And So…It Continues.
In October, Cody waved hello. The ceiling does not look too bad. This is deceiving. Note the wall to the right; this is the south wall.
The south wall. And the damaged ceiling, thus, revealed. Here, Scott and Justin install the first piece of sheetrock. Note how I did not pull off the original circa-1921 remaining plaster. Down the road somebody could restore the original ceiling.
Cody redux.
Squee! This is the first time since 2014 that the hole in the SE corner has been fixed. Ross VERY excited.
As previously mentioned, I will do a grid on the ceiling via 2×6 boards. The boards will cover ALL the joints between the sheetrock, reducing mudding/taping by 95%. Note how the 2×6 boards are 12-inches away from the perimeter walls?
This was a Cody suggestion, recreating the effect in the dining room which Cody did, where the frieze continues onto the ceiling. And also recreating…
The same effect in the parlor of the Cross House. The frieze continues onto the ceiling by 4-inches.
Back to the drawing. The grid could not all be squares as the room is not square. But the outer corners ARE square and each will sport…
…a petite ceiling light, a type used exactly for this kind of situation. Ross VERY excited!
With the brass cover plate removed, the petite fixtures are understood.
I salvaged the four fixtures from a house to be demolished in Kansas City, previously posted about.
I also salvaged the center chandelier.
Corner light wiring in!
Sheetrock is VASTLY easier to install using magical equipment. Magical RED equipment! Thanks Justin (L) and Scott!
Drum roll please: SHEETROCK DONE! Looking east.
DONE! Looking north. The spaces between the sheetrock will be covered by the 1×6 boards.
The brilliance of all this is that the mudding/taping will be reduced by 95%. The pre-painted 1×6 boards will cover over the seams in the sheetrock.
The brilliance of all this is that sanding and the attendant HORRIBLE dust will be reduced by 99%.
As I post this, I am a day away from turning 65. And whatever reduces my workload make me VERY happy.
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Love the plans and the lights. That ceiling is going to be stunning when it is finished. It is a beautiful design whether it is hiding seams or not.
For me? I would at least put tape over the seams even though they will be covered as a means of sealing from drafts. But that is me being extra finicky. I actually put two vapor barriers in my bathroom when I was redoing the tile around the tub. Insulation between the studs, vapor barrier, greenboard, vapor barrier, cement board, then tile. I took photos at each step of the process in case I ever needed to know what I did behind all that. I do that for all of these sort of projects because I can’t rely on remembering what is hidden. Should I ever sell the house I would probably print out everything and create some sort of scrapbook or journal for the new owners so they would know that was going on in case of future repairs of any kind. Installing the dishwasher was a nightmare compared to the bathroom.
The carriage house is becoming elegant. Happy Birthday Ross!
Happy Birthday Ross. Those lights are great! Can’t wait to see it finished. I love the dining room.
Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a marvelous day.
Clever solution, and Cody’s contribution to it is brilliant. The corner lights are also a lovely addition. And Happy Birthday! XOXOXO
Happy Birthday! May it be a fruitful year with much happiness and health for you!
Happy birthday, my friend.
Happy birthday! Don’t loose your fire! You have faced and powered through many a hot days full of fear!! …when you bring up your age it feel like you are starting to give up. You can’t slow down or stop until the exterior is solid. The soul of the house still needs you. Much love and well wishes.
Happy Birthday! Winter babies are the smartest!
Will you edge the 1 X 6 boards with perpendicular 1 X 1 1/4
strips to evoke the look of the original faux beams in the donor house?
Happy Birthday vibrant Ross & may all your birthday wishes and dreams come true as yo7 turn 65!
Ceiling work with the addition of the vintage lights will be amazing!
The magnificent red and utilitarian instrument Justin & Scott used to install the sheetrock is genius!
I think Cody will be very happy in the Carriage House when the decor is Cody magnificent according to his usual impeccable taste!
Happy Birthday! What a great way to spend it. Progress!
Happy Birthday, Ross! I hope you’re spending the day doing something that makes you happy!
Your plans for the ceiling sound great. Can’t wait to see what you have planned for paint colors.
I’m sure it will be something I never would of thought of, but will, nevertheless, look amazing when
it’s all done!
First of all, Happy 65th birthday. That drywall machine Red, I have one similar to it, it is a back saver.
Can’t wait to see it! Happy Early Birthday!
Happy Birthday Ross, enjoy your day tomorrow. The ceiling is going to look great, I’m excited to see the finished product with the chandelier and corners lights.
Happy 65th, Ross!!
The ceiling idea is great!!
As are you!! Hugs!
Bravo! Happy birthday Ross!
Happy Birthday to the most magnificent saver of magnificent old things!
PS Make sure you sign up for Medicare this month or within the next three months.