RESTORING 400 Year Old Plaster Walls in Our CHATEAU Entrance Hall - Journey to the Château, Ep. 191
In this week's Friday episode, Patrick and Stuart work on the restoration of the walls of the chateau entrance hall and grand staircase. When the wallpaper had been previously removed, it exposed crumbling and damaged walls which resulted in a plaster disaster. After a long wait with no sign of anyone who can help, Patrick decides to take on the additional role of plasterer. Patrick and Stuart also have a visit from Stephen and Sara from Château de Saint-Germain-des-Prés @ManorandMaker who continue the Chateau Swap by delivering furniture from Lalande, and then receiving furniture given to them by Patrick and Stuart.
Other channels mentioned in this episode:
@ManorandMaker
@TheChateauDiaries
@LadyoftheChateauProductions
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Music:
String Quartet Emperor Hob Iii 77 Op 76 No 3: 1 Allegro (Full Track), by Joseph Haydn
Originally published by Lynne Publishing (track not PRO registered)
Purchased from NEO Sounds Ltd.
Strings Galore, by Steve Oxen
From Fesliyan Studios
Vivaldi: Autumn (Full Track) by Antonio Lucio Vivaldi
Originally published by Notepad Music (PRS)
Purchased from NEO Sounds Ltd.
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Look at you Patrick! It might not be what a professional plasterer would do , but you made your own path and it looks fabulous!
Thank you so much Rick. ❤❤❤
You did extremely well Patrick! Looked like you learned quickly, although I'm sure it didn't feel that way! Bravo!
Thank you so much and indeed….. it felt like pulling teeth. 😂😂😂. But now I’m quite confident with that pesky plaster 😂😂😂. Hugs
Making a lot of progress! Patrick, you are a master plasterer! Is that a real word? Stuart, great music selections as always! I love how you guys are keeping your plaster, paint and wallpaper true to the era of the chateau- down to the finish on the walls. More work for you, but it looks wonderful! ❤️
Thank you for your absolutely wonderful comment. I felt like I wanted to get plastered at times…. 😂😂😂 But here we go and the walls look actually great. 😮❤😊. I loved the new music Stuart used. We appreciate your support for us staying win the period of our chateau. Huge hugs and love from us ❤❤
Patrick, what you have done in the entry hall is spectacular! Your chateau is coming back to life by the minute. You and Stewart are dynamos! 🏰
Thank you so much. Now that I can plaster, I might tackle the chapel at some point! ❤. Huge hugs 😊😊
Patrick and Stuart: by now, all of those that follow your chateau restoration, know that you can accomplish any task no matter how challenging it might be. You are a great team! I will never take for granted your work. The results are always amazing. You have accomplished a lot! Thanks again for the beautiful music! ❤
That is such a kind comment. Thank you so much. ❤. Absolutely made my morning. Hugs ❤❤❤
Hugs for both of you from SoCal. 😊
@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 Hugs for both of you from SoCal. 😊
The entry already looks 100 times better! I have been so excited to see your transformation of this room as it will set the tone of what is to come ! The swap with friends is a wonderful thing and I love your chairs from LaLande
Thank you so much. It looks sooo nice already. And it true…. It sets the tone for the chateau. We are thrilled. ❤😊❤
Hi Stuart and Patrick. OMG what a difference that makes, getting all the wallpaper down and plastering the front entrance walls! Patrick you did a fantastic job! Donna was completely right! The chairs from LaLande are gorgeous! Steven and Susan are so kind. Curious now what Stuart has in his brilliant mind. Love listening to you both speak and laugh❤❤❤❤😊
Hello dear Kathy. It is almost shocking to not seeing the crumbling walls….. 😮😂😮. So pretty. We love our LaLande chairs. How lucky are we? We will hold off with the final wall decoration till guest season is over. But is going to be true chateau. Sending you love my hugs. ❤❤❤
The grand foyer is turning out so great! That sure took a lot of time and patience Patrick. I’m really excited to Stuart in his creative element again. Take care you two!❤️
Thank you so much. It now looks taller and wider….. what smooth walls and a bit of paint can do! So glad you like it. And indeed, Stuart has a fantastic idea (he was inspired by another 17th century chateau) and I am excited for him to start it this fall (can’t do it with guests in the chateau 😮😢😂. Love from Colombe❤
A big round or applause to you Patrick. You have done a great job restoring the walls. What a transformation!
