Renovators’ notes Fine finishes

Gumtree (gumtree.co.za); Ballito Seconds (find them on Facebook) and Atomic Demolishers (031 579 4560, demolisherdurban.co.za) KR Projects Price tag: R375 000

803 1047) Plascon’s Warmwood, Winterhaven and California Dreaming in the main en-suite bathroom; Plascon’s Parmesan Sauce and Beige on the back patio; Glenrock – a colour the Stockils mixed using various blends now registered at BBS Mica Ballito (032 946 8400) – on balcony walls and exterior of house

1When the Stockils bought the house, it needed work. “The asking price was reduced, so we could afford to spend R375 000 on renovations,” says Simon. They had the exterior plastered to cover the exposed red brick and installed a white cement edging around the windows to give the house a more modern look.