You 2 are wonderfully dedicated to your home, putting your " own stamp" on it to make it truly your unique home. You're doing a great job with fixing things & restoring every inch of your villa. I like the idea someone else said about painting murals on top wall of outside kitchen. Sergi, you're very accomplished at explaining why & what you're doing becoming an expert. Alla I hope you're feeling much better, you bounce back quickly. Love your creativity & ideas.🧡🧡🧡❣️
Your work never ends. I guess having more bench space for washing up and more space for cooking makes sense. The summer kitchen is functional now, but when you’ve completely finished it will be amazing ❤
Allah you've worked hard I too have learned that old properties cant breathe with cement doesn't let the walls breathe lime and sand , you work so hard but it's been wet more these last couple of years hench all the flooding in the cellars . It frightens me so damp and horrible loved sing you're mum you are so like her too and she's proud of you like we all are , they maybe some sort if white wash paint that breathes I'm sure there is Château use it cement is just quick fix but spoils doesn't like damp love you both ❤❤❤❤❤
On the Citadelle du cavalier channel they used strong tape on their floors for a few hours to lift off some of the paint then sanded saving time and sand paper discs. Might work on your floors too.
Great job Alla on the wall, you are definitely a master plasterer now. Tell Sergi the floor is looking great. How many bedrooms will you have when you finish renovating? Kathy USA 🇺🇸
In America our basement walls are concrete if area is very wet we use a rubber membrane or perhaps even rubber covering to prevent water egress you should investigate because this happened before
I'm sorry that your hard work needed repairing, we learn by our mistakes I'm surprised that your friends didn't tell you to use lime morter as it's breathable.
it won't work in our case, I will remind you - our tiles were covered in concrete before we find them under it, they also were stained with wax and oil -t his made a top layer of terracotta tiles totally nasty, but protected inner layer. I am removing 1-3mm of the top material with diamond disk to get the clean material, sanding is just not effective enough in our case, and paint removing is not the point here, as the top layer terracotta itself is stained
Raising Voyagers vlog probably could help you as they are restoring a stone historic house in Italy on a mountain so maybe have a look at their vlogs or ring them Alla he could help you with the water problem
@@sergio.i I pressed send much too soon. Inside of the house is where the baking in winter would be nice. It won't be fun sitting out in the cold checking your baked goods.
nope, it made of stainless steel, copper, heavy duty parts, covered with hot enamel and I already treated few rusted spots with special protective chemistry - it will withstand such conditions, our climate is the same or softer than in France where it was made, and where summer kitchen is a very traditional thing also. We continue developing summer kitchen as a main cooking area for large companies.
Is there space between the street and summer kitchen wall? IF there is, wonder if a French drain on the outside just below the surface would pull that water away. That or dig down and put in a rubber membrane on the wall. French drain would be easier, but might not work. Cause no way you get a digger there, so you'd have to dig by hand for the rubber membrane. Other solution is rubber membrane on the inside wall of the kitchen with a pipe to that drain, and then a new hollow brick wall you could plaster over. Wouldn't cut space in that corner too much, but would fix the plaster falling.
How frustrating to have to redo work you spent so long completing. Even worse to be ill and unable to get on with it. Hopefully, this is the last time you will need to do it 🙏
Hi! May I ask what the mix is that you use? I have a damp foundation wall (also in Italy) and am evaluating different lime rendering products. I'd love to know the brand/type if you can share. Thanks.
My suggestion add some beautiful birds to your murals in the inside kitchen, that match the la cornue blue. Move the beautiful oven inside and birds the same colour would make it fit in with marble countertops 🎉❤
Question….have you tried to find what is causing the leak. You may have to seal something. Your work is perfect, but the leaking may get worse. And to do it over and over May ruin more. Sorry to bring this to your attention. 🥲
You could always paint pictures of blue and white ginger jars, plates, etc. on the upper wall!
Its all looking so lovely and interesting Alla You can tell a very talented artist lives there xxxxxx
Your "Live and Learn" philosophy is inspiring! Looking forward to seeing your beautiful blue & white kitchen! 💙
Another great job completed. It makes such a difference. Very best wishes.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😄 to you both.
We all learn through out mistakes, but by sharing yours, other people in a similar situation are now able to learn what to do too. Well done!
You 2 are wonderfully dedicated to your home, putting your " own stamp" on it to make it truly your unique home. You're doing a great job with fixing things & restoring every inch of your villa. I like the idea someone else said about painting murals on top wall of outside kitchen. Sergi, you're very accomplished at explaining why & what you're doing becoming an expert. Alla I hope you're feeling much better, you bounce back quickly. Love your creativity & ideas.🧡🧡🧡❣️
Your work never ends. I guess having more bench space for washing up and more space for cooking makes sense. The summer kitchen is functional now, but when you’ve completely finished it will be amazing ❤
Allah you've worked hard I too have learned that old properties cant breathe with cement doesn't let the walls breathe lime and sand , you work so hard but it's been wet more these last couple of years hench all the flooding in the cellars . It frightens me so damp and horrible loved sing you're mum you are so like her too and she's proud of you like we all are , they maybe some sort if white wash paint that breathes I'm sure there is Château use it cement is just quick fix but spoils doesn't like damp love you both ❤❤❤❤❤
Well done as always Alla and Sergi!!❣❣
Summer kitchen will be lovely when finished!