Thank you so much. I came down the stairs this morning and found it shocking how nice it all looks. ❤😂❤. Huge hugs from Colombe
The walls are, wow!! What a gorgeous difference. And those chairs are beautiful!
I swear, Patrick. there's nothing you can't do! It looks wonderful.
Thank you so very much Linda. I try my best to master what we need. ❤😊❤
Great job on the walls, I look forward to seeing what Stuart's vision is for the finish.
Thank you Susan. I love his vision but I am not allowed to tell you yet. ❤😊❤
Hi Patrick and Stuart, There is a learning curve to repairing plaster. You have mastered it by trial and error. Shopping for wallpaper can also be daunting. The Chatelaine swap was a great event I see, everyone got what they needed and off loaded less useful items. Wish we could do that here. Mark & Scott
What an epic job plastering, Patrick! Just shows how giving such a daunting job a go, ends up being a huge success. I love your finds through the chateau treasures swap. I hope you’re enjoying your experiences renovating, as much as I am watching!
Thank you so much and you are absolutely right. Once I realised that plasterers are really hard to find here in the countryside (or they only can do drywall), I got over my hesitation and it was quite satisfying to do it. Hugs from Colombe ❤
Wonderful job with the plastering Patrick! The hall is a huge job and you and Stuart are really moving through it. Well done to you both!
I don't know about anyone else, but I can't wait to see Donna's reaction when she sees the hall.
Me neither ❤😊😅. You comment is absolutely fabulous ❤
@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 😍
The plasterer is exceptional . 😂⭐️⭐️
What a collossal amount of work you are accomplishing!!! 🥰❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦🏰🇫🇷
Thank you so much Kerrylynn. Love you ❤❤❤
Patrick after watching you plastering and explaining the process, I’m now a master plasterer too. In my head. 😜
😊😂😊. Lynn, if I can do and learn it, so can you! I have no bout. Love from Colombe ❤
Patrick, What a awesome plaster transformation!!! Chateau Grifferaie built a wooden platform out of wood pallets that he was able to place on his steps and then put scaffolding on top to reach two story stairway walls. Again, great job...perfection 💐
Good idea. Thanks!
Patrick, you did a wonderful job on the plaster. It looks great.
Excellent plaster work Patrick!
Thank you so much ❤❤❤. I hindsight, I actually don’t mind plastering. Who knew? 😂😊❤
@@Louise88thank you so much ❤❤❤
Great job, Patrick! A professional plasterer, in the making! It looks wonderful! ❤❤Well done!
Hello guys, I am ABSOLUTELY ADDICTED to your channel!! Unfortunately, because I am a retired public school teacher ( 33 years of teaching) I do not have the money to help support your channel but I can DEFINITELY keep watching!! You are BOTH so talented!!! How many years have you been a couple? I really admire how well suited you are to each other! Elizabeth Goodrich, Texas
Thank you Elizabeth! ❤️
What a marvellous job you have done Patrick! Those walls look beautiful. And Stuart the way you made the support on the stairs was so meticulous and strong you should patent it!
Go Patrick go!! The plastering is an enormous amount of work even for the skilled professional. It's looking fabulous already and you should be so proud😃Can't wait to see the end result! A lot has been achieved already 🌟
Thank you and thank you some more. ❤❤❤. I’ve how it looks and can’t wait to finish it soon. It is true, we have accomplished a lot and are happy with the results. Hugs from Colombe 😊
Oh Patrick, Stuart should kiss your feet for the wonderful work you did on the plastering of the walls.🤣It turned out just beautifully Bravo🎉 I understand its hard work I've been through it myself but at the end you will say Oh how great it is that we both put our heart and soul into AMAZING place we now call our home. God Bless 🙏🥰
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The plastering work has really transformed the entrance! What a difference! Another plus with buying wallpaper locally, is you can see and feel the quality before you buy. Colours can vary greatly from their online photo, to actual colours.
