Escaping the Consequences of a Major Error

[@gioiapharo7433]

Look at the ceiling in the storage area as temporary until later ….. put what you love in the laundry area

[@christinewilkinson3772]

It’s okay. You’ve insulated and hid the wiring. You’ll have nice lighting. It’s clean. It’s a utility room and you want that clean and secure. You can fix it later on. You might even be able to add battens to it or paint it to make it took better.

[@millywood6801]

As they say, every day is a school day. It's only a storage room so stop beating yourself up. Have a good weekend and stop worrying, go chill.

[@cheriesharp234]

As soon as I saw it, I thought No! what are you doing? You'll hate it. But please don't be upset it's just the private room utility room, and you can do the other side in keeping with the rest of the Chateau. Chins up guys and crack on. X

[@joannecalcutt6724]

Don’t beat yourself up Ted. I think it fine. It is a utility room. Y’all do great work and I love your channel.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks 👍

[@annettesharrock1236]

Urm I totally agree about the ceiling , but is only a storage room and for your use only . So dont worry about it , It will look fine when you have all the stuff you are going to put in there 😘

[@jesusdidntcharge143]

You two are the most adorable hardworking couple on KZbin! Great camera work, editing, music and careful teaching every time! Thanks from Macon Georgia USA!

[@joannejohnson1180]

I think you guys made the right decision. Finish the private area and change your plans for the public area. You can always go back at a later date and change it when your timeliness isn't so tight. So sorry it didn't work out. But now you know...

[@carrie667]

When the walls are painted and shelves added the ceiling may not be as obvious, as you say, it is in a private area, but I understand your feelings about it being inappropriate when you have been so faithful to keeping the integrity of the building in all of your other renovations. We all live and learn from our mistakes, but it will be ok don’t beat yourselves up too much, you’re so hard working and true to the building, what you’ve achieved so far is amazing!

[@Ragnar8504]

Putting the lights in will distract even more from the ceiling.

[@rynait]

would painting fake wood grain help reduce hate feeling? only that spot. rest of area, public (nope no plasssticky ceiling. )

[@becb7936]

I understand how you must feel, knowing how much care and thoughtful planning you put into your work. But, given that this is a storage\work area, it really serves it's purpose and brightens up the room as well as being easier to keep clean. Now you can move on to complete your other projects and come back to this later on. Y'all are so good!!

[@teepeeX]

I would leave , finish it in the private area. Go back in years to come and do differently if you need, especially time wise. The suggestion i have is roll a textured paint on it, try on a piece of scrap first. CARRY ON FOR NOW SO YOU DONT FALL BEHIND ❤😊

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

I totally agree

[@peterwhite9261]

Lesa, I can listen to your laugh all day long. Don't fret too much about the ceiling material. It is in a non public place, which, as you say, will be used for storage. On camera it doesn't look bad. We learn from our experiences. If you didn't try it, you may have put it somewhere public, and you would be very upset. Great job on getting the plumbing in. I am glad you got your delivery. ❤

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Hi Peter, hope you are well 😁

[@charlotter.morrill6503]

There is not a single one of us who has not done something awful and had to live with it. What makes me feel better that I was feeling the same way as I watched it go up. But I had the advantage of watching it go up from a distance. It cheers me up that you saw it and realized. But other readers are right. When the room is filled and working and one is distracted by the shelves and cabinets etc., it will not seem so bad. And you are right. It is a working room, not a public place. And it sure is a huge step up from what was there when you started. Bad would have been that the whole plumbing scheme had to be torn out and rebuilt. So you are ahead and we are all lovingly with you. NO PROBLEM. Just one more thing to learn and that never stops. No children will starve because of it. The sun will shine tomorrow. And your love for each other and working relationship shines. Life is good.

[@suehall3298]

Oh dear onwards & upwards see you in the next one 🍰☕🍰☕ Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

[@rosannehart7325]

Look at it this way. It will be much easier to clean the cob webs if you leave it.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Good point 🤣

[@nancywhite1439]

Love that you’ve turned lemons into lemonade….it’s good for us all!

[@judithierino1377]

I actually like it once the cupboards and shelves go in and the white goods it will look clean and usable great job

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you! 😊

[@jsedwards7241]

I’m not there. However I don’t think it looks to bad. It really brightens up the area.

