RESTORING MY MID CENTURY HOME'S WOOD CEILING

Hi everyone! Today's video we are making an attempt at sanding and restoring the wood ceiling in our home. Not gonna lie its a bit messy and later in the video I learned that this DIY is NOT for me lol.
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[@amys.269]

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!

[@ArvinOlano]

He is!! We can't wait either it should be done in the next few weeks.

[@Prieze868]

@@ArvinOlano Dr Leonie here I admire your channel obviously but it's also I've seen some restored mid century modern houses with the sixties orange and pale blue in the kitchen looks amazing

[@bethanydarling3832]

I’m loving that natural wood grain SO much!! Can’t wait to see it all finished. We’re about to take down our drywall ceilings to expose the fir beams underneath. It’s going to be so much better than plain white. Love your progress so far and love your videos Arvin! You always put a smile on my face 🙂

[@selmamoberg6583]

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

[@Mo-en9oh]

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!

[@LindaKayHolevas]

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!

[@eleanorlaurent2303]

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!

[@annieterminetschuppon7232]

Reward are much appreciated when you do things yourselves

[@SBooher1]

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. ♥

[@RagingCanuck]

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.

[@calliebennett7261]

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!

[@susanbilton9359]

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❤

[@ArvinOlano]

Great tip TY!!!

[@lolo672]

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!

[@Lorraine3033]

Agree. Your neck and back will never be the same at the angle in stripping that ceiling. I hurt thinking about it.

[@xiomara4362]

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!

[@sherylnikpoor8490]

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!

[@jbfontes1331]

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

[@Randy_Gentry]

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.

[@zanesutherland406]

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.

[@melissasiegel9682]

Your house just keeps getting better and better!

[@kellymcgraw6791]

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

[@Helloomadison]

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. 😂

[@ArvinOlano]

Hahahha

[@triciaespinosa]

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! 😩

[@nakitanash2189]

Yup. Lol see my comment above

[@leahpruner4410]

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. 😊

[@seanmartinez8415]

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.

[@riikkaderoche4909]

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!

[@kathybauman6708]

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

[@hckyeah]

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.

[@lisas7046]

Sage’s noises are THE BEST!😂😂😂

[@merrywalsh2809]

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

[@griseloneal9547]

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

[@lindakleiner5734]

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.

[@scottturnbull6313]

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

[@sheilathompson3220]

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

[@CMB0401]

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

[@augustanorey1167]

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

[@antoinettelubich2237]

I love how you love your pups

[@judithanndohar]

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

[@joanczuba9247]

I agree Go For It!

[@you.tuber98]

Sage is a paid actor and I love it

[@francessmith5073]

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

[@madolynway6612]

Glad to have you back. Take care of yourself!

[@cd2659]

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!

[@lakid9749]

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

[@mariabarradas4235]

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.

[@elsagarza41]

It will look Amazing!!

[@georgannesmith2293]

It's going to be absolutely beautiful!

[@DForDelecTable]

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

[@larainewoodruff3739]

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

[@dillpickle4979]

It’s going to be gorgeous!! ❤

[@emilypandolfo7702]

I’m so excited for you guys and I can’t wait to see the finished project 🥰

[@elizabethbonanno1905]

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!

[@kathleengreen3411]

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

[@DG-rj7gs]

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

[@maryannhartzell2958]

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.

[@shelbybrackett3860]

It is going to look SO good! 😍

[@roxdaphe]

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

[@betterogers3118]

It's going to look so good 👍

[@daiananavarro5738]

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

[@Heidishereandthere]

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! 🙏💞

[@Bella418]

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.

[@lindapease620]

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

[@Alyssa_Gabriel_Aiden]

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

[@jodieiscool9351]

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

[@Lorraine3033]

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.

[@cynthiahunnefeld1741]

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

[@ArvinOlano]

Wonderful!

[@AnnM0824]

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~

[@Emiley.15]

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.

[@LindaFoyle]

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

[@jencihak9036]

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.

[@MichelleGardener]

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

[@joseniaconstantino]

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

[@dls0519]

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

[@ronellarodney1320]

Yasssssss, what beautiful wood you have there !

[@MiaROLZen]

Love love love, it's going to be amazing!!! Such a better vibe.❤️👍

[@favouritemoon4133]

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.

[@kanases]

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

[@klomax7089]

The exposed beams and ceiling is a fantastic idea 😊

[@buildergradetocustommade]

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

[@sandragregg9079]

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.

[@maryeliason1504]

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

[@ArvinOlano]

[@lesliealvarado9555]

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!

[@lesliealvarado9555]

Os this real? 😲🥰

[@scottk2160]

🌟*NEVER COMPROMISE WHEN IT COMES TO WHAT YOU WANT EVEN IF IT REQUIRES WAITING! You deserve it!* 🌟

[@pman2916]

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

[@susanma4899]

Oh wow, scaffolding! Michaelangelo mode activated!!

[@jennifermclaren1223]

Arvin it will look beautiful once finish.. ❤

[@baribach8701]

Thank you!

[@lauragarrette9220]

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

[@nakitanash2189]

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!

[@JaQuiManitas]

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

[@Hobbesnevie]

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 KZbin designer I follow, so I get so much inspiration from you! Thank you!

[@lonenugget4301]

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.

[@constantineangelgutierrez1851]

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

[@magickittens3157]

It will look great when it is done

[@michellebilodeau3882]

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

[@annettearties8538]

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

[@lormor460]

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 😂😂😂

[@ednatucker5445]

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!.

[@judithsmith6530]

“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!!!

[@sherriebellamy8947]

I am with you. I will be 78 next week and tackling a redo in French country.

[@waronwaronwar]

I'm not sure exactly when we stopped using lead paint in the States but here in UK, the rule of thumb is that if you have paint in a house dates before about 1970 -- TEST IT FOR LEAD! It's very dangerous to sand lead paint, if you aerosolize it, it becomes very dangerous. It can be stripped but you need to use a chemical stripper and scrape it away. Be careful!

[@k.walker5428]

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 ❤️

[@margot64fern]

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

[@maddawgzzzz]

omg love this