We made a Dangerous Discovery - Lead Paint everywhere - Chateau Master Suite Renovation
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When creating your niche, remember to slightly tilt the bottom of it into the shower so that water doesn't collect in the corners of it.
Vincent, you are a saint, working with these two!
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Hahaha.. 😅
He fits right in😂
You have all clearly been lead poisoned, therefore you are not to blame for any of the mishaps. 🥰
Vincent deserves a raise for all he puts up with 😂🤣 The blurred faces cracked me up
By the time Philipp blurred his own face I was in absolute hysterics. Loved Anna's eye shifting when he asked what the trade would be. She's so funny... they make a great team.
Philip always has such great excuses for EVERY situation
No. No. No… you have it wrong…. He gives reasons! 🤪HaaHaaaa
Started as a youngster, has had lots of practice
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Philipp, out of all your well-documented skills, I admire your patience and humility most. Having to work side by side with contractors whose skills are not as good as your own must be a real challenge. However, you are able to do this, and still maintain such amazing humility. You are a true treasure.
Well said
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It's a clever idea that you need to wait for tiles until you can decide where the niche should be according to the size of the tiles. However keeping in tradition with the grand scale of the chateau, the niche shouldn't be just big enough to fit the bottles but also a lot of space above the bottles. Looks more intentional than just stuffed/boxed in. This also gives the opportunity to switch for another size bottles later if needed. Don't box yourself in (pun intended).
Great tip!
Phillip = "Blur my face out" - 🤣🤣 had me in stitches, appreciate the fact that you are both allowing us to see the successes and mistakes of your journey.
Our pleasure!
As a designer/builder in the States - I have often wondered why Anna and Philip don't wear a mask when they are doing dusty work or sweeping up. I'd feel better if they did.
No doubt, this is the most humorus video to date!! I grinned and laughed out loud at the conversations (translated) between the three fellow workers! The swiss cheese panel was halarious, as well as "please blur my face" from Vincent. Well done, construction wise guys! Happy that Anna checked doctors regarding lead paint.
A "niche", a little thing that makes a big difference on an almost daily basis. Good call Anna!
I love how you get some beautiful and quiet cinematic shots from just a construction site. Also the music is always on point! I would love to watch a film directed by this man
I love seeing Philip, Benoit and now Vincent all working together. While the chateau is now almost completely renovated, I hope we still get to see them work together when it comes to renovating the outbuildings.
First, I am so glad you're okay Anna. Second, the blurring of the faces when Philip and Benoit made mistakes are so so funny and Vincent's also. It is purely entertaining.
20 years ago, my husband and I renovated our newly purchased 100-hundred-year-old bungalow (not that old in comparison to your chateau but quite old for New Zealand). Anyway, I naively did a lot of sanding of the old paint without a much protective gear - perhaps a dust mask only. Upon completing our renovation, we moved in and expanded our family with our 2nd kiddo. Sadly, he was born with special needs which proceeded with many investigations to try and find out why and how - although it turns out he has a rare genetic syndrome, he did have high levels of lead in his blood, and although he was born after our renovation took place it has been thought that I likely had lead poisoning prior to getting pregnant. So yeah, long story short, caution when removing old paint is an absolute must! On a positive note, I really enjoyed this episode - thanks for the many laughs. xo
Make the niche tall enough for shampoo and conditioner bottles. It will also need to be wide enough to accommodate those two bottles. But, ideally, it needs to be wide enough to hold at least 4 bottles as men typically use different hair products than women and you will also need room for shower gel/ soap. Or you can make two niches and make them on each side of the water lines creating balance and proportion.
Yes, I agree! My husband was helping our 85 year old gentleman friend make bathroom renovation decisions. They ademently disagreed with me on the width size of the niche in the master bathroom.......they now agree I was right! They listened to me when they got to the guest bath.
I have a shelf on the shower made for those things
And a razor too.
Regarding the niche, designing the location according to the tiles is a simply elegant solution to the problem. Also, be sure to take into account how high some shampoo bottles can be and as to the width, how many products you are likely to use. Anna might want to take an inventory of the product you both regularly use in the shower and govern the width and height accordingly. Just a thought!
I feel for you, Anna! In my not-so-old home (90 years) I always assume the worst and test for lead before disturbing paint. Also you want to use a knife to cut through the paint to expose all the layers that have been painted over time, so you can test all the layers. Good luck! It's such a pain removing lead paint - sealing off the area, covering yourself adequately, not being able to use any tools that will generate dust. But you're in winter, which should help - I've often found myself removing lead in the height of summer, which is no fun when wearing respirators and plastic suits!
