Turning On The Kitchens Water For The First Time

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#chateau #renovation #france

[@maryannsarkady7950]

As a retired RN, I know you guys are tired of hearing me repeat it but you MUST protect your lungs and eyes from construction debris ! You are young now but the damage can sneak up on you as you age and do more projects ! I care about your health as should you ! Sorry for coming off like a granny !

[@l4xx03luyf6l0to]

Do not apologize. I came to say the same thing. I have known a few people who have had permanent eye damage including blindness that could have been easily prevented.

[@kathywiseman7944]

Actually billy already sounds like he has lung or sinus damage. You can hear the difference in his voice in just athe last year. 😢

[@anjelahawkins3764]

From someone who behaved the same way as Billy all those years ago - I would like him to know that ambulatory oxygen is NOT fun…………

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Spot On but they do t se to hear us AT ALL! And Billy, may I suggest the backsplash should cover the entire face of those wall above the counters not just in front of the sinks Dear. It’s a kitchen and things splash everywhere. We love you guys or we WOULD NOT BOTHER cautioning you-PLEASE HEAR US!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

No Billy looking finished as they are is not practical Hon in a kitchen. They really should go wall to wall because food prep is messy and you don’t want to be repainting constantly when you could have taken care of this now.

[@wreckmore]

Damn, that's a KITCHEN. I still remember that first look and how sad and dank it was.

[@choochoo9506]

Not only is Clive a master plumber, but he can do it with an extremely bright light shining right in his eyes. 😂

[@ChadHoskinOhio]

Billy - please show us the cleaned up window way up top of the stairwell at the chateau once you are back there & remember. Thank you mate

[@joanomstead229]

Love how the backsplash pattern mimics the fireplace and the classic lines of the woodwork in the cupboards. It also allows the floor “diamonds to be their own star show

[@artdeve8979]

Billy, I just can't believe how gorgeous that Convent kitchen is. What a wonderful job you've done.🎉🎉

[@brendathoms5588]

Billy the coffee maker reminds me of Dr. Who’s (Daleks )! Clive is multi talented too ! Smart to keep your group of friends and gifted workers close ,the kitchen is beautiful ❤

[@lucykitty6492]

Watching your videos is my afternoon break! I love them so much. You have done such terrific work on the convent and chateau. Thanks for including us in your life walk.

[@lindabattles9094]

Me too. Cuppa coffee and the Pethericks.

[@marysell6184]

How exciting to have water turned on in the kitchen for the first time since all your beautiful renovations! Well done!

[@brucecavey9759]

Yes by all means protection !! Also how about a roller to put your sealers onto your surfaces than a small paint brush ??? Work smarter not harder !!!

[@user-uq7xo9oz7p]

Billy this kitchen is out of this world so beautiful

[@laurabronson6173]

That kitchen is special!!

[@user-sl2zk3mr6o]

The convent kitchen is beautiful! I enjoy all your videos, but I especially like watching you and Michael and friends working at your chateau. It’s your home and that makes it so special. Thanks for sharing your renovations with us.

[@pamelar5868]

You must feel SO excited, Billy! Kitchen=🫶

[@bluemoon1033]

Can’t wait to see a meal prepared and eaten in the kitchen.

[@vivienanderson603]

Billy you probably weren’t alone in the basement 👻 🤣.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

The coffee machine looks like a Darlek from Dr, Who! They’ve been hiding all along there in the kitchen!🤗❤️🐝

[@pollytiks3885]

I was thinking Darth Vader’s helmet! 😂😂

[@katharinatrub1338]

@@pollytiks3885 me too ; ))

[@CherylSimser]

It frightens me! I think it comes to life in the darkness. 😆

[@XantheWilliams]

I can’t remember which film it was, that had a combat training machine that looked EXACTLY like that coffee machine! I keep expecting it to suddenly spin round and throw knives or something 🤣

[@deebee533]

I was just going to say that, but saw your comment. Cool. I thought I was the only one.

[@lovelyday1965]

Tiles should protect walls behind every work surface. Splash a little raw egg onto the wall and then let it dry a little or a lot, then clean it. The kitchen is stunning. Great work, great job.

