Take a breath!!!
Well, once again, uncharted territory. At least it includes fabric,
clamps, glue and patience. Oh, and a glue rag, don't forget to have the
nice, wet glue rag ready!
Breaking Down the Walls Of Unconfidence!
(or, Breaking Down the Wall Treatment Construction)
INSTRUCTIONS ALTERATION: Here I've strayed from the RGT CC15 directions (I think this will be an ongoing step!), I have not attached the back. In part 4 I decided to leave the home open, back and front, for now, so I can fit and clamp the wall treatments more accurately and successfully.
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| Straightening the design. The weave of the fabric is not square with the print. Oh well!! Gluin' up with Yes Paste. |
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Moment Of Truth:
I've made a few cuts with a craft blade to the wainscot panels and wall mullions and have done a dry test of position before adhering the pieces. I've used Aileen's Clear Gel Tacky Glue to glue down the crown, wainscot and wall mullions. Wood glue seemed to curl the edges of the 1/16" wainscot and mullions pieces too much. Aileen's Gel had a more consistent initial grip and quick drying time whilst clamped.
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| Clamping through the front and back of the assembled part of the home to hold the wainscot panels tightly while drying. |
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| Clamping the wainscot panels of the back. |
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Ta Da!!!!
I've dry fitted and glued down the "chair rail" pieces to finish off the 1st floor wall treatment. Except for the front panel, the 1st floor inside is done. I'm still debating on a possible ceiling treatment...
INSTRUCTIONS ALTERATION: I left off the kit's "hinge blocks" along the inside front wall edges. They were used in Part 4's instructions to set the height of the ceiling. Upon measuring, I determined the depth the hinge screws
will be taken up by the timber trim thickness on the outside of the home, so don't need em'. They protrude 1 1/2" into the wall area, taking up a lot of usable wall space. I think it looks better without them as well.
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Much Thinkin' and Planning To Do
Well, here is a look at the final 4 of the 8 contenders for the 2nd floor, bedroom wall paper. I'm using the Barton Tudor bed, a Napoleon and Josephine porcelain table set and a slipper tub to compare my choices. Not having a wallpaper figured out has really slowed down my progress!
Oye!!!
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| UL: Banburry UR: Palais LL: Gold Ring LR: Gold Leaf |
So, what do you think? Be my guest and leave me a comment with what you think is best!!
Beware thoughts!!
I know the 1st floor, especially, will be very dark so I'm toying with wiring for lights. Oh, that seems like it could be a big waste of money and time!!!! What am I thinking!!
This really is looking great,, Little Loosie! All the papers looks good so tough choice for you. I'm torn between the top two but favour top right - good luck with making a final decision! Zx
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