I'm so glad you are ok, Anna.
Have you considered putting niche on side wall that divides shower and toilet so that the shampoo, soap, etc don't play such a prominent design feature?
I agree. I was just going to write that the niche should be placed so you don’t see it when looking straight into the shower at the back wall. It should be placed in a side wall so the bottles don’t detract from the tiling.
I was looking for this comment! Definitely agree, plus you could make it a lot wider too.
Exactly! Such a great point!!! Unless there is no space between the shower/toilet room walls... I think they're putting the niche where the old door once was... hence a space. @@user-sl2zk3mr6o
Good news on the lead test results! Also sometimes old glue, sheetrock and flooring can have asbestos, so good to get the old materials tested for that if you can.
This video clearly requires comments ,and comments are whirling around my head as I consider them.I cannot get hold of any single one so I have settled for simply“this video is an absolute joy I am grateful” ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
Square Space, you couldn't have a better spokesperson ... or a more humble one. ;)
This video was so entertaining! Philip, Benoit and Vincent should be comedy actors! Anna never has a dull moment!
Dust is an issue, keep children out if they have not been in their already exposed . Secondary exposure: the dog will need bathing before the girls play with him. The girls and both of you will need to be tested. Children especially since you already know heavy metals are a neurotoxin. Treat that area of the house as a hazard zone until you have sealed the layers of paint. This is a messy business and it will be expensive to deal with.
As a designer/builder in the States - I have often wondered why Anna and Philip don't wear a mask when they are doing dusty work or sweeping up. I'd feel better if they did.
@@karinskioslobod The same applies in Canada. There likely is in France, but when doing this kind of work we have more than a few pages of regulations to be adhered to, where just in masks alone there are several 'grades' specified for wood dust (some of which is very toxic), plaster, paint, stone, ceramic and more. Our federal National Research Council scientists keep the trades up to date on all of this. Anna would be aware too, as some art colleges include a course on toxins in the arts. PPE all the time; it is that simple (including the ears to keep dust out).
Anna I love your expressions when Phillipe asked what he would get in return for installing your nieche 🎉
Phillip’s video production skills have steadily improved his construction skills however……..but what an entertainer😂
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Uninsulated Plasterboard installed on an External facing wall will cause damp. The Plasterboard will sweat as the internal room temperature is higher than the cold wall it faces onto. This will lead to penetrating damp appearing over time as moisture will accumulate on the back of the Plasterboard and eventually seep through the Plasterboard. The correct method is to use Insulated Plasterboard only whenever you are covering an External Facing wall - the insulation will stop the sweating issue.
Sweating=condensation. Yes, creates noisture and mould.
I believe that is why that wall has the metal studs for both the plumbing and insulation, especially as it is just the outer brick wall. ❤
@@ruthugo9342 the metal stud's will directly transfer the cold of the outside wall directly onto the rear surface of the plasterboard. There is no thermal break. Insulating in-between the studs is futile as there is a direct contact made by the metal stud to the outer wall. So the rear of the plasterboard will be cooled by the direct contact to the outer wall facilitated via the metal stud, while the interior face of the plasterboard will be warmed by the interior room temperature = moisture. What happens is similar to what you see when you open your curtains and shutters on a cold morning - your windows are covered in condensation. This is happening on the Plasterboard, but you don't see it as it happens on the backside. Eventually the plasterboard becomes very damp and you start to see signs of moisture on the front side (staining of your wallpaper/painted surface). Once wet the only way to fix the issue is to remove the plasterboard - it will not dry out as Plasterboard is made from Gypsum and isn't a breathable material. The correct technique is to install an insulated plasterboard using the Dot and Dab method, with additional screw fixings directly into the wall behind.
@@paullynch277 ah fair enough. Thanks for your thorough explanation! Lol. I hadn't considered the fact the metal stud was in contact with the wall.
Yes, we've had lots of issues with this in our old house. We're renovating now and getting insulation on the outside (yay) plus a bunch of extra measures to prevent the cold bridge with our new steel support beam etc
Glad you are ok Anna. Everyone who worked in that room or were exposed should get tested. Then the dog and kids need to stay clear. Loved all the mistakes and giggles 😍😘
Put the niche up high enough so that water from the showerhead doesnt sit in it (maybe SLIGHTLY slope the shelf?) otherwise you will get mould. Definitely make it as big as you can, looks more elegant. Even better if you can run it the wholde width of the shower....
