Woman Transforms Tile Ceiling By Skim Coating For $61
Meet Kate Blackstone, an everyday woman who took a weekend project and turned it into a labor of love that lasted a whopping two months. Her mission? Transforming her dated tile ceiling into an utterly unique plaster nirvana — on a shoestring budget, no less!
"All I spent was $61 and two months of my blood, sweat, and tears", says Kate, her voice ringing with triumph and exhaustion.
Quite the bargain, you might think, until Kate points out the elephant in the room — or, more accurately, hanging from it. The figure she quoted doesn’t include the cost of new umbrella pendant lights, which set her back a cool $1,500.
Still, before any DIY phobes get the heebie-jeebies, Kate explains that the vast majority of the lights' cost wasn't the fixtures themselves but rather the expensive task of rewiring her entire home floor after discovering some, let's say, less-than-desirable electrical work during the project.
Not one to be discouraged, Kate muscled through, armed with her trusty skim coating tools. The result? A smooth ceiling and no more ugly ceiling tiles.
The reward of her labor is evident in the space's revamped aesthetic ambiance and Kate's voice. Her ardent emotions toward her home project are a testament to the transformative power of home renovation — even the smallest room can deliver a staggering 'wow' factor when creativity, elbow grease, and a bit of plaster are applied liberally.
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But before you rush to your local home improvement store and start loading your cart with skim coating supplies, Kate offers one last nugget of wisdom.
"Skim coating this room was 100 times harder than I expected. And I will never ever do it again," she says.
As for the skim coating, here's where our amazing Kate saved some big bucks. A professional plasterer might charge anywhere from $200-$500 per day, with projects often taking several days to over a week. By taking on this task herself, Kate saved a significant sum, likely from $1,000 to $3,500, depending on the time needed.
Home improvement can be a tricky balance between DIY and professional help. While it's important to save money, sometimes hiring a professional is necessary for safety reasons, like with electrical work. Kate Blackstone's ceiling transformation project is a great example of this balance.
She hired professionals for electrical rewiring, which was necessary, and tackled skim coating herself, saving significant money. Remember, always make well-informed decisions when it comes to improving your home.
Ah, yes, the hallowed words of hard-won DIY wisdom. Let's tackle these projects with an open mind, a ready spirit, and, above all else, a healthy dose of realism about the challenges ahead. After all, it's not just about creating marvelous spaces but also cherishing the journey to get there.
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