Lime Plastering the BIGGEST Room in Our House (8 Days Work) - Portugal Property Renovation

[@davidfellowes1628]

This is one of the most comprehensive stone house hemp-crete insulation projects undertaken and will be used by those wanting to do something similar in the future, no doubt. Excellent workmanship indeed.

[@MAKEDOGROW]

Wait until we get to the walls where we’re going to do real hempcrete rather than hemp plaster 😀 … not this year though 🤣

[@davidfellowes1628]

@@MAKEDOGROW it will still be well researched and executed, no doubt. Cheers

[@davidfellowes1628]

@@MAKEDOGROW it will still be well researched and executed, no doubt. Cheers

[@kerrylynnparsons7879]

Do you sometimes just take a look at everything you have accomplished and heave a satisfying sigh of joy and relief??? 🥰❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶🙏🙏🙏🇨🇦

[@MAKEDOGROW]

Sometimes, but more often we look at what’s left and get overwhelmed that it’ll never end 🤣

[@sorag4647]

I think you’ve got the hang of it now. Those walls are looking great.🎉

[@michellebeissel3937]

Rounded edges look soft and inviting, almost cushiony, while the exposed stones resemble bear prints in snow. Bravo!

[@lindacarruthers3423]

What a wonderful thing is plaster. Mind you I certainly see why people forced their aesthetic responses out of the way to make that ghastly stippling on ceilings acceptable. The sheer magnitude of the task makes those mental gymnastics reasonable. As well, for ceilings the bent back and arms raised work must be so much harder and must be torture on the body.You are such an indomitable couple ,so admirable.Your house is going to be absolutely sound for many many years to come.❤

[@izzygirl9591]

Hi. I might be able to help on your inside corners. Take a 3-4 inch trowel, put your mix in the corners from top to bottom and then run your corner trowel from top to bottom in one motion holding the bottom of the trowel out just a little bit. Don't use the corner trowel for installing just for shaping. If it looks good leave it until it drys , if not run the trowel again, don't worry about the outer edge yet. After it drys take a flat trowel and feather edge the outer edge. Don't be scared to go thick in the corners and maybe a little wetter. That's what I do for drywall. Hope this helps. GL. Cheers from Canada.

[@michaelwerner3430]

Saludos desde Chiapas, México. Nice work! I helped lime plaster a 800 year old traditional 4 square farm house in Lower Saxony in Germany, during my studies 40 years ago and it was an all granite stone structure, with around 1.5 m walls. I found it much easier to spread the lime plaster in rainy days. Like you it took us several tries to get a good consistency out if the plaster. We used chopped up wheat and rye straw, instead of hemp. It looks pretty similar in consistency to the hemp. Love your videos.

[@Neelie1947]

It looks so good.

[@dianeleirer9878]

Love the ‘rustic charm’ of the walls. I could not help but think of all the potters/ ceramic artists that would be impressed by these walls.

[@user-ho3dk4pg8y]

Someday if you ever get “done”, you’ll absolutely marvel at yourselves and ALL the WORK you did!!

[@karenkrypner9154]

What a fantastic job you've done on a very difficult surface wall. I agree, leave the features stone colour!

[@wyldchild346]

You can make a HEMP purse out of a sow's ear! Keep up the Hard work ! You EQUITY Slaves.... Turning your challenge into a work of ART!

[@josephsmolensky2587]

Keep up the good work "GUY" 💪👍. Enjoy watching you.get it done✅.

[@cindyhill5970]

In baking the order you put things together and blend them is extremely important.... You will get an entirely different product... I went to culinary school and the science of baking is absolute. So it makes total sense that you got a different product when the order was changed...

[@deborahbasel184]

You can really see the house coming to shape now the walls are being done. She will be a beautiful, comfortable home.

[@sallyscanlan7269]

I think you have got it, I love the way your house is evolving. It is going to be stunning, I hope you both take the time out to enjoy the fruits of your labour 👏👏👏

[@nancibishof6462]

Love the curved edges rather than the 90˚ sharp edges on corners. They are far more organic and pleasing to the eye. The knowledge you pass on is invaluable for those of us with the work ahead of us.

[@suepumphrey1559]

You two have my favorite Portugal youtube channel. This music is super soothing.

[@barriegannon3572]

Use a desert spoon for the internal corners, wet it first. 👍🏻

[@Bill_in_Portugal]

I know how you feel about the self criticism when you are trying to get the best job possible. When it's done others will marvel at it's beauty but you know where the imperfections are. Don't worry, that fades quickly and you will love it.

