VALSPAR TRADE Transforms grade II listed properties bringing them into the modern day .
Situated off Castle Square in Lincoln , Bailgate consists of a series of narrow streets that connect the city ’ s medieval Cathedral to the Roman-built Newport Arch , a local landmark . Given the storied history of the area , it ’ s a very desirable tourist and living location , located just outside of Lincoln city centre .
It is this that drew Jam-Jar Developments to the opportunity of purchasing and renovating the three properties . Jared Newman , Owner at Jam-Jar Developments , said : “ We originally booked to view only one of the homes on Bailgate . However , after seeing the three next to each other and how beautiful the area was , we knew that we had to buy all of them .
“ We started with number 31 , which features an amazing , exposed stone wall that we believe dates back to the 3rd century .”
“ Valspar Trade was the perfect fit . We ’ ve used it for years on our other properties and so knew how well it performs in terms of durability . We ’ ve always found the coverage to be fantastic and it adheres brilliantly in very few coats , ensuring each tin goes a long way .”
As part of their plans for the homes , 31 and 33 were to be used as holiday lets for visitors to the area , while 32 was to be put on the market for private sale . With two of the properties intended for private rental usage , able to accommodate up to eight guests each , it was important that the interior finishes were durable and easy to clean .
Jared explained further : “ With this in mind , we chose to use Valspar Trade Contract Matt and Tough Matt throughout all three properties to provide a longlasting finish that would be easy to maintain . Given the holiday let market , we knew there would be the potential for scuff marks to be left on the walls , meaning that we needed a paint that would both stand up to the test and allow for quick cleaning .
When it came to the interior design element of the renovations , Jared looked to use a range of different colours : “ When it comes to choosing the colours and tones , I tend to follow what is on-trend and what we feel best fits the individual space . In this case , we knew we wanted something warm , that didn ’ t overpower the properties existing aesthetic and history . To this end , we had the paint mixed to Shetland Sweater , Summer Grey and Navy Bean for throughout all three homes . While they are all grey hues , the touch of stone helps to reflect light throughout the spaces , while also not looking too clinical .”
For some of the more complex substrates on the exterior of the house , Jared needed a specialist solution , saying : “ We also used
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