Going to nail up ceiling moldings this weekend. Mitering is no problem and have a brad nailer, but I'm dreading how I'm going to get 3.7m long moldings up nicely on my own, unfortunately, I have no one to help me this weekend.
Can you give me your best tips on how you make it look nice and straight on your own so maybe it feels a little better.
Can you give me your best tips on how you make it look nice and straight on your own so maybe it feels a little better.
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· Västernorrland
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Have a few extra meters for it goes to all the curses that come. But 3-4m yourself is probably no problem. You reach at least 1.6-1.8m to hold. If not, use a support.
Yes, I have added an extra strip and they are 4.2m, so I think I’ll manage, otherwise the lumberyard is open all weekend.
I probably have an extra foderlist that could support, I didn’t think of that. Thanks for the tip!
I usually make them a few mm too long so they wedge in place, but it’s still a bit tricky. But with that and a support, it should work out. I’ll start with the long ones so they can still be used if they happen to be miscut
I probably have an extra foderlist that could support, I didn’t think of that. Thanks for the tip!
I usually make them a few mm too long so they wedge in place, but it’s still a bit tricky. But with that and a support, it should work out. I’ll start with the long ones so they can still be used if they happen to be miscut
If you can use a nail gun, they are super convenient. I usually cut the trim, hold it in the middle, place the mitered end against the wall/ceiling angle, nail it in place, then I go to the corner to check that it’s positioned correctly, and then I just continue nailing along the trim
I would then have a mental breakdown and crumble the list if I were to attempt putting up long lengths by myself. Throw out a question on Facebook if you don't have a friend who can offer to assist for a while in exchange for some beers or cinnamon buns. Just so you get the longest pieces up, then you can fix the smaller pieces yourself later.
Hey,
I'm using polystyrene moldings that you glue up with acrylic caulk. It doesn't look like polystyrene. A bit more expensive, but very easy to work with. Moldable if the ceiling isn't straight, leaving no gaps.
One thing I've noticed with polystyrene, and it should be possible even with wood, is that it's perfectly fine to divide the lengths into smaller pieces. Be meticulous in the corners but allow gaps in the middle. Then I take some caulk and smear it on, and paint over the caulk with a little extra paint. You can't see a trace of the joints.
I'm using polystyrene moldings that you glue up with acrylic caulk. It doesn't look like polystyrene. A bit more expensive, but very easy to work with. Moldable if the ceiling isn't straight, leaving no gaps.
One thing I've noticed with polystyrene, and it should be possible even with wood, is that it's perfectly fine to divide the lengths into smaller pieces. Be meticulous in the corners but allow gaps in the middle. Then I take some caulk and smear it on, and paint over the caulk with a little extra paint. You can't see a trace of the joints.
Haha, been there, that's why I asked for tips. What the heck a carpenter can do, I should be able to as well, it's just about finding the right method.S Stuff said:
I've asked but everyone is so darn busy this weekend and I'm a bit panicked to get it done. If I have a meltdown, I promise a picture of the crumbled trim, and I'll just have to wait until next weekend.