[@luisaleonardi666]

You're both perfectionists can't wait to see you living in this so beloved home 💗

[@Anderzander]

So pleased you got some positive feedback- I was really hoping you would. You’ve done a brilliant job and worked so hard. I think it’s normal that when you learn new skills to do your own job … that the best time to start would be when you’ve finished and learned everything…. but you seem to be getting great results despite that. Well done guy 👏🏻

[@MAKEDOGROW]

We have had whole conversations around how it would be a shame not to do another project after this … so we can use all our new skills. Thankfully we have another entire building to restore 😀

[@bridgwll]

As you don’t have a 4 year apprenticeship under your belt. I think you have done a great job.

[@alicekenworthy9603]

Just saying what everyone has said already Guy…. Really impressive 8 day project …. and the results are brilliant !!! 👏👏👏👏 Durban SA🇿🇦

[@sovereigns1grace]

You are getting really good at plastering! You'll be a master plasterer by the time the house is finished! Love it!

[@seamusfahey6165]

so first, can't believe I watched a half hour of a guy plastering and really enjoyed it. :) Second, bit of trivia - orchestral conductors usually live very long lives and it's because the act of conducting is very good cardio. I kept thinking of that with all the plastering you're doing, so there's that :) Thank you for sharing your journey.

[@marianobre1303]

I admire your work and determination. I saw that you are having some difficulty spreading the product. The dough seems to have little water in it and is therefore hard, making it difficult to spread. It also dries faster and when you apply the sponge it also becomes more difficult. Sorry for my English, I got help from Google😊 .Keep going.

[@vkurth]

This was a soothing morning meditation to watch. The music. The timelapse. The satisfaction of the end results. Thank you for sharing.

[@carolbulmer8253]

Good morning, Kylie and Guy. Good job on the plastering, Kyle! I’m amazed at your patience👏👏👏👏👏

[@egrainger48]

Your perseverance is remarkable! The walls look great! I do hope you will be cooking and relaxing in this room very soon. You both deserve to enjoy it. I love Kylie's "bye" at the end.

[@bikeridernz6169]

I think your plastering skills are REALLY quite good now Guy. I'm really impressed. Well done.

[@barbarakujawa320]

Bare hand plastering looks tiring but in the end, beautiful. Well done lady, well done. 👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mikeduda3173]

Guy, the kitchen looks great! I think you've found your niche. A professional would be proud of your work. The home is going to be amazing

[@EnglishMadeleine]

It all looks fantastic and a credit to you. If walls had feelings, they would feel cherished 🥰

[@PeterLee-zn3jl]

Radiused corners ..WILL TEST YOU.., you guys have tackled a rehab..and your devotion to aesthetics , structure , materials , method and LEARNIG ALL.. BRAVO..! Scrubbing rubbing polishing..oh my

[@suepumphrey1559]

It would be kind of fun to have the gorgeous exposed stone have one of those clusters like a cat's paw print. Just whismy. You both have mastered adding charm to your home! I love it!

[@vickyoakes4584]

Guy, you really rocked that plastering! Well done Guy, well done!👍👍

[@lindajoyce1808]

The comparison of an unfinished work to a completed wall is amazing. Liked how you had close up working on the wall with the large sponge float interesting to see the difference as you work. Thanks

[@The2wanderers]

This step is why I almost certainly wouldn't be able to do this. I would get into "get 'er done" mode and just not be able to put the time in to get a good finish on it. You're incredibly patient.

[@conniechuha3113]

It's always so encouraging to watch your videos. I love how you show the step by step process. It's always a slow go to complete projects and it's encouraging to see how you do it. We often rush through but you take it one step at a time and that helps show us that we are not behind.

[@lornawatkins8495]

Great job. I love the natural colour. The detail around the stones is beautiful.

[@belladonna6624]

Having attempted plastering myself I can appreciate how difficult it is but you have done a grand job so give yourslef a pat on the back!

[@sashacat53]

You are both such troopers. You remind us of how important it is to take your time and be patient. I’m painting my quite big home, both inside and out at the age of 70 and you are a good reminder to me to just relax and take my time and enjoy it along the way.

[@lexycorreia]

Hey guys, not sure if it's been suggested yet as I don't have the patience to read more than a few comments down 😂 When you are going to do the limewash and need to cover the exposed stones, you cover it with plastic and then carefully use painters tape around the edges to secure the plastic and also define your lines. If the stone isn't as delicate, you can use masking tape, which is generally cheaper, instead, and then the painters tape on the outer edges only. This method is used for masking in various mediums and I think it would work just as well with what you are doing vs. spending extra time trying to work around it or using excessive painters tape to block it. Also, if you want to try it, as it would work awesome, secure a piece of denim (old jeans) to the top of the sponge float. The denim will keep the sponge from breaking down and it will give you a finer float finish. Fingers crossed you can move in before the end of the year!

[@focus19551]

Aim for Valentine’s Day and what a treat it will be to move in a smidge sooner… say February 8 (my birthday 😉) Looks FABULOUS!!!

