Eventually when you come to resell, a pool is an added plus. But for your own purposes, emptying the pool and adding a deck over it with a hinged door and steps placed below would be great for storage (as per option b but bearing in mind you could revert). All the best for your lovely new home.

Choosing wall paints for your house can be a very challenging decision. There are many things which you may not generally know before buying wall paints. To help you make an educated decision while purchasing wall paints, here are the most FAQs about paint. What does curing period mean? Why should one follow this process? Curing period is the time taken for the paint to dry. It is done so that the paint does not react with the chemical present in the cement. How long does a painting project take and how long does it last for? The duration of the painting depends on the number of rooms you plan to paint, and how many painters are working. The Interior walls take approximately 10 to 15 days, and the Exteriors usually take approximately 15 days. Good paints applied with the correct number of coats generally last for 5 to 6 years. Can the products be applied during the rainy season? It’s quite risky to paint during the rainy season. If in case, you go ahead with the painting and it rains heavily, not allowing enough time for the paint to dry, you might have to face problems. Hence, we recommend you to observe the weather condition and then go ahead with painting. How quickly does the paint dry? Duration of painting depends on the number of rooms you plan to paint and how many painters are working. Paint drying time for Emulsion is 4 hours minimum, though 6 to 8 hours is preferred. Distemper takes 6 to 8 hours, while Enamel, Primer, Lustre and Matt Finish require 8 to 10 hours. Touchwood takes 6 to 8 hours. How many coats of paint should be applied? Depending on the condition of the walls and the colour of previous paint, 2 to 3 coats should be applied. What is the expiry date of the paints? The general expiry date of the paint is 3 years from the date of manufacture of the Paint. If you have opened the lid of the product, we recommend you use the product within the next 24 hours. What are the do’s and don’ts to remember while painting? Do’s: 1) Save on costs; buy paint in the largest pack possible. 2) Stir and strain the paint thoroughly before application. 3) Rectify existing surface problems like cracks/seepage, etc. before the actual painting process. 4) Check the surface for dampness or water seepage. 5) Always clean spilled/splashed paint with a recommended thinner while it is still wet. Don’ts: 1) Do not use cotton rags for cleaning, use soft synthetic or muslin cloth 2) Do not apply the next coat without the first one drying 3) Do not sandpaper very hard, otherwise, there will be scratches, roughness, and poor gloss. 4) Do not apply very thick coats, otherwise, there will be a thick rough finish, resulting in slow drying. 5) Avoid mixing paints yourself. Buy readymade paints as far as possible, otherwise, there will be patchy and inconsistent columns in the finish.

Thanks for both of your responses CUBSpaces team and Shweta from Shades studio. It really gives a clarity about possible consequences. I am now doubt free about changing whole things in Bathroom as it will be interconnected. However will appreciate your opinion on few things: 1. Kitchen wall tiles: I have those from countertop height to roof(almost area of 6X15 feet) which are good and not hollow. I changed countertop 5 years back without any damage to these tiles. It might cost me another 10-15 K, but I feel the whole process and quantity of wasting old good tiles makes me little sad. 2. kitchen countertop: Made new around 5 years back. I don't expect to get it all intact. But large pieces can be cut and can be used as top for other freestanding structures like dishwasher, front load washer, heighten base cabinets, etc. 3. Plywood: I don't mind giving enough labour charges for old sheets recycle. I am planning to use doors, loose sheets(like kept on bed frame of settee frame.) or parts of big frames like settee. I am keen on reducing waste than to save money. You can see various DIY ideas by western people, who remove or sand laminates and re-paint furniture, or carefully remove hollow tiles and re-attach them. Some are also re-painting ceramic tiles. I am just asking myself: Are we creating more and more waste by use and throw approach every 10-15 years, just because we can afford it?

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