For a refurbishment of three Grade II listed properties in Lincoln’s historic Bailgate area to a series of modern new homes, Valspar Trade’s Contract Matt and Direct to Wood & Metal paint were used, amongst others, by property developers, Jam-Jar Developments.
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.”
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 long-lasting 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.
“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.”
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 Valspar Trade’s Direct to Wood & Metal and Masonry Smooth emulsions. The exterior paint range was ideal for some of the wooden finishes on the backs of the houses, where we used Valspar Trade combined Knot Block Wood Primer & Undercoat underneath to ensure a consistent finish. Then, for some of the tougher exterior finishes of the homes, like the windows, we used Masonry Smooth which we had colour matched to another shade we liked.
“This product is great, being tough and able to withstand any adverse weather without cracking or peeling. It’s not often that you find a supplier that produces an exterior eggshell product, but Valspar Trade’s is brilliant and worked well across the outside of each of the homes, so we knew we’d get a quality finish.”
Renovation works began in October 2023, with 33 Bailgate completed in July 2024. All three properties have been well received, with 32 Bailgate already sold and the other two homes receiving positive reviews from guests.
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