’ll have no regrets. This house is a labor of love for you & it needs to done right. One thing I’ve learned from watching XO, MaCenna, is to pay attention to all of the little details while doing any project, even if it takes you longer. It will really make your house custom & perfect!! Sending you so much love & light!

Reward are much appreciated when you do things yourselves

I knew you were going to do this and the day finally came 😍 can’t wait to seeee

The wood looks so so good! Good for you for going with your heart, it's going to be beautiful! ❤

Arvin, you will be glad you went for it. Don’t live with regrets. House will be amazing.

ARVIN!!! When scraping the paint, hold a shop-vac hose there so it just sucks it all up; instead of creating a mess for later. ☺️👍 Just a little tidbit. ♥️ Theres another channel I watch, 1834 Restoration House, and they used a COBRA PAINT REMOVER HEAT THINGY to remove all of the latex paint from the trim of their 100+ year old Victorian home. I would suggest you look into it, before you end up ruining all of that beautiful wood! 🙏💞

if you're already using stripper, definitely use saran wrap to speed up/intensify the process. if you apply stripper, coat it in saran wrap while wet, wait overnight and then scrape you will have much less physical labour to do.

"I'm pretty good with wood!" Yeah, we're going to need confirmation from Andrew. 😏

Missed you Arvin. So glad you're back. That ceiling is going to look amazing!

I love how you love your pups

The black paint made the ceiling so heavy, so good luck our favorite DIY-girlie 😍

Love you Arvin. I can't wait to see you finish project..

Doing a similiar thing at a project in Palm Springs only, instead of doing all the T&G, just stripping the beams and doing new T&G over the old. Less mess and fuss. Props to you guys for doing it all yourselves.

Arvin it will look beautiful once finish.. ❤

Arvin just cover the ceiling with planks of wood, its cheap and you can sand the beams. If you planks the ceiling you can get tongue and groove and pick your wood, they have them cedar too which is great for repelling moisture and bug plus it smells divine Best wishes

I can’t wait to see the finished project ! I know it is going to be beautiful !

I absolutely love the tall lamp on the top shelf behind you! Vintage goodness! Glad you are bringing in the big guns to finish it off. Can't wait to see it complete!

Love love love seeing you work together!! 💕❤️💕

Olano I saw an episode of “This Old House” that stated that they use “dry ice” instead of sand and is no mess like sand. The dry ice does not damage the wood.

Also - I've found that checking on Task Rabbit for people to assist me with some of my DIY is always a good idea. A few extra hands! Looking good!

Kudos for just trying. It's going to look fabulous. Just stay on top of the contractor. You can be and "honorary" DIY Gurly🥰 Stay positive, healthy and happy

Great video. Thankyou. Your house is so amazing !!

"If I don't go for what I want, I'm just going to regret it in the future." 🎤👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Hi Arvin, You're looking cute today. I think the close range possibly was more than expected. Wow!

It's going to be absolutely beautiful!

Ohhhh the ceilings are going to be so gorgeous! I had my wood beams and wood ceilings sandblasted last winter… and you will love it! Sandblasting does texture the wood a bit but it’s so worth it! Will you apply put a protective coat once complete? I had to put a clear coat on mine (it deepens the natural wood a tad) but I wanted to ensure I protected the raw wood esp if the road ever leaked. Can’t wait to see the final outcome ❤️

I can see your vision- it’s going to look beautiful- are you only exposing the ceiling & beams in your office or do you eventually do the rest of your home - I love seeing your fur babies- they are too cute - hope to see more of them in the future

I agree Go For It!

I can not wait to see the final product!!! It makes me sad to see such beautiful wood painted. Glad you’re restoring the beauty.

Heh atleast you tried. I am always scared to start a project. Can’t wait to see it all finished. Sorry about your asthma acting up.

I love the wood…and your Dog’s are adorable ❤️🐾🐾

Nice to see you again Arvin ,have a good Day!

It somehow all works out. Having run the gamut with reno in every single stinking house we ever bought and having water flooding I feel your pain. I think the term you were thinking if might be "it took the wind out of your sails" and yes. It really does. Hang in there, my darling.

Glad to have you back. Take care of yourself!

So excited for your vision to come to fruition, you were very much missed though.

It's going to look amazing when it's all sanded down to natural wood..so much more warmth for sure...totally you!

Love you Arvin! You started me on my home beautifying journey!

I didn’t think I could love your house anymore but now I do! Expensive but, what have I heard you say… cry once? 😂Incredible!

Hi Arvin! Just catching up with your settling in your new home. Even I had to cringe at the cost to hire someone to restore your wood ceiling. It was a nice try for you and Andrew! But you found your limitations of DIY...sometimes it pays to leave it to a professional. So far, I love everything you're doing in the new home!.

Arvin, I wish I could spend a whole day designing with you!!! As a Feng Shui practitioner, an artist, designer and faux finisher, my approach to this horrendous job would have been to use a base coat of paint that echoes the hue of natural wood you would prefer the most, and then follow that by a couple of layers of customized oil based gel stain to add an unfathomably organic and high-end look of completely natural and authentic woodgrain with that warm look and feel. I have asthma and allergies as well and it’s really difficult to do those things your house, much less indoors! I can relate to your passion about this project and I also understand why you waited so long to try to tackle it. Halfway through the video and can’t wait to see what happens at the end!