[@dawnfitzgerald2951]

I love the stone features….breaks the white walls up and provides history.❤️🇨🇦

[@allanb9360]

Man, you got the patience of Job on the plastering, and I never heard you mention the Deity once…. A saint

[@terivertefeuille6996]

I didn’t know I would enjoy watching someone plaster this much. It’s very calming to me, and you’re doing such a great job. Thanks for sharing, from Idaho, USA.

[@jillbeechey4453]

I am wondering if, in the future, the door you plastered around will become a window? Great job, as always!🇨🇦 🍻

[@emmaslow]

Agree re: mix order - I learnt it's always best to mix the lime ( even if it's just a lime putty that you're letting down with water), and give it 10-15 mins to fatten, then add the hemp next, and give another 5-10 mins mixing before adding any pozzolan or extras like sand. It feels ridiculous waiting around for the first mix of the day, but it soon gets into a rhythm and there's always plenty of tidying up & cleaning to do while waiting! Walls are looking good, I think you're going to be really pleased with them once you've had a day or two away from it.

[@rowandowland1391]

The finish is looking fabulous. Learning from experience is the best way to learn... just wonderful. Love the nooks...

[@furyan9382]

What a beautiful finish!

[@barbaradavie150]

My goodness, that's been a long hard project. Looks really great! Well done.

[@timroberts2919]

Considering you 're not a pro I think that turned out very well indeed. The curves and finishing are excellent . You're getting there!!

[@avivat3010]

Thank you for this great post, with yet another job very well done. One foot in front of the other, as they say. Your home's going to look and feel absolutely amazing! That's such a wonderful reward after all of this hard work It looks like another holiday may be due. Take care, Kylie and Guy!

[@nerther7625]

What a transformation. Goes to show you what the love of a project and hard work can do. Great job.

[@LaReynedEpee]

It's good to get the biggest one out of the way. Having got your hand in, hopefully the remainder will go easier and quicker.

[@erwinroodt4149]

Great craftsmanship. A real labour of love. Well done. Amazing!!!

[@sydneyevans2637]

The walls look great! Please remember that you will be the most critical of your work than anyone who comes to visit. The imperfections give it more character, in my opinion. You are definitely "getting the hang of it".

[@assuncaomeireles198]

Excelente trabalho está a ficar maravilhoso . Muito obrigdo e câ espero por mais make and Grow God bless you so much 👍👍👍👍🙏🏼

[@cheryldoorbar7187]

Congratulations Guy on passing inspection.😊

[@florentinalily]

it looks amazing; don't punish yourself. Full of character and just perfect. Use Distemper inside the house better than limewash.

[@jellyfish6796]

Very relaxing to watch, for me anyway, job well done. She’s got a rustic feel and looks great on the farm, fits right in. Job well done guys. Kitchen, bedroom, I’d be moving in. ❤👏👏

[@maen_di]

I love how much work you put into details. The walls are looking really nice. Have you ever thought of putting in big Windows with wooden frames instead of doors in the Rooms downstairs? I think it would look lovely and you have more light. An alternative, If you can live without doors on the side of the house were the street is. Have a good week. ❤

[@medicinemanager]

You almost have ASMR down pat!. Looks great. You are getting better.

[@BackDoorBBQing]

Hi Guy and Kylie, have you ever thought about hosting helpers? i.e. Have volunteers come stay with you and work for/with you and you provide food and accommodation as payment? I'm sure you probably have, but just incase you haven't, I've saw a few projects done this way.

[@BackDoorBBQing]

p.s. are you able to reuse the waste plaster on the floor?

[@BackDoorBBQing]

p.p.s fantastic plastering job Guy 👍🏽

[@agustinpiaggio8888]

Mate!! is looking extremely well!!! congratulations!! well deserved wine/beer....

[@smiffysmokelife]

Losing muck off your trowel... I feel your pain. The struggle is real.

[@davidfellowes1628]

I love the dry humour - "as long as it passes the inspection."

[@rt3box6tx74]

The plaster seemed much too dry when you were working on the corner - but don't listen to me. I have experience only in using a corner trowel to apply drywall mud. The learning curve for that tool took longer than I expected, but saved me a lot of time after I figured it out. It went on best working from bottom up. It's looking good, I'm happy to hear you say, "that was fun".

[@bridgetcarrancho846]

You could try using a corner paint brush to put the plaster on. Looks similar to the one you are using, but has a pad on it. You could also try the trowels used for grout to add the plaster to the walls. They are a tad spongy.

[@rolandtb3]

Well done Guy. Each layer makes a difference. The wire brushing make the stones pop. A livable space progressing towards completion. Kitchen move-in ready over the winter. Brighter, rustic smooth and even, a warm space. Once accessorized, the room will look different.

[@lyndaking5538]

Easy for us, back in our comfy lounge rooms to say, but the walls are going to be soooooo worth it after all your hard work. BRAVO!

