Well, a few days ago, in the construction folder, while discussing shingle flaring, Mike Smith chided me about not posting any photos.
So…… for better or worse, here are a few of some projects. No shingle shots yet, in a few weeks, perhaps!
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Here's another of a different bath, same house.
If anyone wants detail shots or whatever, I'm at that house every day, and can shoot more.
One bit of detail, in both bathrooms, the tall and short cabinets on the walls are covering radiators.
I designed them to try to lessen the ugliness, (but still get the heat), while providing a little character and utility. Both are removable, one the two hidden screws are removed.
Jake Gulick
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CarriageHouse Design
Black Rock, CT
Great work! Some questions.
Any special prep for that window over the tub/shower? Describe the wood species, and finish method.
Cabinetry all from scratch?
Is all that good-looking paint brushed or sprayed?
Thanks, Mr. Micro, the photo doesn't show the shower curtain rod or the window curtain rod.
The client got a hotel shower curtain, (white, fabric, but waterproof, ) that she cut down and rehemmed, and we hung that over the window on its own little rod. Window stays very dry during showering. A fan just out of camera range helps, there is little or no fogging.
I wanted to use corian for all the window trim, but it was rejected for cost and time reasons, against my objections. So, its mostly poplar, primed all the way around, biscuited, and glued with Gorilla glue, then carefully sealed and painted, sanded, painted, and so on. So far, so good. Over a year and no sign that it wasn't painted yesterday.
The window is a Marvin.
I designed all the cabinets based on pictures of furniture the client provided that were unrelated but gave me enough style ideas. Then I designed the rooms to fit the cabinets, and went to work. All the cabinets were built on site.
Paint was brushed, over a well sanded primer base, using Benjamin Moore, with a little Flotrol to help it flow. I actually prefer the slight grain/brush marks that result to a totally smooth finish that I could have gotten spraying. I did use my HVLP gun in the bedroom on the old cast iron radiators, but those aren't visible in any shots.
Maybe I'm old school...I like a well rolled wall, brushed trim, and anything metal to be sprayed.
I wish i could find the "before" shots..one of the ugliest bathrooms I have seen!
Jake Gulick
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CarriageHouse Design
Black Rock, CT
Edited 2/29/2004 4:39:48 PM ET by LATEAPEX911
Nice work Jake....I love how you incorporated the radiator covers and cabinetry. I`ve done similar with baseboard heat and window seats....thats where some real profit can be made on what otherwise might be a simple renovation.
Keep up the good work and post more as you progress.J. D. Reynolds
Home Improvements
"DO IT RIGHT, DO IT ONCE"
Thanks, I took one look at the radiators and gasped, but I saw an opportunity to make a cab that would cover the rad and get storage, and "accesorize" the joint... killed two birds with one stone, so to speak, and deciding to build them into the stud bay space made it all work without cramping already tight spaces.
Lesson learned here: baths are all about detail resolution. Biggest challenge was getting the tile decision, then figuring out the tile layout so the "Crown cap" of the wainscotting would line up with the "cap" of the tile. My tile guy looked at me like I was from Mars when i told him his layout was all figured and his cutting was nil!
2nd biggest challenge: dealing with the plumber...a nice guy, but not the neatest guy in the world!Jake Gulick
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CarriageHouse Design
Black Rock, CT
I seen some of the pics in another thread, these are equally good.
I like the painted wood, nice job!
Doug
jake.... great work... nice design detail and great execution..
let's see some of the flare too....if you pleaseMike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore
Thanks Mike, coming from you, that's high praise indeed. (Higher than I deserve, probably!)
I'm currently finishing this room, an old patio, which had been turned into a 3 season room, into a full fledged sunroom. Originally it had a low ceiling, concrete and mica tile floor, and no bump out. And right after I wrap this up, (or maybe even during, if the weather tempts me!) I'll be shingling.
OK, I posted pics here, but they were WAY too BIG!
See next post.
Shingle flare shots as they develop.
Jake Gulick
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CarriageHouse Design
Black Rock, CT
Edited 2/29/2004 11:57:22 PM ET by LATEAPEX911
Edited 3/1/2004 12:05:39 AM ET by LATEAPEX911
OK, lets try these.
Don't look too closely, all the trim was just a mock up so I could get a 3D sense of volume and scale, and to work out the resolutions..Jake Gulick
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CarriageHouse Design
Black Rock, CT
Beautiful work. You have a great design eye and sense of proportions with respect to the room. Would you consider a Michigan commute?
Thankyou! My client is cool, and and considers "Why" i want to do it a certain way. Often had good suggestions too, and is willing to try to do it without cutting corners. I'm lucky!
Michigan??
I always swore I would never go more than 30 miles north from my current latitude. (that way i could work on Cape Cod!)
But thanks for the offer!Jake Gulick
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CarriageHouse Design
Black Rock, CT
Stunning bathrooms, like the black and white mix. The green is a..........bit.........I'd have to change it!
Is that a skil table saw in the picture?
Yea, it isn't too bad in person, but she wanted a "spring" feel. You should have seen the choices before I suggested she "tone it down" a bit. WOW! She's not afraid of color, and I think it's easier to pull someone back than push them forward, so it's cool.
Small space, but the painting is demanding!
The saw is actually a Bosch on their stand. And their 10" SCMS in tha back on the Dewalt stand. There was a Skil Mag on the floor, though!Jake Gulick
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CarriageHouse Design
Black Rock, CT