When we last left my progress on finish work in some of the rooms, I realized there were huge gaps between the wall sheetrock and the ceiling tiles, letting in cold air from the attic.It was fortuitous that I had only tacked up some of the crown molding but most of it wasn't up since I had to trim it as the installed sheetrock was thicker than what I had torn out.
In preparation for the finish work, this summer I bought an air compressor on sale, and a 4-pack containing pneumatic guns that could handle various sizes of finish nails/staples when they were on sale. Then, a couple weeks ago I bought a 10" sliding compound miter saw (I wanted a dual miter, but that was way too much money to justify spending). I got the slider as it can double as a 12" radial arm saw too. The craft room has been doing duty as the workshop for now.
Once I got all the gaps properly filled, it was time to figure out how to use my power tools. I broke in the compressor a couple of weekends ago (per instructions), and oiled up the 16 guage nail gun (per instructions) and set to work yesterday. I managed to get up all the molding for the bedroom, two walls worth in the craft room (the rest had just come down to fill gaps, so it isn't painted yet), and almost three walls in the living room.
In the living room, somewhere I either misplaced a short section, or it broke when I removed it (hell, that was back in June, I can't remember). Also, I haven't removed the molding along the wall opposite the door and bay window. The couch is just under it, and I don't feel a cold draft. Plus, I am still dithering over what I am going to do with that wall, so will leave it for later.
The crown molding isn't perfect by any means - it isn't really a job that one person can do perfectly (especially at corners), and the old crown molding isn't in the best of shap anyway. But, as I indicated in previous posts, the ceiling will eventually be replaced with sheetrock, and there aren't any glaing issues that pop out to the casual glance, so it is good enough for now.
Looking nice! We've been coping with an impromptu bathroom remodel here, wanna come help ;)
Posted by: Ruth | November 09, 2014 at 09:40 AM
You really know how to make your mother envious. I've always thought that a compressor would be a neat thing to have - and a real miter box!
You are still making rapid progress. Good for you!
Posted by: Cop Car | November 09, 2014 at 04:28 PM