Visit the historic Lancashire Textile Project with over 500 photos and 190 taped interviews|2|0
Previous Page    [1]  2  3   Next Page
Author Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  
Doc
Keeper of the Scrolls


2010 Posts
Posted -  12/03/2005  :  04:40
Having hit a three week slack period in my work just after Christmas it was decided that further renovations to our farmhouse was called for (The wife don't like to see me idle). The project this time was to be the kitchen, which was untouched, since we moved in over six yours ago and was drastically in need of a serious makeover. We set a budget of £3,000 to cover all of the works including a new cooker. With the opportunity at hand and my love of cooking I decided to splash out a bit on a decent cooker, We eventually chose a Rangemaster Duel Fuel 6 Burner cooker - Gas Hobs with Electric Ovens, This was to be the most costly item to be purchased during the refurbishment.

To keep costs to a minimum I planned on doing all of the work myself, re-using the original unit carcasses and repainting the cupboard doors & drawers, Purchase a new cooker to replace the old worn out one, remove two cupboards to make room for the new cooker, cover the original wall tiles with tile paint and fit new worktops, then give the whole room a lick of paint to brighten it up and bobs your uncle...Job Done!!!

With the plan of action set, I gathered my tools and commenced the required refurbishment work.

Click on the images to view the larger picture

This was the original Kitchen which was dark and dated, but the room was quite large for a kitchen 17' x 12'
[url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/original.jpg"][/url]

The first task after emptying all of the drawers and cupboards was to remove the cupboard doors and the drawers ready for painting. On removing the worktops I found that the wall tiles were sitting tight down on the surface of the worktop, so it was going to be impossible not to disturb them when it came to removal. Once the worktops had been removed more than 20 tiles were either cracked or off the wall completely so I decided there and then that it would be easier to remove all of the tiles and replace them with new rather than patching them up. An unseen additional expense but one that I thought could be accommodated within the budget.

Once the worktops and the tiles were removed I then set about removing the base units, They all needed mouse-proofing to keep the little critters at bay, The original carcasses had backs on them that only went 2/3rds up the height of the unit giving Mickey and his friends ample room to manoeuvre in and out of the cupboards and drawers at will. I solved this by tacking on full height hardboard backs, cutting ventilation holes in them and then covering these holes with mesh.

Wall tiles off and the Base Units removed.
[url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0171.jpg"][/url][url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0170.jpg"][/url]

[url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0172.jpg"][/url][url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0173.jpg"][/url]

Once the room was in this state I then found out the reason why the the old cooker's grill was never much use was because that the gas pipe feeding the cooker was 10mm copper micro-bore, it just didn't have enough through-put capacity to feed the grills gas needs, so a larger bore gas pipe would be required from the wash-house where the gas pipe was the standard 15mm bore. At this stage the room resembled a building site, however on standing back I realised that this was an opportunity to stretch ones design ideas to the full. Being an original old farm house but having been "Modernised" sometime in the 70's/80's the kitchen had lost some of its original features like beams and the existing plain fireplace just had to go. So wouldn't it be a good idea to put the beams back in and make a rustic looking fireplace.

First the beams went in then the fireplace was started using rough stone from a fallen down dry stone wall outside.
[url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0174.jpg"][/url][url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0175.jpg"][/url]

[url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0176.jpg"][/url][url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0177.jpg"][/url]

After some remedial plaster work and routing the new larger gas pipe, along with a bit of rewiring for new sockets, it was time to bring back in the old base units in readiness to align them along with the newly delivered cooker.
[url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0178.jpg"][/url][url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0179.jpg"][/url]

Once the units were aligned and fixed into place I then fitted the new worktops and began putting up the wall tiles along with a splash back over where the new cooker will sit (Tip - To avoid future breakages don't lay the new tiles directly on the worktop, lay them about 5mm above it).
[url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0180.jpg"][/url][url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0181.jpg"][/url]

Once all the wall tiles, splash back and plaster work was complete, together with the finishing of the new fireplace, it was time to paint the walls a nice warm terracotta to go with the cream colour that will be used for the lower wall, cupboards and drawers.
[url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0182.jpg"][/url][url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0183.jpg"][/url]

[url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0184.jpg"][/url][url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0185.jpg"][/url]

Once the walls had been completed I then painted all the cupboard doors and drawers with two coats of primer then two coats of cream eggshell. Once they were re-fitted back onto the units the room started to take shape, I then fitted new chrome wall sockets for the power, the extractor hood for the cooker and brought in an old display cabinet that was on its last legs but would look nice painted up.
[url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0186.jpg"][/url][url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0187.jpg"][/url]

After finishing all the painting, I revamped the old kitchen table to match. Then the big clean-up operation commenced and then it was the time to start dressing the room out using some pictures and ornaments we have, bringing back in all the kitchen stuff, packing it all away.