“Nobody Asked” AO. - - - -but, I have an opinion..jms. YOU Arvin Olano are the best since Chanel. You can do it all…WELL!! I have not left you , since I found you 2 weeks ago. You have given a 79 year old diva new hope and magical wishes. First who designs and makes your unique m, awesome clothing and accessories? I am trying to watch you to see how to mix my antique house, 1886, and shabby not so sheik furniture with new awesome things. I love you!!!! I hang on your every word!!! Are you naturally talented or schooled in design, etc. or both. What an awesome creation you are. Looking forward to watching you in the short time I have left, due to old age, ha. You have inspired in me a desire to create beauty around me. Wishing you all of the success you so deserve!!!

Sage is a paid actor and I love it

1. Marble and Sage, cute and 😂! 2. Your house is so lovely, so inspirational. I have a 1961 rancher, very small, but more similar to your house than any other RU-vid designer I follow, so I get so much inspiration from you! Thank you!

It's going to be great ! I can't wait!

Your ceiling was beautiful! Looked really elegant. I am sure it will still look nice but not so elegant with tons of wood showing. Your home enjoy!

Don't use the pressure washer/sandblaster! It will splinter the wood! It needs to be hand sanded for it to be done right....Are you able to tape off the area? That will reduce dust/fumes from the rest of the home.

It’s ok, you don’t have to be a DIYer. I love your content with just you being you.

I know how you feel I would love to do more DIY but everything gets to me too..I get aches and pains then a weekend project becomes a monthly project..at least we try ..💖 it's going to look amazing.

Way to go guys! It's going to look more amazing than it does now! Good luck!

Oh wow, scaffolding! Michaelangelo mode activated!!

Yasssssss, what beautiful wood you have there !

Looks so good! DIY is HARD. I’m stripping one room with nothing more than a cheap steak knife (and a vacuum). Have you heard of dry ice blasting? Look into it! Also consider being out of the house for 3 days after they’ve blasted bc of your asthma. Glad you’re feeling better!

The ceilings will be gorgeous and I’m so glad you listened to yourself! The pain of packing up and vacating will be worth it! I think it’s really important for public figures (like you) to say, “I’ve been having a hard time and I needed to work through some stuff” because we all have our own version of that from time to time. Your fans are loyal and they are here to stay. 😊

Hibarvin it's looking gorgeous good luck thank you for sharing Laura 💗

When you have a large home, you are never finished with the remodeling or just with the normal maintenance of the home. You’re just getting started. I contracted a company to replace the stucco just on the back of my home and it was over $60,000. Plus the contractor left the job and I had to hire someone else to finish the work. It took at least six months to complete the job. I thought I was going to lose my mind. Good luck.

Glad you called a halt on doing the ceilings yourselves. In my twenties, I got the most horrible repetitive strain injury from doing a similar job [except it was iron girders that needed stripping] for a charity project, and not knowing when to stop. 30 years later I can still decorate almost my entire house, but I pay for the ceilings.

It’s going to be gorgeous!! ❤

Bravo that you attempted this. My jaw dropped at your courage. I can’t wait to see it finished!!

Cant wait to c finished project. Smart to hire professionals. When we had our entire house tiled dust was the worst even when putting our stuff in pods and visqueen. Months of wet dusting and vacuuming.

I love this format of video. Feels like reality tv, with the confessionals.❤❤

I live for the dark beams! They add so much masculine energy which fits right in with your style. That being said……. Arvin knows best and I’m so excited to see your vision!

It is going to look SO good! 😍

Thanks Alvin! Your such an inspiration! Love watching you always! Proud Pinoy!

It will look Amazing!!

Is going to be fantabulous. I can't wait. Is going to look very cheek.

You've done many things yourself but this is a project few people would tackle.

I love what your doing with the ceiling. Brilliant idea😍

I think it’s going to look fabulous. It always makes me wonder why someone paints over gorgeous wood. Anyways, being a do it yourselfer is hard, but necessary for those of us with champagne taste on a beer budget…I mean not exactly….but you get me point.😆

Seeeeeee Arvin, you & Andrew can do more than you know 🤛🏻🇬🇧👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻xxx p.s well done for trying the paint removal x

I am so excited about seeing the grand finale! ❤ I love the wooden ceiling look, as well. I’m not a diyer, but then, at my age, I don’t even paint anymore which is something I would like to have done. Oh, the dogs 😂, they are sooo cute 😂. Mr. Marble trying to make a quick escape 😂😂😂

Arvin, No doubt stripping the paint off your ceiling beams is labor intensive and overwhelming! I certainly don't doubt that you have made the right decision to have the work professionally done! Still I can imagine the ensuing chaos and mess is driving you mad! We are all patiently waiting to see the results and the big reveal! Though I keep hoping it will be soon...gotta have my Arvin fix soon! 😂 Love and miss you, Arvin! 💖

It’s almost painful seeing all that beautiful wood covered with paint! You are going to be so happy!