[@sixtenjohansson4246]

I met the silver version of your coffee machine today. 😀

[@bridgetvansciver3620]

The faucets are beautiful.

[@choochoo9506]

They really are! But I'm dying to know if they pull out to make rinsing out that huge sink easier..

[@malina1239]

@@choochoo9506I have the same Belfast sink and the almost same taps. They come with a sprayer and without . I have a sprayer, I don’t think there are on these but I might be wrong!

[@choochoo9506]

@@malina1239 Hi Malina, thanks!

[@catherinefromchristchurchn6508]

A BIG step forward for the convent kitchen! And Billy, your dishwasher-related plumbing DIDN'T LEAK 🎉

[@lyndacran1219]

Glad it works.

[@mannyortiz4814]

Billy and Plumber my loves. Excellent job on the plumbing. At last, water available. Trimming the backsplash will look beautiful. Until tomorrow. Please, take care and stay safe. Love ya. 🍺🍺🙏🌈🌹👍😇🇺🇸🕊❤️🌞

[@patriciaoneill6912]

Love all the videos but I love being back at the convent. I've watched since day one and I miss seeing the day to day at the convent. I watch the all the videos no matter where they take place.

[@katrussell6819]

Great choice of backsplash tile. Goes so well with the lovely floor.

[@laurenglass4514]

I love your coffee maker, it is like jewelry or a space ship. The workmanship is exquisite

[@amellenthin1]

Am I the only one who thinks that travertine should run wall to wall? No beading. Dated. Also, make sure to coat the travertine with a matte sealer as it's porous. It's looking gorgeous. Thanks for taking us along and for dealing with unsolicited advice! Designer from CA, USA

[@kimminton1730]

I’m also a designer from the states and I lived with a travertine backsplash exactly like this for years. You need to seal it every couple of years so of course we didn’t lol! Never had a problem. Messes wiped right up and hardly any giant pieces of food splash up to get into crevices.

[@CherylSimser]

It was my first thought that it should have run wall to wall as that space behind the sink is not overly expansive between the windows and to me it looked odd and not finished. Having said that, I absolutely think this kitchen is beautiful in every sense of the word and the windows sending in their magical light gives it a sense of serenity and enjoyment.

[@beverlyshaw7434]

Billy sealed the travertine and addressed your concerns in the previous video. He is very methodical and has an eye for detail.

[@theanita1]

I agree that it should have gone wall to wall

[@robbiemoriarty7499]

This kitchen is absolutely wonderful!

[@pamabernathy8728]

Fantastic!! Seeing the water on is exciting! Kitchen is so impressive. Basement is definitely spooky. Say, Billy, looks like the control for the faucets are on the right side. I am left handed . . . I am as old as the hills, have always been a bit ambidextrous, and more as I got older. So, I would quickly adjust to water control on the right. I shall giggle if & when any fellow left handed folks comment -- especially someone blessed to be there in person. Love to the family & team, from Southern California, USA.

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

Billy you’ve got to organize a dinner party and initiate the beautiful kitchen !

[@timothynorton6137]

Nowhere to sit. Needs to be cocktail party hors d'oeuvres.

[@kathryndunworth4070]

No bathroom yet.

[@MarianneInmarsilia]

They can set up tables outside !

[@susanburd4553]

Please put in multiple shut offs so you can shut it off at any area for service, its not the pipes its now the fixtures that are always needing replaced

[@TheBluebellMoon2]

Looks fabulous ❤️

[@beckysimeone4882]

Those beautiful water faucets remind me of the beer taps at our local pub. Although I don't drink, I have always admired them.

[@petrekovairena1891]

Clive je moc šikovný.

[@bar1066]

Is that coffee machine planning on world domination? Splashbacks look perfect.👍

[@jenniferalexander920]

Yep definitely looks like a dalek. The coffee machine that will exterminate

[@jaysmith8199]

Kitchen is beautiful 😍

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Coming to the finish line, everything looks great, was a long job, but worth it and I am happy that I took that journey with you and for allowing us to come along. Border tile is a great idea, that will look nice too. Billy you have such nice friends, nice to see that.