At last the project was coming to an end.

[url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0188.jpg"][/url][url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0189.jpg"][/url]

[url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0190.jpg"][/url][url="http://www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk/images/kitchen/dscf0191.jpg"][/url]

The kitchen is now 99.9% complete and fully operational again. I just have the kitchen chairs to paint (When I have the time) and a few more frilly bits to add which I am sure my other half will complete with relish.

The sad thing is, since it got to this stage I have been working down in London during the last few weeks and I have had very little time to enjoy it so far.

I think I did a good job even though I do say so myself, The finished result is more than we originally anticipated or planned for however, because I did all the work myself apart from having the gas connection and the electrics checked out, I can happily say that we actually came in on budget.

£1,800 - Cooker, Hood & Splash Back - Independent Gas Company Nelson
£ 180 - Oak Beams - Reclamation yard in Salterforth
£ 300 - Plumbing, Sink, Taps & Handles- B&Q Nelson
£ 150 - Worktops - Red Rose Plastics Burnley
£ 175 - Wall Tiles - The Tile Shop Nelson
£ 150 - Paints - B&Q Nelson
£ 200 - Electrics - City Electrical Factors Nelson
£ 50 - Building Materials, Plaster Cement etc - Timber Centre Earby

Grand Total of £3,005
Time taken to complete 15 Working Days
Replies
Author
Previous Page    [1]  2  3   Next Page
 
Another
Traycle Mine Overseer


6250 Posts
Posted - 12/03/2005 : 06:09
Very nice job Doc. Do you give estimates? Colin


" I'm a self made man who worships his creator" Go to Top of Page
Stanley
Local Historian & Old Fart


36804 Posts
Posted - 12/03/2005 : 06:54
It's a credit to you. I shall have to come up and do a full inspection. Having had my share of refurbs on old buildings I think you did well to get it in on budget. Now about painting my house.......


Stanley Challenger Graham




Barlick View
stanley at barnoldswick.freeserve.co.uk Go to Top of Page
WolfSG
Regular Member


89 Posts
Posted - 12/03/2005 : 08:30
Top Job!


Wolfie - always on the prowl Go to Top of Page
lou
Regular Member


57 Posts
Posted - 12/03/2005 : 09:40
You certainly have done a good job.It must be good to have everything back in place again, after having to empty cupboards etc.

We are starting to have a re-vamp of our house and the kitchen is to be done next year.The bathroom is to be first on our list this spring and we have finally chosen the tiles....... we were going to remove the existing tiles and start afresh but someone has advised us to leave them on and tile over them. Does anyone have any experience of this?


Go to Top of Page
Doc
Keeper of the Scrolls


2010 Posts
Posted - 12/03/2005 : 10:42
Glad you like the results guys, we do.

With regards to giving "local" estimates, yes of course, I would be happy to.

Painting Houses.......Mmmmm let me see..... I'll wallpaper Dog Kennels in bright purple paper with big yellow daisy on it for some of the queens shillings

Sticking tiles on top of existing tiles is ok if you want to avoid the mess of removing the old tiles but bare in mind the final thickness of the tiles away from the wall. A good alternative is tile paint, which nowadays offers a vast range of colours, two coats gives excellent coverage and if applyied with care together with a grouting pencil, can give you a low cost and quick tile makeover.


TTFN - Doc


Due to the current economic climate, the light at the end of the tunnel has now been switched off.
Click here to make a donation and help support this site and keep it advert free 

  Go to Top of Page
Ringo
Site Administrator


3793 Posts
Posted - 12/03/2005 : 12:19
Looks a brilliant job, well done Doc.Whats your next project then?


Click for Skipton, United Kingdom Forecast
Go to Top of Page
Stanley
Local Historian & Old Fart


36804 Posts
Posted - 12/03/2005 : 13:12
he'll decide that when he's analysed pressure from Carole.....

I hear what you say about tiling over tiles Doc bbut you never know how firmly the original tiles are attached. If it was me I'd bite the bullet and start afresh, always a better way to proceed. I remember being in a B&B in Ayr once and when getting out of the shower I caught the soap holder and brought half a wall's worth of tiles down. Bit of a shock to the system, I never stayed there again!


Stanley Challenger Graham




Barlick View
stanley at barnoldswick.freeserve.co.uk Go to Top of Page
melteaser
Genealogist


4819 Posts
Posted - 12/03/2005 : 13:59
So what is your 'day' job then Doc?

Excellent work.


Mel


http://www.briercliffesociety.co.uk Go to Top of Page
Doc
Keeper of the Scrolls


2010 Posts
Posted - 12/03/2005 : 14:30
The next project up here at Prospect Farm will be the 1970's bathroom which needs gutting and all new put in. Time permitting I'll try and get this done before this summer.

