Time for a beer... and a shower.

[acdntlpoet]

We worked on the tin ceiling more today. Got the main field up in one section:


Then decided to add the filler and cornices in the same section before we move on to the rest:






Next up is to complete the first section and tighten up all the seems, then move on to do the same thing for the other 3 sections.

Honestly, I'm not entirely sure my thumb will survive this ceiling installation. I have hit it no less than 150 times just installing what you see in the pictures.

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Toolz v. Thumbz

[elmunadi.livejournal.com]

suggestion: cost of renting or buying a light duty power nailer (either battery, electric, or air-driven) is far less than long term care for shattered/splattered thumb. also much less tiring overall, given that you're working in an awkward position in the first place. allows for one hand to position the tile, the other the nailer. more accuracy, less fuss, faster, safer, easier, keeps macho intact via use of POWER tool while saving thumb and adrenal glands.

Re: Toolz v. Thumbz

[acdntlpoet.livejournal.com]

Suggestion not taken lightly :)
I had considered this route (power nailer) before we even ordered the tin, but opted to go the traditional route with decorative nailheads since the ceiling is fairly low and we wanted to do it "right".

Well... I finally had enough and bit the proverbial nail. Bought a Paslode 16ga Angle Finish nailer and went to town. See my most recent post. You can't tell the difference in the nail heads. Oh well, live and learn. At least I can say I did one section by hand :)

Now, I know it isn't a project until you bleed on it, but does internal hemorrhaging count? ;)