Philip, it’s good to see that you’re so humble.😂❤ thank you
I love how steady Anna was with her niche. I was so proud you convinced Philipp :D You got my full support for that move!
I love that Philip is such an optimist that he can go sailing without a boat. You definitely deserve a boat.
lol- good comment. I'm a sailor and I go sailing without a boat constantly. This was the first and only reason I joined utube. To watch sailing channels. Well from there it went into chateau DIY's
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@@snoopybluejeansMakes sense. Those who are renovating a.house need to take time to restore their health and sanity, and sailing is a really special way to do that.
@@user-yd6ef1yo9d - perfect timing. I just finished a thorough reno on my 4 plex one side only. Now my contractor is sending over a mover to help me get a move on for the other side. I live here. Sorry but I need some quiet time out and look at my Fred Olsen sailing around the world brochure. I say next week after is soon enough. He forgets I'm the boss of me- Lol - He's a good guy tho and means well.
Very happy to see others managing without a plaster board lifter - nothing like balancing a board on your head while your arms burn supporting another area with a broom while praying the board doesn't flex too much and snap. Bravo!
I am very relieved that you’re okay, Anna
Good medicine all round! Benoit, and Vincent, just perfect foils for Phillip, and Anna the calm voice of sanity and reason! This programme just keeps getting better with every new episode! Thank you.
As an engineer with a few different degrees I can confirm that men are much more sensitive to lead, friend of mine once dropped a heavy brick of lead on his foot and had to stay at home on a sick list. So I'm certain that Phillip should go sailing. I'll take fishing rods.
Thanks for your support!
I’m glad you are ok Anna. Thank you for the comic relief Philip , Benoit and Vincent. The blurred faces …. hysterical. Love your videos.
We just had 3 niches put in and theyre little boxes that you just slide in, very easy and we have them with lights even. In the color of all the taps etc, gold in our case! Easier to keep clean and without leaks than tiles, tho I'm not sure if it will fit your design ❤
It was so nice to hear Philip’s laugh. I was laughing out loud with the banter and blurring out. Such a great video this week. I’m glad you are ok Anna, and Benoit too.
You are like Pat and Mat! 😂 Thank goodness Vincent is there to fix your mistakes.
Oh, thanks for the Pat a Mat reference! I'm proud they are famous abroud, greetings from Czechia :)
It’s going to look amazing once Anna gets in there to give it her magic touch! Love your humour Philipp.
I greatly admire your grandiose humility. Your humility would make a monk brush. Carry on and get thee to a monastery ASAP - they could use your shining example.
Niche are not old fashion. Multi million dollar homes in California and Florida have niches in their homes and Anna is smart to put one in the shower. Fabulous idea to put one in.
That’s right Philip, it’s the humility…😜
Glad you ok with lead exposure. Always entertaining when these three get together. Just love it 😄
I'm glad you are fine, Anna! 😊
The color of that plasterboard in the master bathroom actually looks really pretty in there! Very calming and spa-like. As for the niche in the shower, you can put in rounded corner shelves when you tile; I have them in both showers in my bathrooms. They are molded to match the tile.
Glad you are ok Anna!
Anna, you were so smart to go get tested for lead poisoning❣️❣️ I am truly happy that you are not seriously ill from lead poisoning, though it is a wonder you’re not with all of the painting and scraping you have done throughout the entire château❣️ You have been such a trooper about all the painting! Phillips, your humility tickles me all the time. I personally think you are a saint and extremely talented… But you make me laugh at the things you say. You are an excellent entertainer, as well as Contractor, etc. I am glad you have the contractors to come in and help you get things done quicker so that eventually, hopefully very soon, you guys will be done with a Chatteau, and you can be free of the pressure and stress of renovation. Anna and Philip, you have done such a marvelous job on designing the château. But if I know the two of you, as soon as it’s done, you will be onto a new project. I can’t wait to see it decorated for the holidays.😊🎄❣️ ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I love your channel❤
Glad you are okay Anna!💝💝 I would suggest to put the location niche on the wall sharing the shower and toilet room so you can see the beautiful tile/tile design you will do instead of product bottles. I would do one taller niche with 2 shelves one for Anna and her products and one for Phillip and his products. Be sure to remember to tilt the grade the bottom tile so the water runs out of the niche.
“World-famous influencer in the wastepipe sector” 😂😂😂😂😂 Philip you crack me up- good stuff.
