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.

Comments

[kaithriona.livejournal.com]

Thumb injury aside, that is beautiful. It also explains why the ceiling is plywood. I was going to ask but now it makes perfect sense.

[kaithriona.livejournal.com]

Totally off topic...... I'm listening to "The Force Cast" podcast of 6/27 while sewing. They are interviewing Tom Hodges (comic book artist). He's the only comic artist I could name. Not a reader of them but came across his Star Wars drawings and liked them. Anyway.....went to his website. Found his LJ and YOU are listed as one of this friends there. So is Siobhan. And he friended you both. Way cool! Mary Catherine, too.

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.