Bespoke Home Solutions (Lincs)

Saturday, 22 November 2025

External Decoration of a White Cottage - Stabilising Old Limestone - Zinsser Peel Stop - Fungicidal Primer - Wethertex AP77

We carried out a project for a client of ours over in Waddington, the project consisted of coming up with a long lasting, suitable paint system for a 300 year old Lincolnshire limestone built cottage in white and the renovation (Sanding back, stabilising and repainting) of no less than 26 Solid wood Window Units and doors.

The preparation work on the project took up the majority of the project. The whole property had to be stripped of loose masonry paint, wall by wall, then the walls had to be sprayed and brushed with a fungicidal priming agent to kill off any algae and growths on the walls. Then each wall had to be stabilised with Zinsser Peel Stop, it is the only good solution that binds the mature walls together whilst letting a suitable masonry paint breath. Once this was all done and ready we finally moved onto Painting. External Paint can be a minefield unless you have good experience with paint systems. Given the budget my absolute best solution for Mature External Walls is always Wethertex AP77 Smooth Masonry Paint. The Paint Creates a weatherproof shield against the worst our British weather can throw at it all whilst letting the building shed moisture. I have used maybe a dozen different masonry paint systems over the past 30+ years and Wethertex AP77 is hands down, the very best paint for mature buildings.

Following Images show Before, During and After shots.

Wooden Secondary Glazing Unit - Custom Built - Sliding Unit - Energy Saving - Waddington Lincolnshire

As part of a larger project we carried out in the summer of 2025 we were working on a 1700's Cottage in Waddington, Lincolnshire.

There is a small window, which in winter, lets cold air seep through into the room. As the window unit was in good condition we decided to strip the existing window and refurbish it then custom build a secondary glazing unit on the inside of the room with a dual track and sliding panel. This allows isolation from the cold in winter and also full access to the existing window through the summer months.

We previously in 2022 carried out a major renovation to one of the master bedrooms including stripping the bedroom back to the stonework, re pointing the internal walls with NHL (Non Hydraulic Lime 3.5) The Non Hydraulic Lime is sympathetic to the 300 year old building, it allows for slow setting, the ability to let the building move with the seasons and it allows moisture to travel through the mortar. The bedroom was then fully insulated with an isolated cold gap to allow the existing walls to breath whilst creating a warm internal room. The room was then boarded and skimmed and painted. This room is comfortable in all seasons, warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Existing External Window Frame - Renovated Water Based Gloss Paint

Window Unit Without Secondary Glazing

External View Of Window, Color Matched

Bespoke Secondary Glazing Unit Under Construction

Secondary Glazing Unit Installed On-Site - Ready For Paint

If you have a particular project in mind and would like to discuss it, please do contact me by any of the following methods:

Email bhslincs@gmail.com

Mobile 07504 50 50 89

You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram and at my website www.BespokeBuilder.co.uk

Andy Mahoney

Beapoke Home Solutions (Lincs)

Sunday, 16 November 2025

Complete Home refurbishment - Sleaford - Lincolnshire - 2025 - Bespoke Home Solutions (Lincs)

We recently completed a complete home refurbishment in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. The project included the following.

Ground floor

* Removal of existing flooring and underlay throughout the downstairs of the property. Repairs and preparation to the existing concrete floor. Installation of insulated underlay. Installation of new solid Oak Flooring throughout. New skirting boards throughout.

* Removal of existing Kitchen, Design, Supply & Installation of a new solid wooden kitchen in a bespoke color of clients choosing. Kitchen included the supply and installation of a new sink, chefs mixer tap, integrated extract unit and a new 4 position Gas Hob.

* Removal of existing kitchen radiator and supply & installation of new type 21 radiator in white.

* Repairs to bay window and window sill in the front room.

* Design and construction of 3 open Bookcases for front room.

* Removal of downstairs W/C and design, supply & Installation of new downstairs water closet including Cloakroom Sink, Toilet & LED light fitting.

* Decorating throughout.

First Floor

* Removal of existing main bathroom, Design, Supply & Installation of new bathroom inclusive of new flooring, Bath, Mixer Tap, Toilet, Sink and Vanity Unit, LED Lighting, Pull Switch, Shower Board / Mermaid Paneling throughout.

* Removal of existing En Suite bathroom, Design, Supply & Installation of new En suite bathroom inclusive of new flooring, boiler fed bar mixer shower, shower enclosure, Taps, Toilet, Sink and Bespoke custom built Vanity Unit, LED Lighting, Pull Switch, Shower Board / Mermaid Paneling throughout.

* Replacement of external expansion vessel for boiler.

* Painting and decorating of main bathroom and en suite bathrooms.

Images of renovation works carried out.

Clients Kitchen Inspiration for color!

Our Kitchen Design 3D Renders

New Kitchen Installation

Existing Kitchen

Existing Master Bathroom

New Master Bathroom Installation

New Front Room Decoration Works

Existing Kitchen

Existing Kitchen Pantry

Existing Front Room

New Custom Built Bookcases

New Custom Built Bookcases Installed

New Custom Built Bookcases

New Downstairs Oak Flooring Installation

If you would like to discuss a future project with me then please do get in touch, I can be contacted via my email address bhslincs@gmail.com or alternatively, if you prefer, you can call me on 07504505089.

Andy Mahoney

Bespoke Home Solutions (Lincs)

Rectory Road

Ruskington

Sleaford

Saturday, 22 November 2025

External Decoration of a White Cottage - Stabilising Old Limestone - Zinsser Peel Stop - Fungicidal Primer - Wethertex AP77

Wooden Secondary Glazing Unit - Custom Built - Sliding Unit - Energy Saving - Waddington Lincolnshire

Sunday, 16 November 2025

Complete Home refurbishment - Sleaford - Lincolnshire - 2025 - Bespoke Home Solutions (Lincs)

Environmental Agency