Glad you're okay, Anna! Lead paint is always nerve-wracking. In the US (at least where we live), if you don't disturb the paint (sanding, cutting, etc.), you can just paint over it. Otherwise we require remediation, similar to asbestos. But as our home is over 100 years old, anytime we drill into the wall, we always have to be super careful and clean up immediately. The best was when the house next door to us power washed all the old paint off, it went everywhere on our property amd contained lead. Sigh...
So glad for you dear Anna. Keep taking care while creating your magical art. 💖
It's Distemper (paint), normally the white is just chalk, but it can be lead as it makes the white color pop more. It has been used a lot in the past, especially where it should be a little cheaper since it mostly consists of organic materials. It can be scrubbed off with a wet brush and hard work.
😂😂😂 oh Philip 🤣🤣🤣 you’re hilarious and amazingly talented..keep him away from trouble Anna.
For many years, my daughter in law designed and built stained glass windows, a job which exposes you to lead every day, despite all the protective gear. She learned that cilantro binds lead in your blood, helping to remove it from the body. She always had some in the house, and had the lowest lead levels at the studio.
Good to know!
Interesting; where does this come from?
Glad to know you are okay...lead is certainly a worry in old buildings.
Anna! I so thankful that you are safe! How frightening! Phillip, your filming and movie making talent are stellar! Every time I watch an episode, I'm laughing my head off at your antics and your sense of humor. 😂😂😂 Well done, the master suite is coming along beautifully!
What do you get in return for the niche, Philipp? Perhaps you've heard the little rhyme: "Happy wife, Happy life?" Yeah, THAT'S what you get. I'm sure you're aware that lead is most dangerous for children, so the kids should get tested, too. As someone who is almost superhuman, I'm sure Philipp is immune to its effects. And don't forget to bag up your scrapings & vacuum dust & dispose of it in a hazmat dump. I suspect virtually all of the paint that was in the chateau when you bought it contains lead. Painting over does seal it in, but as soon as you sand down to the old layers, there it is. Stay safe! Exciting to see the bathroom take shape!
Can't wait to see it finished, it will be beautiful! You are so funny Phillip!
Philippe is hilarious!! Thank goodness for Benoit and Vincent. Anna, glad to see that you weren't infected by the lead. Great work everyone.
This vlog confirms what I've always thought. Anna, you're by far, the smartest person in the room!
Glad that Anna is OK. Watching the camaraderie is the best, second only to watching handsome Philip demonstrate his expertise and knowledge of all the things.
Love it! You all never fail to put a smile on my face! So much more than a renovation vlog.
So cute of Philip ! A true man admits when he is wrong . I shame . Live and learn (green board always in bathroom) Thank you for the giggles 😂😊
ROFL y’all play so well off of each other like it was planned 😂. When I was redoing my bathroom I found shelves that could be put up with the tiles. They were all matching etc. no need to cut into the wall. Dunno if that would be an option…
I simply love the connection between you all 😂❤
Always love the witty banter!
What about a shelf insread of a niche? Could you vacuum the ceiling with a hepa filter?
Excellent episode!
Wildly entertaining as always, plus making progress with the rooms…it s all going to be fabulous like everything else you’ve achieved
Anna I hope you're okay! I'm glad you knew enough to test it before it had a chance to make everyone sick. I had a solid belly-laugh at the plasterboard fiasco! ah, I commented early in the video. glad to see Anna's blood work doesn't show lead poisoning ~
Lead paint or lead-based paint is paint containing lead. Lead is added to paint to accelerate drying, increase durability, maintain a fresh appearance, and resist moisture that causes corrosion. It is one of the main health and environmental hazards associated with paint. Lead paint has been generally phased out of use due to the toxic nature of lead. Alternatives such as water-based, lead-free traffic paint are readily available. In some countries, lead continues to be added to paint intended for domestic use, whereas countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom have regulations prohibiting its use. However, lead paint may still be found in older properties painted prior to the introduction of such regulations. Although lead has been banned from household paints in the United States since 1978, it may still be found in road marking paint. Lead paint is hazardous. It can cause nervous system damage, stunted growth, kidney damage, and delayed development. It is associated with high violent crime rates. It is dangerous to children because it tastes sweet, therefore encouraging children to put lead chips and toys with lead dust in their mouths. Lead paint can cause reproductive problems, including a decrease in sperm concentration in men. Lead is also considered a likely carcinogen. High levels of exposure can be lethal. As of 30 December 2021, these are the places with confirmed lead paint laws according to the WHO Global Health Observatory Database: While France is included, to learn whether your country is also included, please go to Wikipedia: Lead Paint
When facing the shower plumbing pipes, you should put the niche on the right wall. Make it long, centered in the wall. That way you can put your soap, shampoo etc without looking jammed up and cluttered.