[@BarbCarman-xq9jr]

It will bounce e the light around it is basically a storeroom afterall

[@auntytutu]

Nothing is forever...sometimes that's good and sometimes not...in this case - its good. If it drives you crazy a year from now - you can always change it!!! And for purpose - its impeccable.

[@karenmetcalf-pugh5]

I'm 23 hours late but here's a suggestion, run some boards along the ceiling that line up with the original beams. Maybe every other beam. Basically giving the appearance of beams. They could also cover the joints of the ceiling you just put up.

[@karentillotson9772]

I totally get your frustration about the ceiling. Now it’s done and under the circumstances of where it is, it’s ok. When you showed the finished ceiling at the end, I honestly thought it was going to look much worse. In a private area, no one can judge you but yourselves and I wouldn’t too harshly. And you know what? In the future, it can always be changed. Goodness knows, ...It would be “simple” a job compared with all of the renovations you have already done these past few years! Idk where you find the energy!

[@deirdrecerasa3932]

Since it is a storage room, leave it for now and do the public side as you have other ceilings. You are hard working, terrific people. Don’t dwell on a mistake. ❤

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Absolutely 😁

[@mhale-mi9iy]

It may look better with some trim around the edges. It will be fine. Change it when u can afford it if u want.

[@patriciathompson350]

Dont hold back on our account Ted lol. You tried and it didn't work out and we've all been there lol. Sometime in the future you will have time to re do it but in the meantime leave it alone and look forward. You have plenty more jobs to do to get ready for the season. I really like you two because you remind me of home with your banter and humour, and of course I'm in awe of what you have done since you started. Now stop beating yourselves up and get on with it. 😊❤

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Ok we will 🤣 thanks Patricia your so right 👍

[@gloriasmestad3803]

Did I spot another window that had been covered up? If so,I vote to uncover all windows! So great to see more things accomplished.😊

[@CrazyArtistLady]

In the future when there is more money, you can always change it then. But I also think it's a good idea to leave it up in the storage room, and not use it in the laundry room.

[@lmdyment]

Doris Day used to sing a song called, Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera). Sing it. What will be, will be. That’s this place and your life.

[@nelleg152]

Sorry laughed out loud when you said it's an abomination ❤

[@newday5]

Down the road you could change the areas you do not like . Crack on

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

I absolutely agree...but also agree it is practical and stays, moving swiftly on my dears xxx💝🥳💝

[@PhillisSteele]

Just watched your announcement of you leaving and selling the chateau. I have so enjoyed your journey!! I am truly sorry to see this adventure close. It's like losing a family member. I'm in Eaton, OH and a single 77 y.o. lady. Good Luck!! 😮😊

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

You are not loosing us Phillips, we will continue blogging, it will just be a different project 😘

[@Storm20172]

Would it look any better if you paint it with a Matt paint? I know some people have successfully painted uPVC front doors with French Chic paint. But it doesn't look so terrible on video for a laundry room, don't be too hard on yourselves 😊

[@carrolmcdonald8611]

Aww bless, , you tried something new, it didn’t work out, but continued to finish it off rather than waste it. I have to be honest, As always, The standard of work is to a very high standard, & it doesn’t actually look that bad, perhaps you could sand it down, & emulsion it to take the plastic look away? - I always say, A mistake is never a mistake if you learn by it! Well done to you both for moving on to the next chapter so quickly. With lots of love, & big hugs you both From 🥶-7 Scotland ❤🤗xx

[@CD-Oyle]

You need to get yourselves some travel mugs so you can walk around the property without your drink cooling off or spilling.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Lesa never spills her brew 🤣

[@jeanburgin160]

The dogs are loving their walk!!! lol Love your alls mission on this historic property. All the best.

[@luminyam6145]

That's quite fascinating that the plastic cladding looks so bad in real life. On the video it actually looks pretty good.

[@Tea-nOpals]

I think it's practical, if you still despise it in years to come, you can change it. Think of it as a far into the future project. Enjoy your weekend!

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

And you 😁👍

[@carolynewilliams1194]

A mistake is not a mistake, it’s a lesson. This is a lesson learnt. A mistake is doing something you know is wrong and not learning from it. You’ve learned your lesson, now it’s time to either rectify it and do something different. Or learn from it and not do it again. You’re human. 🤷‍♀️❤️

[@AlanHough-p1w]

I'm sure it will be ok when it's all finished

[@hmeyers5114]

It's a good thing you two like each other.👀😍WOWZA does that room look great already! Good choice on that ceiling; it looks like a cheap mobile home. I realize the ceiling is done, but I could you not use muslin or canvas (like theatre flats, Leesa) staple it up, and put several coats of thick size on it? Takes up no headroom and looks okay with the old structure. You could even dye the muslin/canvas. Bessie and Hanz: Why is it that there can be a *huge* pile of sticks and they always want to hang onto the same one? Just like my pack. 🤣Hang in there - it will all look lovely.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

I like the Muslin idea 🙌🏼

[@sallyskaggs8169]

Glad you finished that side. Once you fill up the space, it shouldn't be as noticeable. When you have time - after all of your projects you need to get done right away, go back and embellish the ceiling with some stencil work! The stenciling could be as simple or as elaborate as you like.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Very true!

[@daynight4902]

BEST WISHES TO YOU

[@paulinelogan1400]

Hey guys we all have made mistakes in our lives but personally I don't think it's that bad it looks clean and tidy and hides a multitude of sins...❤

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks for the support 😁

[@calmitchell85]

Pleased you decided to leave it otherwise would be waste of time and money in what is a private area when floor etc completed it won't be too bad as Ted rightly said take the positives away from the experience 😊

[@allisonrobb5329]

Yep, it's an abomination. But it's done now, and in the greater scheme of things it's only a small blip. If you had to have one thing you regretted, this is an ok one, because it's hidden away. Remember it in the future and hold it up as a result to always avoid happening ever again! Your bête noir!🤗🤗🤗

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Absolutely 😁

[@loisbanks3614]

Corrugated metal sheets? Just a thought. Best wishes.

[@torrerobb2238]

When I saw the first bit go up I thought, this looks dreadful but wouldn´t want to be negative with you as you work so hard and I was so pleased you felt the same... As you say you live and learn but I think you made the right decision to finish the section that wont be seen and then go back to your tried and proven method for the main area. Don´t let it get you down just crack on with the rest with plaster board and it will look amazing I am sure.

[@nicolethijs5428]

In later years you can still replace it and now its neat and clean for the laundry room!

[@lisakilmer2667]

Don't beat yourselves up for your mistake. I would just leave that ceiling for now and come back to it. Our boiler room has bare taped seams and it's fine. I was wondering if tongue and groove flooring might solve the ceiling - thinner than battens plus plasterboard, and old-fashioned as well? Wouldn't that nail into the beams so you can leave the insulation?

[@georgesgohier484]

oh well, live and learn. Not a massive setback

[@xaxmac1948]

Guys, totally understand why you don’t like it…but, it is a storage area for just you. Cheap, easy and clean…not for public viewing. Stop worrying, you can always return to it once you have more time, money and energy.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

👍

[@leepiche8669]

There is a product called Retique It that can be painted on to make surfaces look like wood

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Oh cool we will look at that, thanks for the tip 😁

[@attract1234]

you live and learn. aww guys not to worry only you two will be looking at it.

[@janescott4574]

Looking at Ted’s T bar made me remember our first house. My husband wanted to put a wide window in place of a very narrow one in what was to be the kitchen. He knocked the hole to size but the whole wall of the house started falling one course of bricks at a time. I was handed a small plank and a broom and was told to hold up the side of the house until he managed to get the window frame in. I can still remember the pain in my arms 50 years later!!!! Ted’s T bar would have been a great help!! Couldn’t you, at a later date, sand the ceiling lightly to give it a key and paint it with a textured paint to look more like the walls.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Sorry but that’s brilliant. Hold that til the windows in 🤣🤣🤣

[@traceysseasidestudio8357]

What about doing a paint effect on the plastic to make it look more like wood effect.

[@lindagage7315]

You will do what makes you proud! You do such wonderful work! Get that room done, and it's storage so close the door! Lol

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

So true!