[@patriciafoley1494]

Fantastic!!!

[@jacquelinenoble6640]

Goodness, I absolutely love the kitchen 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@binkkey2396]

Bravo!

[@SuzyHomemakerWhatElse]

I'm absolutely floored at how beautiful the sink wall turned out

[@jeanmkaufmann]

You could have a beautiful herb garden on those window sills. 🙂🇨🇦

[@user-wi4es9tc7x]

Fine job, gentlemen 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@louiselewis5061]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@patriciathomas5123]

Tile by the stove too.

[@nelleg152]

Yeah water the taps are lovely ❤

[@dianalamm9938]

The fireplace looks very nice and with everything coming together, it is all working together.

[@rosemariedeschenes7013]

How wonderful to have water back in the kitchen 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@dereketnyre7156]

Now you have water to make coffee and dishwasher to wash the mugs/cups. Dishwasher should heat the water…. :)

[@ritaspeers1259]

The kitchen is simply stunning!❤

[@stephki5812]

I love the background music! It reminds me of the music to the show Poldark. ❤

[@annettesharrock1236]

Yay water its getting there Billy😘

[@kimstearns879]

I would LOVE to cook in that kitchen.... it has become my dream...

[@valeriemcclain9001]

Whooohoooo! The kitchen looks better and better every day!

[@pamelawright1369]

Thank you for sharing 😊

[@meganhall1306]

The kitchen is fantastic Billy 👏👏great work by Clive. You’re both brave going in the cellar 👻xxx💕💕💕

[@pamkullman8839]

The trim around the back splash will look nice. I like Clive’s accent

[@SandyD2022]

I put rubber liner under all my sink, just for that reason of keeping the base clean and damage free. I think it's perfect. Would love that kitchen myself.

[@gingerschatshow]

Yay - The kitchen is done ! Now onto the next projects.

[@claireburkus8497]

Glad you are finishing off the backsplash with trim….it looks very lost right now up on the wall not going to the windows…definitely is overshadowed by that magnificent coffee urn!!😊

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

I wouldn't change a bit. Lovely big kitchen feel. Looks proper.

[@susankelly8113]

All your hard work that kitchen absolutely stunning

[@user-kq9zv4hu4p]

It really does look fantastic ❤

[@mbuonato]

Every new detail is magnificent

[@faycaneday4861]

The kitchen is huge. It is beautiful. I think a celebration is in order! Have a party (dedication, maybe?) and share with the world.

[@dorothywalters7448]

Everything is looking so beautiful Billy !!! Impeccable taste in all you do!

[@idontwantachannel7542]

I love your drone shots. Is that an apple tree out back?

[@margielynch7196]

I still would like to see the back splash all along the countertop 😂❤❤❤❤

[@karenhantsche9270]

The backsplash is beautiful!

[@lindagage7315]

That kitchen is so beautiful!

[@Gyllsd1]

I'm sorry, but I can't contain my joy for you. Turning on the water for the kitchen for the first time is monumental. I am so happy for you. Now I'll watch the video.

Oh yes!! The backsplash is beautiful. Perfect design💕

[@jenniferstrachan7084]

Absolute perfection Billy your vision as been realised So much very very hard work both physically but also mentally So much going on behind the scenes and as such I truly admire you You are a total inspiration in showing us how to rescue and restore a wonderful historic building Thank goodness for your diligence and your ability to utilise social media and your filming and editing skills ❤

[@lindamitman4538]

Yay for Clive and the water being turned on finally. I like the idea of the bull nose tiles to finish the outside edges

[@karenwilkinson5923]

So anxious to see whatever piece of furniture becomes a home to that dazzling coffee maker!

[@sciwolf359]

How satisfying it must be to reach this stage of your build. I just started watching and am so excited you chose the block back splashes. It adds the old character the room needed. I think the diamond would have clashed with the beautiful job you did on the floor. Now they both can shine and you feel your are in a historic kitchen

[@savannahsmiles67]

Speak for yourself-sink height is perfect for us more vertically challenged people.