Thank you so much. It looks amazing. You are absolutely right, one can never see the true colour or have a feel for the quality. Huge from us ❤
Practice makes perfect. You are learning as you go along and getting better and better. Keep at it and you won't have to spend any more money to have your walls plastered. The entranceway looks so much better! Good job!
Thank you so much. And you are absolutely correct. 😊❤😊
Wow wow and wow! Patrick what a superb job…absolute legend! 🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾🍾😘
Thank you. You are so kind. ❤❤❤
Superb plaster work! I love the way all the chateau friends share pieces they don’t need. I believe there is a special bond among the people involved in this endeavor! ❤
Thank you so very much ❤. The chateau swap is such a phenomenal idea. The people at Lalande definitely have a true bind and we are blessed to be part of this group. Love you Deidra. ❤❤❤
Patrick that’s a tremendous amount of skill and accomplishment. Can’t wait to see Stewart’s next design thoughts with you.
glad the chateau swap worked out. I'm the one who gave Stephanie the idea. looks like people were happy with their items. Plastering is so much work. I admire the beautiful job you did.
It was brilliant. Thank you for the inspiration ❤❤❤. And how completely helpful. I’m glad I got over my aversion to plastering. 😂. Thank you for your wonderful comment 💖❤️💖
Lovely as always. ❤ Counting the days. Big hugs to you both. ❤❤
We are so excited to seeing you here so soon. Hugs and love from Colombe 😊
You did a great job fixing the plaster. That looked like a lot of work. What a difference already, and the entrance is s going to look amazing when done! I LOVE the black and white tiles in the entrance.
Thank you so much. It was annoyingly slow but I am very please with the results. So, no complaints from me ❤❤❤
Well done Patrick! That was a LOT of hard work, but so worth it. You are almost done!!!
Excellent job on the plaster Patrick ❤❤❤Great music choices per usual and it was lovely to see Steve and Sarah 😍😘
Thank you so much. ❤❤❤. Sarah and Steven are wonderful. 😊
Hi sweeties. Patrick, don't sell yourself short. You did a great job plastering. The hallway already looks amazing now the great hole is gone. Glad some Dahlia's are already growing. Next week i'am going shopping at a gardencentre and will look for some amazing seeds or bulbs. I'am thinking of some more wildflower seeds. So much has already been restored by you guys and looks great. I know there is still much to do but you have to be proud of what you have archieved. Have a great weekend. Hugs and kisses also for the furries 🥰😘❤️🐕
Thank you so much. We love the bulbs and seeds you sent to us. 😊❤😊. We did a lot of work and are a little tired. …😂😂😂😂😂. Love it. We will spread some of your flower seeds next week. Love you ❤😊❤
Philip and Anna from Normandie got a plasterer, cheaper and quicker than DIY
@@user-qu2el1xx5f I’m sorry, how is paying a plasterer thousands of Euros cheaper than doing it ourselves? The whole idea and premise for us and our channel is to do what we can ourselves. And we never pretend to accomplish work that behind the scenes was done by someone else like some other DIY channels have done.
Beautiful job Patrick! You are a master plasterer. It's really looking good. Much love from Oklahoma USA Jackie 🇺🇸💖
Hi Jackie. Thank you very much indeed. I’m pleased with the walls and am working to finish the upper walls….. 😊😮❤. Hugs from Colombe
The first thing that caught my eye is the absolutely beautiful chandelier shining back at me in the mirror behind you. What a gorgeous piece!
Hi Cynthia. Thank you so much. It came to us through an auction and we love it too. ❤
Amazing plastering job! What a major improvement.
Thank you very much Mark. 😊❤😊
Patrick, you transformed the foyer and staircase walls. Marvelous job that was certainly challenging. It may be difficult for you both to see the progress achieved, as there is always something else. I can assure you that you both have accomplished a great deal and should feel proud. Take care my friends, Ralph Rocchiccioli
Thank you so much Ralph. After over 18 months of a shabby chic (not so much😂😂😂) it is shocking to see the transformation. Truly appreciate your support and kindness ❤❤❤
I’ve missed you both so much! I’m glad that I made my way back to binge all that I missed. Please know that a lot of people like me live vicariously through you both. Before KZhead this won’t be a possibility for me.💗
I'm glad to see the entrance hall getting some TLC. It's such a beautiful part of your chateau. It's looking really great Patrick. ❤
Thank you so much. The hall always bothered me and I avoided the task. Now I’m so happy about it. Huge hugs. ❤
You both are an inspiration.. You maintain optimism and wit during gritty renovations that would overwhelm most of us. Best wishes as you press on!
Thank you Tracey. You are so kind. Very much appreciate your wonderful comment ❤❤❤
Oh well done, Patrick 👏👏👏
I got wobbly in the knees when you said 30 feet up... and I was sitting down. OMG I pray for your safety . Love from Syracuse New York 💕
Thank you so much. 😊. It is high up……. I have to say, it’s Ok when I don’t think about it 😮😊. But then I do I feel the same way. Thank you, i absolutely appreciate your prayers and care. Love from Colombe ❤❤❤
It is all coming along very nicely. that will make such a difference to the initial impression of the Chateau interior.
If you had told me a year ago I would be sitting ( as it's now snowing in Nevada) here and watching a man plaster a stairwell....well! But I found it most enjoyable! You do a wonderful job!
Thank you so very much. And we are so sorry about the snow. Enough already with winter. 💖😘💖
Patrick I am fascinated to watch what a repairing plaster you are making is looking good because you always find a way to achieve the best so keep improving with the support of Stuart and us take care good luck see you bye
This is a huge improvement already. I think you are doing an awesome job. You are probably seeing plaster in your sleep. It is fabulous that the chateau swap continues. Hope you both have a wonderful weekend. ❤
Hi there dear Peter. I think I taste old plaster in my sells 🤣😂🤣🤪. It looks sooo much better. We love it. And we send love to you from Colombe ❤
A most unique way to plaster, Patrick, but you got the job done never the less. I don't envy you those vertical heights in the stairwell. Stuart, you must be a wreck filming Patrick on high latters... time for that scaffolding. I love those châteaux swap sessions. Everyone benefits. Rain...rain...rain... I know how you feel since we've been drenched here, too, in Philadelphia. But, today, we got a shock... a 4.8 earthquake radiating out from the epicenter in New Jersey. Fortunately, it was just all rumblings and no damages.
Cette entrée avec ce bel escalier est magnifique 👍👍😉💜💚 j’adore
Dear Patrick and Stuart, the entry hall does not look like the same space. You did a remarkable job, Patrick. You will both keep yourselves young and fit by having the many projects to tackle in the chateau. Your house was completed in the United States, where you could have enjoyed a perfect home by relaxing and having parties, sipping cocktails and eating bon bons! However, instead you bought a large chateau in France with many rooms in need of restorations. Gluttons for punishment or going for the adventure of a lifetime? I think you chose wisely. And your subscribers are reaping the benefit of your videos, by meeting two wonderful men who are preserving an historic building, and having fun while on this wild ride. I love it!!! Many hugs to you both and be safe up on the ladder. Stephanie xx
Thank you! 💕
Dearest Stephanie. Your comment made me so happy. Need, we had the relaxed and comfortable life in the US. We too feel we made the right choice. Now, your take on is amazing. I Iike your thought that our subscribers benefit from our crazy decision. Sending you lots of love and hugs from Colombe ❤❤❤
@@patrickjourneytothechateau9452 you know Patrick, I get teary thinking how I might never have known you and Stuart had you not created this channel. One day I will book a room with you, so we can meet in person.
Fabulous plastering job. Looks like a true professional did it for you.
Thank you so much ❤❤❤❤❤. How absolutely kind of you. 😊
You are too funny Patrick! It's a good thing you are becoming a Master Plasterer because you have a lot of 400 year old walls!
😂😂😂. So true. I’m glad that after the entrance hall we take a break from plastering. Come next winter….. we will be back 😂🤣. Huge hugs
I think you did a great job with the plaster. I know how hard it is to just make small patches look good, you did an entire entrance hall, well done
The château swapping is brilliant. All beautiful pieces find a home. 💕🙏
Want that a great idea that a viewer of Stephanie’s had? And all things go to amazing homes ❤❤❤
geweldig hoe eervol die jullie die kamer naar de zoon vernoemen zo gaat de geschiedenis nooit verloren
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Patrick, you are now a Master of the plaster! Looks great. Happy weekend.
Happy weekend Iris and thank you so much ❤❤❤
Patrick, you can say the marks are from a sword fight 😆
Patrick what a difference your plastering has made. Yes there is more to do but it will be that way for years to come. It's a process, just chipping away a bit at a time. Besides you don't want to get board like you got with your home in the States. Seeing the before and after shots are quite something. It's a shame you couldn't find a smaller paint roller LOL. Hugs to all and stay well.
You did an amazing job on the massive wall space, Patrick!! And, as you & Patrick agreed, you will have projects for many years down the road!! Blessings as you welcome your 1st guests soon!!! 🦋🇺🇸
Thank you so much Jane. It was daunting……. And we are so glad we did it ourselves….. And we will not be bored, for sure. Love from Colombe ❤❤❤
Wow...that entrance hall. You took it from the gor blimey to the sublime.
Is it just me or does Patrick have the best hair on KZhead x
I am blushing and thank you so much. 😊❤😊
Hallways and staircases are so daunting to decorate. It really puts people off, mostly because we don’t know where to start. Biting the bullet is the hardest fest part. But, oh boy! It’s so satisfying when you start seeing that you’re capable of doing it yourself! The change that happens with just your two hands. At the end of process, when you look back you’ll think “I did that!” Yes it was hard work, but it wasn’t difficult. Once the hallway and stairs are complete, you can step back and feel proud that you stepped up and pushed through and did the perfect job. Donna was right to ‘push’ you into doing it. Be proud! Between you and Stuart, the chateau will be perfect. 👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Dear Carolyne. You are absolutely right and I love your comment. Hugs hugs. ❤❤❤
Plaster work well done! That was a huge job. Swapping items between chateaux is a great idea.
Walls looking great... and just with the primer on looks fresh and clean
Patrick, wonderful job!
Thank you very much Tammy ❤❤❤
Well done Patrick, it's such a difficult thing to get all the plaster looking just right.❤
On my what a mammoth task you undertook Patrick. It looks great. 😊
What an improvement to the entry!!! Nice patch work & primer!!
Patrick, you are a marvel! It looks great, so good! Stuart love your play list as always!
Fabulous job on the plastering Patrick. That is what I consider the worst job of any renovation. So 👏 for a job will done.
Patrick you are such a hard worker,love to watch you and appreciate your skills 😊❤️🦋🆒🥇🌺🌸‼️🇺🇸
Your plastering looks great Patrick !
That furniture you gave away is beautiful. How kind of you giving to another chateau owners. ❤
It was, but it was 19th century empire style and we are designing for the 18th century styles since we have an older chateau. Thanks!
Patrick, great job.
Good morning Patrick & Stuart, At the end of the day, you want something done, do it yourself! Yes, I know it is daunting at the start, just get over your mental feelings and go for it. Plan your project and get started. A qualified plasterer, would they have done a better job, I do not think so, it could have been worse. Now you know, it is done properly and it looks great. If you don't know about the previous mess, you would never imagine the mess it was. It is the same everywhere, has any person bought a property that was flawless? Debateable for sure. We are getting good rains, we had a horrible unbelievable hot dry summer, now that the pressure system is changing, it is wonderful to receive the rains, some are getting up to a 100 mls. There will be flooding, but they are warned in advance and they must make the necessary arrangements. We have some sunshine hours, then things dry out, and I am removing all my violet plants as they just hoard slugs and snails and blocking the paving, so they must go after many years of frustration. I bought some Bubiana bulbs to go into a clay pot, I think they will do well and show off their lovely colours, they are amazing. I wanted just one packet of daffodils but they only had the new hybrids, I will shop somewhere else. I loved the video, just keep going, you can take breaks at intervals afterwards. Do take care on those stairs, if the scaffolding is stable, you should be safe. Happy days, kind regards, take care, Elize.
Patrick, in all honesty, I am thoroughly impressed with your plaster work. I'm a pretty decent DIYer, and can say with confidence that I would not do it anywhere near as well as you. Love the channel!
Thank you Michael. You are truly kind and I appreciate your comment very much. That is high praise indeed. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great job Patrick! The wall looks very good ! 😊
Mister Master Plasterer ! Very successful with you new craft! Love your swap items
Amazing effort Patrick ! Huge difference!
Great progress. Loving the music choices.
Great job, Patrick! The chateau swap is such a good thing! It is not only practical in the physical sense, but it builds the ties in your community of chatelains / chatelaines. Also, building relationships with your local merchants is universally a good idea, but in France it may be almost essential. It often seems that is just how things get done. (No judgement, just an observation.)
Yes, and we do support local merchants as much as possible. It is the local tradesmen that make it difficult to support because it often takes years to schedule you in and for them to get a job done.
@@JourneytotheChateau Ohhh, that has to be so frustrating!
Well done Patrick! Truly great outcome from the mess you started with. I’m sure you must be motivated to get the job done! Carry on plaster man!
Great work on the walls , it takes such an effort to have such a good finish. I love that you laugh such a lot Patrick and Stuart’s personality blends so well with yours. Best wishes.
Bravo!! Wall looks good!!❤
❤❤ thank you ❤❤
You did fantastic work Patrick! Looks great
I knew you could do it Patrick, just got to have a go.. research and just do it, well done ... I wonder what Stuart is going to do.. great furniture swap.. I love Stuart's designs 😊
Thank You for sharing ❤
Nothing worse than blown plaster, apart from the mess on your hands but you don’t know how much damage is actually there until you start working the area. Sometimes you luck out and the job is small, but on other occasions it’s huge. You did an amazing job considering your learning as you go, on a lot of work coming your way, or self taught as you said with your sewing. ❤
That was expertly done, Patrick!
Great job Patrick!! 🎉
Thank you so much darling ❤
You did a great job
After a spell of stagnant subscriber numbers, I am pleased to see them going up steadily lately. Understandably, since your channel is very enjoyable and informative 🥳🤩❤️
Thank you so much. It can be a bit frustrating to see some channels explode while one’s own is stagnant. We are thrilled about the subscribers going up and we appreciate your wonderful comment. ❤
Hi Patrick all the hard work is paying off it is going to luck great when finished ❤❤
You two can turn your hands to anything!!! Cant wait to see the hallway finished. I hope its something very dramitic .it reminds me of the hallway and staircase in sunset boulevard.....very Norma Desmond 😂😂😂😂
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Hi Clive. Thank you for that huge compliment. It will be fall earliest to start Stuart’s vision. It will be grand in a 17th century chateau way. 😘. The staircase certainly has the Norma Desmond vibe……. We love it too ❤❤❤
Patrick what a job well done fantastic learning curve to take on plastering it looks great
Awesome job with the plaster work!! 👏 👏
Thank you so much Lisa. It was such a huge task and I avoided it as long as I could. Now that we have the first guests coming soon……. Here I go. Hope all is well. Love from Colombe ❤😊
The entry hall looks great Patrick! What a lot of hard work - as a DIYer myself I've done enough to know. I had to laugh when you said that you had done as high as you could reach. I'm 4'10" so you made it a lot higher than I could! Good luck on the final bit.