Divide and conquer…more ceiling work
by projectbuddy
All of the gaps where the wood beams met were filled with quality wood filler (the kind that smells odd but really binds well). Then these joints were sanded smooth. Even though everything fit together perfectly on the workbench, the ceiling is still slightly irregular, and so gaps were unavoidable.
The gaps between the beams and the plasterboard were filled with joint compound and then smoothed flat. Then these were sanded as well. It was a careful balance between doing what was truly horizontal and doing what was right for the house because of how it had settled over time.
I used premixed joint compound for consistency and two 4-inch joint compound knives with an improvised application technique. With one in each hand, I could work left-handed or right-handed, depending on what work was needed, and the knife in the non-working hand served as a hawk.
Applying joint compound to the plasterboard was the most rewarding step. As soon as each square was complete with no gray plasterboard showing, it was immediately gratifying! The “divide and conquer” work concept really worked! Here and there the unplanned irregularities catch the light in interesting unexpected almost artistic ways.
This photograph was taken September 2012.
Really looking good!
Thanks! There are times when I look at the ladder and then just go the other way! And baseball season is over, so I don’t have any games to watch from Seat 12 as a “reward” after a long day of working on the house. Anyway, I really appreciate the encouragement because this project is huge!
Beautiful work! This ceiling is going to be jaw dropping.
Thanks, Stacey! I’ve already been giving some thought to paint color since there’s a big 30% off sale this weekend. I am leaning now towards a lighter palette than I had planned on previously. Maybe that’s the influence of your mid-century white modern walls?!? They really show off the objects that you’ve collected. Colors, textures, everything looks awesome!