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tag: ceilings

Mountain Porch Retreat

WarthConstruction, member | November 14th, 2011

Our region has an extended outdoor season that the homeowners wanted to take full advantage of. The existing deck was not adequate for hosting large parties and had no covered space for protection...

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How To Use SketchUp's "Photo Match" Feature to Efficiently Design Remodeling Projects

TheTimberTailor, member | September 7th, 2011

See how importing digital photos into SketchUp can jump-start the design process and aid bidding and selling your next built-in cabinet project.

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How to Prevent Cracks in Drywall

ScottG, contributing writer | August 5th, 20114 comments

A remodeling contractor and self-described perfectionist is bugged about defects that have appeared in a ceiling he's just installed

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Framing a dropped coffer ceiling

carpenter1138, member | July 17th, 2011

This will have a "suspended" or "droped" coffer that has the same curve as the barreled ceiling when completed. The ceiling above will be wood with rope lighting. More pictures to come!

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Custom-Stained, Poplar Coffered Ceiling

carpenter1138, member | June 29th, 2011

Thi s a custom made Beamed ceiling. The beams are made of poplar and the cabinets are cherry. The beams are custom stained to match the color of the cabinets. The decorative crown had to be custom...

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Mahogany Trim

mcconstruction, member | March 31st, 20113 comments

I worked on this house with the Builder from start to finish. It took us about 3 months to do the finish work. Mostly mahogany a couple rooms were american cherry. All of the copes were done by hand...

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Coffered Ceiling

NHAccents, member | March 28th, 2011

This was a project that would have been more difficult if it were not for the article in Fine Homebuilding on "Coffered Ceilings".  Made of poplar crown, baseboard, finger jointed trim boards...

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Quick and Slick: Install Crown Molding the SketchUp Way

TheTimberTailor, member | March 21st, 2011

Forget all the "cut upside-down and backwards" stuff you've learned about installing crown molding. On The Digital Job Site with SketchUp and the "Follow Me" tool even a novice can get perfect 3D installation every time!

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Dining Room Remodel

Mikebelz, member | January 24th, 2011

This is a recent remodel. It started with the master bath and closet, and ended up encompassing the master bedroom, the second floor hallway, foyer, powder room, library, dining...

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Custom Woodworking

GCloutier, member | January 2nd, 20112 comments

Being able to pass on your skills and tools to your son is a great life experience. 

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Arts and Crafts Oak Kitchen with a Coffered Ceiling

MarkAReed, member | January 1st, 2011

Andersen Project This kitchen project was part of a complete house gut and remodel. We added level beams to the way out of level, bowed ceiling. The outside wall was removed...

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How to Keep Noise Under Control

ScottG, contributing writer | November 9th, 20105 comments

Too much noise is a nagging environmental problem that can be every bit as objectionable as cold air drafts or low indoor air quality. Noise from an outdoor source--a nearby freeway or construction...

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This Combination Drywall Rasp Does Three Jobs Better Than The Old Single-Duty Models

JFink, Senior Editor | October 29th, 20104 comments

This new rasp takes up less space, works harder, and multitasks, so why wouldn't you replace that old cheese grater in your toolbox?

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Modern Makeover - The Living Room

MAK_DESIGN_BUILD, member | March 29th, 20101 comment

Remodeled Living Room - added fireplace, sustainable cabinetry, new doors and windows.  Reframed roof to increase ceiling height, finished concrete slab.

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Crown Molding: Mitering vs. Coping. Which Do You Do?

RYagid, senior editor | June 1st, 200925 comments

When it comes to installing crown molding it's all about seamless transitions. In order to get great looking crown, trim carpenters either miter or cope their inside corners. Two pros who have installed miles of crown molding weigh in on which technique is best.

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From boxy and closed-in to light and curvaceous

homemasons, member | March 30th, 20091 comment

This home was a circa 1960 tri-level with the original room arrangement.  There were distinct divisions between rooms (i.e., kitchen, dining room, living room).  While the extended family...

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Lines - Lines Everywhere LINES

Sdunt, member | March 30th, 20091 comment

My wife was not going to live with the Kitchen in the 30 year old Wausau house we bought. Just Too many lines.  There was a Washer-Dryer utility closet at one end of the room, that is now a 2 ft...

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1950's Makeover,. in and out,.

PGENDREAU, member | March 20th, 2009

This was a 1950's house we purchased alittle over a year ago. My wife looked at this house due to its location(nice compromise of space and proximity to city) She visited it 3 times before i saw it...

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Kitchen Rennovations in Memphis, TN

RDSD97, member | March 12th, 2009

Complete Kitchen Rennovation - Cottage Look

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1981 Contemporary Home Rehab

GawainT, member | March 10th, 2009

This kitchen was part of a home rehab project in Oceanside, CA.  The entire house was in the before condition when I purchased it.  Afterwards the entire house was in the same condition as...

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