Years ago, I took one of those public tours of the White House with my wife and kids. I was appalled at how shabby the craftsmanship looked on the walls and window frames. I take pride in plastering and painting my home, but it looked like it was sloppily done at the White House.
Donald Trump is a perfectionist, and he ensures that any work done on his personal possessions (including his homes, hotels, aircraft and cars) is near perfect. It is a severe downgrade for him to move to the White House (until he can get some remodeling accomplished).
Noticed the same thing when I took a White House tour a couple decades ago. Was surprising.
Agree with the rest of your comment, too.
(Ironically, their mock-up of the White House at the GW Bush presidential museum at Baylor has FAR superior workmanship.)
"Appalled." Sounds like my mom. Not impressed at all. She first saw the WH in 1962, she was only a child but was shocked at how shabby it was inside! Dust, odor, and decaying drapes and carpets. I guess that was before Mrs. Kennedy got around to rehabbing it.
I've always wanted to tour it but I'm expecting it will be a disappointment. (Do they even have tours of the place?)