HALLWAY RENOVATION (with pics )

[dude_diy]

Hi, thought id post some hallway renovation pictures. Its still a work in progress as i've been extending my home as well. Jobs i've done, stripped walls, removed a beautiful carpet! laid tiles, fitted coving, removed landing rad, fitted doors and new casings, changed position of loft hatch, fitted door furniture, new skirting, sanded the walls several times, painted etc etc....the list goes on. Had a part P sparky mate help with electrics. Pleased to say everything else was a solo effort. Thanks for all the support and replies on this forum.....

 

[Steve]

How bright do you need your doorway?

 

[dude_diy]

Ah.... yes 4 X 50watt! we like it bright. It doubles up as a solarium. You just reminded me that I may need to get some lower wattage bulbs. Looks great when there on though, really sets off the smooth walls each to there own!

 

[Steve]

Dont use lower wattage bulbs - if you dont need so much light, use 2 LED replacements opposite corners. They aren't very functional, but perfect for this, IMO. only about 2 watts each.

 

[dude_diy]

Cheers for the idea steve.

 

[leedrummond]

what colour carpet ? to go with them walls, im doing a similar thing

 

[andy2306]

Ive got the same colour scheme in my lounge, went for a gold carpet, looks great, not sure how it would wear on the hallway though!

 

[ColJack]

did you notch the joists to fit those downlighters? they look to line up with the joists visible in the earlier photo..

that curtain rail looks a little low on the right also.. about 4mm...

 

[dude_diy]

Joists were notched.... sharp eye on the curtain rail! its now level just a quick tighten of the screws on one side.

 

[FourFootMedia]

Joists were notched....

Wait, you took big chunks out of the joists and then fitted red hot downlights against them?

 

[ColJack]

that was my concern..

you've also weakened the floor structure.. notching the underside of beams is a big no-no..

why didn't you just install 2 in the middle of the gap?

and level eyesight is just one of my many annoying habits.. my mates hate me for being critical all the time..

 

[dude_diy]

Joists were notched? you misunderstood me, they were just notched to allow the lighting circuit cable through. Then covered with a metal protective strip.. Its a really old post so answered your reply yesterday quickly. the lights have 200mil clearance from the side of the joists as well, no matter how it looks on the pics. There also fire rated.