Being self employed I earn my living in various ways, From commissioning I.T. & Multimedia systems to Shop fitting and installing new washrooms, and shower cubicles in public buildings and new office blocks etc.
The work is varied, I'm currently working on two sites down in the south of England, one, a Pharmaceutical company in Hoddesdon Hertfordshire where I am installing 300 High Tech door sets all computer controlled with electronic locks and hinges and the other site is in Whitechapel East London where again I am installing more high tech doors but this time its for a medical research lab.
This work is fine but not constant, therefore to fill in the gaps I enjoy D.I.Y. projects and doing this as a sideline is a real bonus for me.Go to Top of Page
Stanley
Local Historian & Old Fart


36804 Posts
Posted - 13/03/2005 : 02:07
Mel, he also sends his wife and daughter out to work in the rain making them walk three miles from the top of the mountain where he lives. They can be seen scurrying down the road in their worn duffle coats, heads bent to avoid the hail and snow and their little worn out boots squelching. It's enough to make your heart bleed.......


Stanley Challenger Graham




Barlick View
stanley at barnoldswick.freeserve.co.uk Go to Top of Page
Stevie
Mad Woman of Thornton


834 Posts
Posted - 13/03/2005 : 03:15


I have had to struggle with my sense of loyalty to Doc with this reply .... but sadly I have to admit that what Stan says is all true!

Neither Mrs Doc or Bubby Doc owns a full driving license and both of them only agreed to live on the top of a mountain providing Doc provided them with the necessary transport to get to the bottom when the need arose!

Once our Doc came across the chance to earn yet more pennies to add to his many already bulging bank accounts, I believe some of them are located off-shore, he completely abandoned both Mrs Doc and Bubby Doc to whatever the Northern climate could throw at them! In all weathers, often stumbling in darkness down a stony and dangerous track that has the ability to maim a seasoned mountain goat, roped together for safety and with not even a torch to guide them (Doc told Mrs Doc he wasnt prepared to pay for the batteries) they actually undertake this risky journey twice a day in their quest to get to and from their workplaces!

I am also reliably informed that even after her full time working week with its stressful commute down the track, poor Mrs Doc has spent the whole of today wearily sanding down the kitchen chairs so that she can paint them whilst our Doc has spent his Saturday sat in front of the computer! I can speak with absolute knowledge here as Bubby Doc is spending the night at my house!

I would also like to remind Doc that in the telling of what he did and didnt do in his kitchen upgrade I notice the word 'I' was used all the way through it? Id like to remind him that a certain relation of mine was not only present but extremely active in this project and perhaps it would have been polite to have occasionally used the term 'We' when describing work that was undertaken!

Stan, I can only agree with you .... my heart really does bleed for the pair of them, if only they were younger ...... perhaps then we could have contacted Social Services!

Go to Top of Page
Stanley
Local Historian & Old Fart


36804 Posts
Posted - 13/03/2005 : 07:02
Maz sent me an email with three pics she was having a probblem with so here they are.

I would like to submit these photos for the DIY Project topic. They represent my own DIY Project, which I would like to share with everyone. I bought 5 different cans of paint, cut my own stencils from cardboard, donned the dungarees and spent 5 days up and down the ladder in the middle of last summer. One wall is a bank of wardrobes (only partly visible) each was sponged in two different colours...no two being identical.
I love painting and decorating, and I love colour. I find this room a very cheery place to be, and I spend a lot of time in there.
Maz.





Stanley Challenger Graham




Barlick View
stanley at barnoldswick.freeserve.co.uk Go to Top of Page
Another
Traycle Mine Overseer


6250 Posts
Posted - 13/03/2005 : 07:54
Mazza, well done. You and Doc should partner up.
"Kip and Kippers" ? Nolic.


" I'm a self made man who worships his creator" Go to Top of Page
Stanley
Local Historian & Old Fart


36804 Posts
Posted - 13/03/2005 : 08:39
Jack says he'd prefer straight Mongolia please.....

I'm probably the worst bloke in the world on decorating schemes once it gets past simple colour combinations. I like the decoration on the wall to be pictures or books or even rat traps......


Stanley Challenger Graham




Barlick View
stanley at barnoldswick.freeserve.co.uk Go to Top of Page
bazshar
Regular Member


226 Posts
Posted - 13/03/2005 : 10:36
What a brilliant thread this is, you get all the sense of achievement but without the need to even lift a brush!
Can you do a piece on gardening next Doc?



When your work speaks for itself, don’t interrupt!Go to Top of Page
Topic is 3 Pages Long:
Previous Page    [1]  2  3   Next Page
 


Set us as your default homepage Bookmark us Privacy   Copyright © 2004-2011 www.oneguyfrombarlick.co.uk All Rights Reserved. Design by: Frost SkyPortal.net Go To Top Of Page

Page load time - 0.484