[@MrMillsy1986]

Guy, you seem a little down about your performance. It looks great. Keep up the good work.

[@MAKEDOGROW]

Just exhausted 😂

[@Anyone4music]

Great job Guy, looks really good.

[@thatsouthafrican]

Practice makes perfect and your practice is showing. Well done!

[@cindyconnour446]

The sponge works wonderfully

[@TheSmudgley]

If you use a large paint brush 6-10 inch and use it to flick water on the job then use the large trowel to smooth the job little easier than wetting the trowel 😁

[@Lala-up3ib]

It looks so nice. You always make me laugh at least once with your commentary. Hope to see y'all cooking in there soon.

[@WhineNotToday]

The anticipation of the “sponging action” was real. 😂 Riveting! Great job!

[@edwardcampeau8357]

You guys work so hard.I love the way you take time to tell us exactly how you do it.Its looking great.You guys are amazing.i love how you work together Ed from Michigan

[@Bobrogers99]

You passed inspection! After days and days of work, you're now entitled to open a bottle of your wine and celebrate. Maybe two. It will be a race to be able to move in before the New Year, but I think it can happen.

[@theresasaunders9773]

Just a thought have u tried wetting the corner float, ur doing brilliant tho

[@caroles5258]

Those walls look absolutely beautiful, so smooth. Especially love the way the stones turned out once all cleaned up. Wonderful job.

[@ianmcmurtrie3345]

Thank you for showing ALL the steps in your work on the house. I find it very useful to see all the '"gory details" as it were. I did have to google what a "consumer unit" was......."electrical panel" to my Canadian brain! ;-) Fabulous job you two are doing on this project!

[@Arfabiscuit]

That's a damn fine job sir

[@davidstoddard9160]

One nice thing as I think about your project it reminds me of the toy Etch a Sketch, where if you want a do over, you simple shake it and do over again.

[@1whitecottagelife770]

I think you should probably apply some kind of stone sealer on the exposed stones, easier to dust off and clean

[@loribillings3810]

Gyy your making it look easier and easier with each coat. Great work.

[@MsCookiemonster0]

The detail around the stones and those lovely curved corners. Beautiful work. Just wondering what the holes in the wall are for? Love seeing the progress.

[@MAKEDOGROW]

The holes in the wall were for scaffolding as the house was built … now they become decorative 😀

[@ffss53]

I envy you for your patience and persistence and that is absolutely understandable.. you have done a fantastic job.. I love your approach to the fact that you are not a professional, but you are a skillful to do the job, yes, it is good enough... and, you know, the stones you guys left out look super pretty .. we love them this way.. thank you.. 😘

[@joanbaker3710]

I love the way the stone looks like its poking through a layer of snow.

[@stevenkeller3047]

For a cottage in the country, I think you've done an amazing job. The room looks great. I too like the look of the natural stone. I think it will work well with all the wood trim. You are making progress. Think back aways when you were first digging out the floor. Amazing job you two.

[@rosanadancel7225]

On the time you said, as long it’s pass the final inspection 😮. Good luck. From here it’s definitely very good. Wow! You pass, you can do more😊 ha ha

[@moiragoldsmith7052]

Just beautifully done. Truly. Now Royal ice the Christmas cake Guy, it'll be a doddle.😂🥳🥳🥳

[@padimills1494]

I love waking up Saturday morning with a coffee and your video. Always a treat. Love you guys. Thanks for all you do.

[@pearlbhon631]

You , both, are amazing, you know everything. 👏👏👏👏

[@gavinalmeida1994]

Maybe try wetting the corner trowel, maybe the water will it glide better?

[@sylviawagner2859]

Watching the transformation is amazing! It makes me want to run my hands along the walls.

[@spuszyk]

Use a plastic bag for rounding the external angle

[@spuszyk]

With a little water

[@garywinten5674]

Good day Guy. Watching you do the outside corners (I know you didn#t ask for advice but I wanted to share this anyway - it might help someone else...) I discovered a method of achieving a good degree of uniformity on the corner by using a damp (tea-)cloth (as the linen was a sturdy material which didnt tear). The cloth was basically held with both hands and pulled in both lateral directions whilst staying still in the bend hence compacting the plaster and forming it at the same time. I found the sponge mothod bought a degree of roughness to the surface which then needed more additional coats to achieve the degree of smoothness that I wanted. The great thing about this method was that I could create fairly large radii without having to worry (to much) about the uniformity. It came on its own - analogue to the strech tension applied. Accidentally rubbing your skin on a rough surface may be good for peeling but its not for me.

[@-_James_-]

You should be able to use vinegar to wash off those stones. It's good for dissolving cement, and I presume lime is similarly alkaline in nature. (Given it's used to increase the PH of acidic soil.)