[@kittonsmitton]

Looks great Billy, when you said comments say backsplash should have been window opening to window opening along the whole breadth of the wall behind the sinks, I couldn't agree more, plus I would have brought the hight down by two courses of tile. A more pleasing shape perhaps, I love the new improved copper Dalek that splashes out coffee! where's the Tardis going, inside or out? lol

[@lindashelton2692]

First I love watching the progress you are doing on both convent and Château. Love the backsplash even though I’m a full backsplash wall person it looks nice. One comment I keep seeing next to the stove or cooker as you say. As a cook I would have loved the same light on the right side of the cooker wall it looks a bit off. I only see half of the wall you know with the view of the cooker. But I wanted to say that before you place the tile. Either way I just wanted to comment that so ya could hear it before ya wall up the space. Your spaces are beautiful thank you for sharing. My husband and I watch daily to see how things are progressing. Would love an update on the cottage Michael when you’re up to it. That terrace has to be a bugger. Thanks again.

[@valeriehill1581]

I love the back splash. The kitchen is stunning.

[@Chubbsinfrance]

The kitchen looks amazing 👏 great work by everyone involved 👍🏻 😀

[@user-os7xc5ob5t]

Looking wonderful! Love the backsplash and you have water!!!! Yay!!! Great job guys. Still love that R2D2 on the island. 😂

[@helenf9650]

That coffee maker looks like R2D2 from Star Wars😂

[@scottburbridge3170]

poor Billy; abandoned in the basement all alone !😢 gorgeous kitchen.❤

[@cindyz3342]

I also thought the tile looked unfinished since it didn’t go to the edge, but the bullnose edging will surely help.

[@debradevine3949]

Working taps!!!! Wahoo. Party time!

[@MissGimpsAlot]

What a *lovely* intro ... 🎶🎶🎶

[@user-yt1te4cn7e]

The music gets better and better. It matches the beauty of the Convent. ❤

[@luannefuller668]

Pex pipe is great... There is also a connector that you can connect a metal pipe to a pex called a shark bite... This is what we ysed to redo all out water supply in our 113 year old house... Its inexpensive and lasts longer than any metal pipe could.. We learned a out pex system from my cousin who is a plumber...

[@stephaniegaromon3244]

Love the way it all looks!!!!

[@cindycchesney5716]

Billy, When y'all are completely done in the kitchen, can you please let us know how much time you've spent in this breath taking area? You've had so many people working in it for so long, it would be great to know how much time this labor of love that I'm very curious. Thanks! 👏👏

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Woo hoo, water! Be sure to seal around all pipes leading into the kitchen so that mice and spiders do enter your beautiful new area. Having water is a big deal. Congratulations! 👍👍👍

[@samoatodd8730]

Leave the tile it’s beautiful by itself ❤you’ve done a great job Billy!

[@asymetricalgirl]

All your work is so beautiful - And all your trades-person friends are so jolly & skilled - the kitchen, the chateau, your grandparents' house, the organ ! - This channel is a joy to watch -- Cheers from Saskatchewan, Canada

[@deborahmarion9038]

I hope you put several coats of sealer on your countertops, especially around the faucet and sink. I had butcher block counters in my kitchen, they were beautiful but, water is not your friend. I made sure to reapply a protective coating every one to two years. The tile backsplash looks very nice, I love the large sink and the faucet is so pretty. Gorgeous Billy!

[@jeanlilley3139]

The baacksplash looks like a stone piece of art work!

[@deannfausett3923]

The kitchen is beautiful.

[@cheriethievin9243]

fantastic...

[@jenniferstrachan7084]

Wow such a beautiful kitchen So much work and financial investment An amazing result and we continue to be invested in your project 😊

[@user-ew7vm8cy2s]

The kitchen is looking fantastic. Can’t wait to see where the coffee machine goes and see it being used. What’s the next project in the convent Billy? I guess the chapel floor to see what’s under those boards. Can’t wait for that, very exciting and interesting. Thanks for your Vlog Billy, love having breakfast, watching the Pethericks 👏👏❤️❤️🇦🇺

[@laurensouthgate2458]

Water hurray! Nice to see Clive.

[@BriarMoon1991]

Clive is so cute 🥰