[@heatherarthur6232]

It’s a good dust catcher. Maybe at some time you could cover it with old floor boards and whitewash them.

[@lisadurban3525]

I think it is the bright whiteness that makes it look so bad. Perhaps later think about painting it with a mortar colour.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Good idea 💡

[@shirleygraham6229]

Perhaps you could observe what Roland has done with plastering the old ceilings in their Chateau de Cavalier. Fussy, but it works. Up to you if you re do this at a later date for this private area. Regards.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks we will check that out

[@kayechorley8373]

Yes l would put them over the insulation and leave the beams exposed.❤

[@janbentley444]

Just a thought, what if you put the white board between the wooden beams. Then paint the beams black or scorch them. 🤯

[@wheretheroadtakesus523]

I love that fact that you really know each other so well. You both knew you both hated it before you ever uttered a word. As much as I didn't like it, as you started to put it up, it is as you say a private storage area. I'm sure it will look OK in the end and if you hate it and cant live with it. you could always fix it when other more urgent work is finished.

[@jeffproctor8518]

I think if you can’t live with it you could render it or glue Muslim or some kind of material on it, cream or off white to take away the contemporary look of it- even wall paper might be the ticket

[@jeffproctor8518]

By the way… you two are so talented and you do amazing work! I appreciate you sharing your successes and mistakes

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thanks that's very kind of you 😊

[@luminyam6145]

Ted may not like plumbing but he is damned good at it. You two are amazing (I am repeating myself but truly, I am staggered at your industry and talent)

[@TheAngela2468]

Looks good 😊

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Thank you 😋

[@annbottelli5682]

I'd be inclined to say, leave it. get on with the other jobs and if you have time in June, you can change it then. 🥰

[@hilda4114]

We all learn as we go. Why not keep what you did and the rest of the ceiling put the boards between the beams or even a section with a few beams exposed to give it character., It might work and you might be happy with the end result.

[@shelleyross9400]

It is not a for ever ceiling. Can change later when you have the money and time

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Absolutely 😁

[@danielleboely6820]

Wait a minute you put your self down that ceiling is fine for what that room will be use for on the video it’s shiny maybe some mate paint will be acceptable for you

[@chateaudelannoy]

the dogs looks so happy :) , and indeed you live and learn , good you can take the rest back , keep going , all the best Guys , Yves

[@sianpryce3685]

Can you camouflage the boards ? Or distract the eye from the ceiling You might come up with a brilliant camouflage 😅

[@glenyscallaghan1195]

Well lesson learned , a one off. You never have made mistakes .❤❤

[@richardellison536]

Gotta trust your gut if you are having doubts. I think it’s fine for now since you are in a time crunch but I have no doubt that some time in the future that it comes down and is done more sympathetically to the building’s history because each time you enter that area you will feel nothing but regret.

[@katherineleavitt6335]

Lisa & Ted, I'm sorry to say I don't like the ceiling either. The laundry room is so rustic, the ceiling is so modern they don't complement each other. I'm glad you decided against using the modern boarding in the rest of the room. I personally think I would take down the new boarding and use whatever you are going to use in the rest of the laundry room. I think you would regret not doing this as it will always be a torn in your side. I think the white ceiling will forever bother both of you. Even though your visitors won't see the ceiling you both will. Whatever your decision, make the one that will make you both happy. Hugs, Kathy USA

[@KMGAD]

I agree with you, do you think you can give it a textured treatment to look like the lime mortar? Or turn it into one of Leesa's art projects? Maybe when you've finished apartment four? It's fine for now.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Good idea 👍💡

[@sue7190]

Live with it for now and change it later when you have more time. Maybe you could replace it with tongue and groove panellinglike they do in Portugal and acrew to the beams and leave the insulation in place,❤

[@peterincork3121]

It happens ! I'm just about to rectify something that ended up meaning we are heating 3 floors instead of 2...not sure what I was thinking about !!! One thing Ted said about having to rip the insulation down to plaster between the ceiling joists...not sure why he'd have to do that ? If he screwed lengths of 2x1 on either side of the gap, he could just fix the plasterboard to that (with the existing insulation inside it ?