Your videos make me sooo happy! Thanks for making me laugh and teaching me about renovations all at once ! :)
I don't know how you get anything accomplished with these 3 men! So much fun and laughing!
Phillip, you are so funny :). You are both such a great couple - the renovations are beautiful. What an incredible house to call ‘home’ the exterior is stunning.
Estoy ansiosa por ver todo terminado !! Que buen equipo tienes Philip!!🍀🍀🍀
I laughed when you were making holes in the plasterboard because I've used the same "flipping my hand over and over" method when sewing!! It's a very useful method! Thanks for the laughs!
I'm relieved Ana is OK. Stay safe.
No, Phillip, lead poisoning has nothing to do with it. Benoit’s comments and laughter said it all. 😂🤣😂 I’m sure Vincent just shakes his head. Ana, you really shouldn’t leave Phillip unsupervised.
Great video! enjoyed it so much! Anna I’m so glad to you are fine. Take care all!
Love watching your blog, makes me laugh.
wooooh the shot of the chateau with golden sun and dappled shadows 😍 beautiful
That's so scary. Glad to hear that you will be ok Anna! Thank you for sharing how to spot warning signs of lead paint in old houses.
Wow, this episode was again sooooo funny! The editing you made while carrying this boards upstairs with the sound of racing cars was hilarious! And Pillips measuerment are still on point, hihi! To think of bluring out your faces because of awkardness was the best part! Poor Anna, to deal with all of this ! But in all honesty, Anna, I´m so glad that you are not poisened and hope, the rest of this 22.2 Micro gramm are gone soon! So much progress, and I enjoyed watching so much again! Thank you
Glad for you Anna, how about the rest of the family ? Maybe Benoît and Vincent should also get checked with all the work they do with you and elsewhere. Nice video 😂😂😂
She was doing the whole ceiling so if she is fine they also are
The lead level required to cause problems in children is far far below what is considered a problem for adults. The max amount a child should have is 3.5 mcg/dL. If Anna has 33...well that is not desirable, but for the kids if they have anything approaching that it is an emergency because that is 10 times the level considered safe for children (though any doctor will tell you there is no safe level of lead for children). I'm a medical writer specializing in pediatrics.
Looking good! Philip has a lot of patience. I would not be happy with the changes Anna has made after thinking he was finished with something!
Loving my Sunday afternoon viewing in the USA❤😊
Y'all are so very entertaining and funny! Thank you for making me laugh multiple times.
Phillip and Benoit are getting progressively more and more like the chuckle brothers as each day passes 🤣
I couldnt stop laughing at your plasterboard "skills". I kept putting the Benny Hill music to it.... Vincent is soo patient!
If I need some humour for the day, I'd just view one of this channel's vids. I love Philipp's confidence especially him saying that he needs to be role model for his fans and that we look after him for his skills, expertise, precision, taste and good looks. 😂
Happy new year lovely family and thank you so much for sharing your château with us. It is a joy!
I wonder how many people considered skipping this video due to the off-putting topic of "lead paint." If you love to fix things up, that's a real slow down, a "groan." I put off watching this one for a week, but decided to watch it before this week's episode. I and they would have missed possibly the funniest episode to date, and the most well done! The whole face blurring thing elicits a lot of satisfying giggles! And hooray that Anna is OK! But check the kids! I always thought lead paint was of the most concern for children, and there has to have been a lot of paint crumbling to dust and getting tracked about.
Glad you decided to watch it!
@@HowToRenovateAChateau You two need to stop trying to be the greatest comedy duo in history, and get some work done! And of course, Vincent gets to play straight man.
Hope everyone is healthy! That’s most important. Just a thought on the niche - we recently put in a corner niche that attaches to the tile with a suction mechanism. One uses a small pump to inflate the suction area and it stays very securely. One can also move it to any spot on any corner without damaging the tile. I was hesitant initially thinking it would not hold well but our plumber convinced me and it has been excellent! Such a funny episode 😂 thanks for the great entertainment.
Smiled all the way through! Thanks for the happy vibes guys❤ Glad your ok Anna.
glad you are in the clear anna. you are all making such a good job of it.
Je suis à nouveau très impressionnée par tout ce travail. Je ne suis pas capable d’ en faire autant, c’ est sûr, alors… Un grand bravo à vous 😊👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻💐