Interior Designer here. Decorating by committee never works well. I have been watching from the start without comment but…Michael has natural talent and should go with his intuition. He is absolutely on point with the issue of the white and the off white tile issue. Best regards to all! Greetings from Connecticut ⚜️😊⚜️🐩

@zinah218

26 күн бұрын

Agreed. I'm an interior designer as well. Michael is on point.

@BigAlf1945

26 күн бұрын

As an exterior designer I completely disagree

@Garden366

26 күн бұрын

Absolutely! The dark grey color will look wonderful for contrast. White will provide no contrast and Michael is correct, the white will make the almond colored tiles look dirty which is no one’s goal. Michael, go with what you know will be best and I’m sure Billy will support you!

@annvernon6930

26 күн бұрын

Shouldn’t it be what Billy and Gwen want? Michael has his cottage

@Diveintoart

26 күн бұрын

I agree! Thinking the same thing?

Does everybody know how hard it is to have your hands over your head working all day and doing such a great job

@sharonridings7418

26 күн бұрын

And leaning your neck back🙄

@user-qt1qv1te5p

26 күн бұрын

I can’t do it for 5 minutes.

@christinamarie3598

26 күн бұрын

Yes.. it’s so painful after a bit!!

@kimberlyllamas5804

26 күн бұрын

He is tiny but mighty!

@TomTomicMic

26 күн бұрын

You wouldn't do it unless you wanted or had to, Simon did the Kitchen Convent ceiling and he's at least twice his age, it's a mixture of energy and experience, both can cope but at different levels!?!

Dark columns in kitchen!!! I agree with Michael, very lovely color. It will all come together as Michael sees color vision. Colorado Cherri

@stewartmcardle8149

26 күн бұрын

Yes.... indeed it is..... painfully hard.

My late dad was a plasterer by trade, watching Yannis plastering is so comforting. I know my dad would have been swearing doing those arched ceilings, hard, hard work. Yannis is doing such a great job ❤

@deanbrunner261

26 күн бұрын

Makes my shoulders hurt just watching

@matanjaburger2872

26 күн бұрын

And hes doing it whit a big smile 😂❤

@BigAlf1945

26 күн бұрын

He's so full of spunk!

Michael is right about the color of the metal columns

I agree Michael, the gray is much better on the columns, they are more visible now.

When all is said and done, Yanis deserves a statue in recognition of his endless devotion to these properties.

Michael is 100% correct with the color choice for the columns. Totally agree!

I prefer the darker columns, it's more classy

26 күн бұрын

That’s exactly what I thought … classy! After all, it’s Micheal! Classy with a smile that lights up the room💕

@marytaylor9185

26 күн бұрын

I think the floor has a buttery yellow. White would be too stark. White ceilings only.

I agree with Michael to paint the columns dark. Breaks up the room! 😊

I completely agree with having the contrast of darker columns and a bright ceiling. The room is certainly large enough to handle the darker colored columns. What a stately look!

You know the best part of your videos??? Everyone's laughter!!!

A paste made of white vinegar and sodium bicarb is a great tile cleaner. Also toilet bowl cleaner helps with calcium build up and works best if left covered with plastic for 24 hours.

@bonniesteinke6624

25 күн бұрын

My go to laundry stain remover is 2 parts hydrogen peroxide mixed with 1 part baking soda and a bit of Dawn dishwashing liquid. It is safe for colours, unlike bleach. It is a type of homemade Oxiclean .

As a former tile contractor, I would use 10 parts of water to 1 part muratic acid. Fans to ventilate. This will remove even the iron and dirt stains that haven't seeped under glaze.

I like the Grey! It makes them blend in rather than be all in your face.

@capaeo5532

26 күн бұрын

Would be afraid of having my face all in the columns if they blend too well!

The columns look great. Michael strikes again. 🥰

BILLY! Please vary Yanis work so he can rest. It’s tough to do all that above head plastering.

Yanis is kicking so much ass on the plaster.

Baking soda with the hydrogen peroxide. Baking soda holds it on and then the baking soda helps scrub it off. I used it all the time on mole and rust when I cleaned peoples houses. Make a paste with it.

Michael; you are right! White against cream makes cream look dirty! I like contrast, but, I don’t live there

The dark color highlights the details in the columns.

The dark colour is lovely.

I really like the gray on the post. Much better!

Oh my, how regal, love the dark color on the columns.

Love the dark color on the pillars.

Pretty surprising that there’re ppl doubting Michael’s color choice when he’s an amazing artist who clearly knows what he’s doing.

Keep the gray column, absolutely! Lovely contrast!

Wow Yannis! That ceiling is spectacular!

I love the gray on the columns. It gives them a more substantial importance and an increased look of strength.

Dupray Steam Cleaner - get the professional White unit - Made in Italy - It blasts the tile clean with steam - U can use for a lot of other chores as well

I like the colour of the column, definitely need the contrast.

Fantastic work Yannis 🇬🇧and all the others

@myrnamcmillan4755

26 күн бұрын

Yanis, you have become a true artist with your plastering. we are all so proud of you, and you just get on with it, bravo yanis ❤.

Must be about one of the worst jobs he could be given plastering that ceiling for a newbie plasterer

Of course, Michael was right! The color of the columns works just fine. We just have to trust his artistic eye. 😊 The hydrogen peroxide will work. Just let it sit for about 15 minutes before scrubbing. I use it to clean hard water stains in my bathroom.

Billy and Michael, did you see the vlog from Chateau Purnon in the last couple of days? They have discovered original wallpapers and discuss plans to save and/or reproduce.

BILLY & MICHAEL … Ask Stephanie to ask her chapel restoration people what they use to restore tiles. I’m sure they have very specific effective products.

@joegarrity6284

26 күн бұрын

That's a great idea!

Straight white vinegar might work on the tiles.

Yanis, wow, you're doing a wonderful job. I bet Simon is so very proud of you. I can't wait to see Yanis and Simon together working again. The old kitchen is coming to life again, and it looks great so far.

Love the Dark columns look just right 👍🤗 Love Sue❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

Another thing to try on the green (chlorophyll) 11:50 is intense UV light to break down the pigment in the chlorophyll. The green stains are chlorophyll, a plant pigment, the UV light will break down the C=C double bonds; the pigment will still be present underneath the glaze but invisible to the naked eye. I'd suggest going easy with the chemicals on the old tiles otherwise you risk damage to the glaze, i.e., you'll end up pitting the surface of the glaze. I'm speaking as an old chemistry major and teacher.

🙋‍♀️💯 Agree, The pillar looks AMAZING! Excellent choice in color! 😍🥰🤟🤗

Love the dark columns!

Poor tiny yanis!! Cant imagine how sore his arms and shoulders are after overhead work!! Not to mention the demolition in the library!! What a machine!!

Michael, you are right. The color contrast is great. It brings out all of the details of the post. Beautiful.

A note from CA, USA. Working on baths in an old home and the old tiles were full of lead. Who knew? We had to have specialists come out to remove them. I know you are keeping yours in so just take care when. working with them. The kitchen's looking great. Love watching your team interactions. Each of you is a gift to us, your appreciative audience!

You can mix peroxide with cream of tartar to a paste and plaster it on the surface a leave for 24 hours then rinse off Wella!!!

@45Grace2009

26 күн бұрын

Voila!

@patriciarichards3186

25 күн бұрын

Oh yes much easier to clean off as opposed to GLUE 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Thank you for making the iron kitchen roof/ terrace supports a suitable lovely colour guys.. Lovin the kitchen resto.

The dark grey for the columns looks great, plus it will make the room pop. And gives detail to the columns ❤

You can buy powdered hydrogen peroxide. It may work better for that project…..

The beauty supply has hydrogen peroxide in 140 volume. It would work.

@creative227

26 күн бұрын

It may come in cream form too!

i agree with you...the darker columns are better...stick to your guns...Rick in Toronto Canada

I agree with the painting the columns dark. They have a beautiful simplicity to them and now are a feature. Plus, with the darker color there is less of a chance someone could accidentally walk into them.

The Little Green greens is great!

Love the color used on the kitchen columns. Brilliant choice of color!!!

The dark paint on the posts works really well.

You'll need to go over the details in the column so they show because they are stunning.

To get my corian sink back white I mixed 9% peroxide and bicarbonate of soda. Brush it in and leave it overnight. Gloves definitely but no fumes. As a retired Hairdresser the peroxide we use is a light cream consistency. Available online from Amazon . Grey definitely better for the pillars. Great job Yannis hope your neck isn’t aching too much❤❤❤👏👏👏

Yannis you are an incredible young man, your/work ethic is a great witness to all ….well done. Kiwi NZ

There were companies 90's that refurbished wall tiles by spray painting them with a two part auto paint .

Great work Janis!

Original dark columns is exactly right, the colour you are using is beautiful

My vote goes for the dark color! I'm 78 an American citizen, and will be using my vote for as long as I can! I just pray that a large majority of my fellow citizens will do the right thing for us and the rest of the world as well!

Contrast - quite nice! And though you didn't mention it - also a safety measure, imagining a kitchen aflutter in preparation for hundreds of guests and etc...and there goes the tray filled with perfectly appointed desserts and the waiter who in haste didn't 'see' the column. Of course, my opinion only. I am having almost as much fun watching y'all recreate these spaces as I suppose y'all are performing the actual restoration.

@capaeo5532

26 күн бұрын

Exactly!

Maybe the walls should be painted the same colour as the tiles? It'd still be bright. Looking forward to seeing more, whatever you choose :-)

Ooh Michael , if your on you channel Pleeze could we get a little peek at the greenhousearium!!lol just a couple of mins ,, please and thank you big love from Blackpool x. Ps did you find your fan , maybe your little piggy has it 😅

Michael, once you cracked the lid on a sealed hydrogen peroxide container, it has a very short self life. Exposure to air, as well as direct sunlight will lead to it's break down. Having used hp in a 25% solution as a plumber, I found that ordering it just before need directly from a chemical supply house was best. As usual, another stunning "eyeball" color choice that just popped! Michael, I'm starting to think if you wanted something purple with yellow spots it would look fantastic; your color sense is awesome! Loved Yanis' plaster moustaches on the bill of his cap- truly a man very close and dedicated to his work! We will know it is finished when Rick fails to find something worthwhile to do, I'm sure- nothing seems too big nor anything too small for Rick to touch it and make it better!

Yanis is so serene when he is plastering, even his face…it is beautiful. I think Michael is bang on about using grey on the pillars, he has a perfect eye for colour, and the finished whole. Rick is so steady at whatever job he is on, it is a pleasure to watch him., as is Michael, getting at this kitchen is making him happy. Great filming Billy, love your drone sequences, and views of these three working so absorbed in their tasks…and I LOVE that toad. Music is perfect.🖤🇨🇦

Concur with Michael, those stunning columns look amazing with dark grey paint, the look, grand, imposing and industrial. There was one clip where the column was half painted so it was clearly to see exactly, how grubby the whit paint made the tiles look. Great job guys 👌👌

A mouse in the chapel organ - a toad in the kitchen - mmm, another tall tale?

It will be lovely to have you back on your channel Michael! Thank you for the video!

Columns are glorious! Color is awesome and Michael is bang on with the dark color to make the decor in the kitchen truly stand up to much of the rest of the house. Very well done, Michael!

Do what you want Michael

Mix hydrogen peroxide with bicarbonate of soda to make a paste

The columns are beautiful painted! Yanis, your neck and shoulders are going to appreciate a weekend of rest! You are an amazing talented worker! Simon is going to be so pleased with your work! Greetings from Pennsylvania, USA! 💕🐻🌷

Thank you for sharing 😊

Love the colour on the columns! Beautiful ❤

Michael’s right, dark paint is much better!

For sure the grey, it looks perfect!

I've had problems with heat messing up my chemicals as well. I sympathize, Michael!!! It's frustrating!!

Michael is correct about using the darker color on posts

I think Michael and Rick such combination!!! Absolutely love the banter! They need their own channel; of course Yanis/ Daisy must go with Mrs Patmore! So exciting to see all the projects ready for Dad's monumental birthday!!! Love you guy's! ❤

Great tunes and vid ! thanks Billy :)

I like the columns either way. You make wonderful choices, so I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

Michael, caustic soda and wallpaper paste could work. A steam cleaner and CIF multi surface cleaner I use and brings the tiles and grout up well.

Just loving getting to see so much of Michael!

Looking absolutely fabulous! I would try buckets of denture cleanser tabs on the tiles. Pro-dark columns. Less likely to collide with them

The kitchen will be amazing! Great work and design style 👏👏👏👏

How exciting Michael I am looking forward to you making videos on your channel again then we get twice as much fun, yours and Billy’s

Hi, Michael. I love that dark shadowy green.... It will disappear and not detract from other elements and colours you use. Plus it is much warmer then that cold white. Brilliant choice.

Love the darker columns! Well done Michael! Yannis - the plaster looks amazing!

The dark grey is beautiful! Cant imagine how gorgeous it looks in person. So glad you decided to paint the columns!

The dark column colour looks beautiful! White is meh 🫤

These columns can look gorgeous in charcoal to contrast with the rest of the kitchen. They are beautiful.

Love, love the paint color on the column! Very classy!

I love the contrast of colours . Amazing job , you all have endless energy and wonderful enthusiasm. ❤

Designer here too.. White and cream can make a stunning scheme - but not aged, dirty cream.. I would have preferred brazed raw steel (oiled) for the columns, and the colour Michael has chosen is as close to that as you can get, so I absolutely agree with the colour: An alternative could be matte terra-cotta - look at the old floor tiles - the terra cotta colour makes sense in the bigger scheme of things, but I still prefer the gunmetal colour: For what it is worth, when I have done restoration of old white marble to remove smoke stains etc., I use a chloring bleach but layer saturated paper towels over it, and keep wetting them down with chlorine - it keeps the moisture alive long enough for it to be absorbed by the marble - otherwise it doesn't penetrate.. worth a try..

Love what is happening in this kitchen. Here in Canada we use melamine paint over tiles. Makes them look like new

Just watching this video you can see how badly yellowed the tiles look compared to the fresh white. I know they've not been cleaned yet, but I agree with you Michael. Dark pillars and white ceiling. Looking fantastic! Crack On! 😊

Just love watching these hardworking, fabulous guys doing everything they do‼️ I looked forward to every video you post. I have love for each and every one of this dedicated team‼️😍

The columns are gorgeous! I’d be tempted to do something to bring out the details at the top but the color is fantastic for a kitchen.