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

It's because normally we use a thinner insulation so we can get the boards between the beans so they are still exposed, but this time we bought thicker insulation so you wouldn't be able to put the boards in between but could just board over the top, which I think is the plan for the public side now 👍😁

[@peterincork3121]

@@ChateauDeMontmagner Makes sense, thanks 👍

[@anne-mariewildbore3725]

What about using younger n groove or bead board instead?

[@paoladimeo412]

Great vlog Maybe you could change the ceiling later on. Have a good think about it ❤❤

[@sonja_hooper]

Can a Textured Paint with Bicarbonate added to look like a gritty Lime wash be applied to the Ceiling ?

[@SusanBenning]

Yes a pale tan paint with baking soda added painted over those plastic tiles in storage room.

[@marypaddey4625]

Don't beat yourself up about this. It is not a public area. It is a quick cheap and practical solution. Sometimes that has to win over the high end labour intensive traditional finish. Save your best work and energy for the visible stuff.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

👍

[@ianrobinson9165]

Paint it

[@joketendam5806]

I agree with you. Would it be possible to spray paint it with textured paint so it looks a bit lees plastic?

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Now that's a good idea 💡💡

[@hughw8543]

It never even crossed my mind that you were going to use that material in a public area. I really don't think it's a problem in the short to medium term - yes, it's not attractive or appropriate, but it's not on show and you can live with it for a year or two. You're on a tight budget, and unattractive as it may be, it serves a purpose. Don't overthink it!

[@jamesbaker429]

You need insulation for heat and sound for the rooms above,the joists are uneven so any boardiing will be undulating?

[@bobolpatrick3789]

dès l'instant ou j'ai entendu le mot plastique ,mon corps c'est crispé et j'étais horrifié !

[@MeanOlNana]

I thought digging was his ‘most’ favorite job 😂

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

🤣🤣🤣

[@machellep1]

Just curious, did you get the PayPal ?

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Hi Michelle, yes didn't you get my email? And I did a shout out at the end of the last vlog saying thanks. Your a star ⭐

[@machellep1]

Things have been crazy here with my husbands health. I may have missed the email. Definitely missed the shout out. Been quick watching videos to try and keep up. I’m 2 weeks behind again. Went back and watched the last video. I heard it, thanks. I just never trust if the money goes I send it on some of these apps.

[@joyceprocure1644]

I think it would be a fun project to do a faux finish on top of that plastic ceiling making it more palatable. Several options, one of which would be to use drywall compound or plaster of Paris to brush on a render like finish, use some paint washes over it to match stone or what ever..

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

That would be cool!

[@CynthiaEvans-i2f]

No big deal, it's a laundry room in a private area. We all know how great your workmanship is in all of the other areas of your renovation. Relax man.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

😁👍

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

So true!

[@guyprot-zq1dz]

Vous auriez du prendre un lambris Pvc imitation bois et pas blanc brillant 😮

[@josedacosta9847]

Just leave it. It is an area out of sight.

[@GlasshouseandGarden]

Commenting as I watch so this may be mentioned later but might the plastic ceiling cause damp problems down the line (especially with it being a laundry room)?

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

It's a good point, the private area we have left it in is just for storage and not where the washing machine will be, but it could've caused a problem had we of continued to put it in the public area so well noted 👍

[@coby6417]

🌟👍🍀💐

[@sallyjohnson3381]

👍👋❤️

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

😁👋

[@helenhelps9619]

🏰🔨🏰🔨

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

👋😁

[@mp3bbb]

Thank goodness you removed that plastic, it was horrendous.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

We didn’t ☺️

[@hopewalker8886]

I think you will regret putting that plastic up as it will hold the moisture..and its a laundry room. Its going to have moisture in the air. Now you've put something up that will hold moisture against that insulation, which will hold it against the ancient beams. I hope you remove all of it and put up moisture-resistant drywall (plasterboard).

[@lisaring2169]

Sorry I don’t like it either.

[@ChateauDeMontmagner]

Don’t be sorry. We hate it too 🤣

[@janbentley444]

Would you consider attaching burlap between beams. A natural finish and softens ceiling as well as covering insulation. Just another thought. 🇨🇦🫣