Studio Notes
First projects
Beneath the worn and unsightly linoleum tiles, a period floor was waiting for its moment. Uncovering it would bring freshness, light, and restore the place’s original character.
Silicone glue
Most of the tiles come off quite easily.
You can’t help but wonder why silicone glue was used…
It probably cost more in glue than in linoleum, but let’s not dwell on it. Some questions are best left unanswered.
The Silicone War
Armed with a razor blade scraper, I cut away the silicone residue.
In floor-sander mode.
And I dream of the day when this space will truly become an artist’s studio.
Neoprene
After the silicone, came the neoprene. And not just a little — thick layers of it.
For these last few square meters, no choice:
heat gun, scraper/razor, and good old elbow grease.
Goodbye, air conditioning.
Once the air conditioner was removed and taken out, the window finally opened onto the green courtyard.
All that’s left is to repair it…
Someone once had the brilliant idea to… break the windowpane and to to saw through the window frame to pass the pipes through.
No mistake: real pros.
A studio, someday…
In the meantime, I brought over the equipment from the old studio.
It’s still a joyful mess.
There’s still work to do, but the new studio isn’t that far off.
More to come soon…
Caillebotte apprécie ton coup de grattoir !
Les raboteurs de parquet te saluent ! Merci pour le clin d’œil, ça m’a bien fait sourire.