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   Guest_ | Oct 31, 1999 03:29am | #1

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   Just saw a room like the one you describe. The finish trim was going in. The finish carps had back cut all the base and crown and cut the length a couple of inches long. They then laid all the trim stood up against the walls--at the floor--and walked away for a couple of weeks. This to let the trim "acclimitize".

   It sounds like you have completed the framing, but I'll just add this: be very careful in getting all the framing members in line with the circumference of the room. If you have to sand, plane, or shim, do it. A bump in the drywall looks like crap in a round room--real noticeable.

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   brisketbean_ | Oct 31, 1999 07:49am | #2

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   Concraft;

   What is the cieling framed as a dome,a cone, or a many sided steeple type?

   On the drywall for an eight foot radius, I would build a radial form to bend the drywall to, and prebend the drywall prior to installation. The trim can be made to match the radius depending on your capabilities, you may want to order
   it from a millwork speacilist that does round work. The trim is easy to install when made to fit the radius and looks better than any kerf bent stuff. Window trim can be a lot of fun with round walls as well, so think ahead about sills and casings.

   brisketbean

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   concraft | Oct 31, 1999 07:49am | #3

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   With framing complete on this country french style home, much runs through my mind regarding this 16'round bath and procedures that will not follow the norm. From insulation to drywall to all finishes, I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has had the pleasure to do one of these. Room has 16' plate ht. with turret style ceiling.Exterior is brick. Thanks!