Well done Alla. The new render looks great. Great job on the bedroom floor Sergei👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Good job! Like the idea of using the cook top inside kitchen! You have such patience with all this! ❤🎉
The accumulation of beautiful work is amazing! Well done!
Great work you two. I hope you are feeling better.
You guys are a great team!! Sergei always deliver💪👊
On the Citadelle du cavalier channel they used strong tape on their floors for a few hours to lift off some of the paint then sanded saving time and sand paper discs. Might work on your floors too.
All your choices have been wonderful! I love the summer kitchen and look forward to it being finished. ❤
So clean and beautiful! 🙌🤍
Good job! I love that chandelier so much!
It looks gorgeous.👏🏻💖🥂
Delighted to see you again. Have been watching Andrew and Valentine’s vlogs to keep in touch with the lake….
What is their channel name.
I am looking for more Lake Como content to watch
When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.
Lovely.
Looks so nice.
Great job Alla on the wall, you are definitely a master plasterer now. Tell Sergi the floor is looking great. How many bedrooms will you have when you finish renovating? Kathy USA 🇺🇸
5 or 6
love what you are doing with the out door kitchen cant wait to see what do do with the main kitchen in the villa. 😘
In our vision main kitchen is outside kitchen - you just can't make BBQ or Paella inside
thats tru i just love what ever your are doing to the villa and garden its beautiful. ❤️
@@sharie-ld1co Thank you!❤
@@sergio.i❤❤
I bought the rose Laguna that you so loved. I hope it does well for me here in Los Angeles.
In America our basement walls are concrete if area is very wet we use a rubber membrane or perhaps even rubber covering to prevent water egress you should investigate because this happened before
Hope you are feeling much better
Hard work but looking much better❤❤❤
Looks Fab!
I'm sorry that your hard work needed repairing, we learn by our mistakes I'm surprised that your friends didn't tell you to use lime morter as it's breathable.
Well done lovely girl❤
I watched a chateau owner clean he's tiles with duct tape, only needed to give them a light sand. You should give it a go.
it won't work in our case, I will remind you - our tiles were covered in concrete before we find them under it, they also were stained with wax and oil -t his made a top layer of terracotta tiles totally nasty, but protected inner layer. I am removing 1-3mm of the top material with diamond disk to get the clean material, sanding is just not effective enough in our case, and paint removing is not the point here, as the top layer terracotta itself is stained
The kitchen is looking great ❣️
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You are working so hard well done Kate ❤❤❤
Raising Voyagers vlog probably could help you as they are restoring a stone historic house in Italy on a mountain so maybe have a look at their vlogs or ring them Alla he could help you with the water problem
Try sticking masking tape over remaining paint on the floor, leave overnight and then pull up tape. It may save lots of time, sandpaper, energy ❤️
no, thanks, it will just sand all that floor down with diamond disk in a several hours. P.s. oops I already did it...
Such a good attitude you have! I do have a question though. Do your dishes get dirty being outside like that?
Not much, we have some dust but it’s approximately same amount as dust inside on the floor we are not working now
Baking in your LaCornue in wintertime would be so nice
😆 and we will❤
@@sergio.i I pressed send much too soon. Inside of the house is where the baking in winter would be nice. It won't be fun sitting out in the cold checking your baked goods.
@@karenbrindley7170 well, it will be proper kitchen inside with modern electric oven for those cold days
Won’t the damp from the outside damage and rust the new stove very quickly?
nope, it made of stainless steel, copper, heavy duty parts, covered with hot enamel and I already treated few rusted spots with special protective chemistry - it will withstand such conditions, our climate is the same or softer than in France where it was made, and where summer kitchen is a very traditional thing also. We continue developing summer kitchen as a main cooking area for large companies.
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rust out from being outdoors. check out other renovators who don't put appliances anywhere except inside a dry home.
Is there space between the street and summer kitchen wall? IF there is, wonder if a French drain on the outside just below the surface would pull that water away. That or dig down and put in a rubber membrane on the wall. French drain would be easier, but might not work. Cause no way you get a digger there, so you'd have to dig by hand for the rubber membrane.
Other solution is rubber membrane on the inside wall of the kitchen with a pipe to that drain, and then a new hollow brick wall you could plaster over. Wouldn't cut space in that corner too much, but would fix the plaster falling.
How frustrating to have to redo work you spent so long completing. Even worse to be ill and unable to get on with it. Hopefully, this is the last time you will need to do it 🙏
Love it all!
Con el concreto la pared no puede respirar, debes usar 3 partes de arena por una de cal
Hi! May I ask what the mix is that you use? I have a damp foundation wall (also in Italy) and am evaluating different lime rendering products. I'd love to know the brand/type if you can share. Thanks.
I will check the bag later and update you on this question
your fridge and stove will rust out from moisture.
My suggestion add some beautiful birds to your murals in the inside kitchen, that match the la cornue blue. Move the beautiful oven inside and birds the same colour would make it fit in with marble countertops 🎉❤
Just asking. Why do you want your kitchen outside.
Because it is traditional thing for many countries as France, Spain, Italy...
@@sergio.i thanks
Question….have you tried to find what is causing the leak. You may have to seal something. Your work is perfect, but the leaking may get worse. And to do it over and over May ruin more. Sorry to bring this to your attention. 🥲