Victorian ceiling continued.....

Still snow outside, but ready to continue interior. Marlena's home made ceiling stencil and small foam brush, should only take a month.

Another Victorian Ceiling Project

If you look over some of the older post you will notice that I have claimed not to start another ceiling paint project EVER again.  Well, I have changed my mind (or rather was "convinced" to change my mind by my dear husband).

This time I promise to take better photos and post my step-by-step Victorian ceiling painting process. 

This project is happening in my office - which makes it quite hard.  I have to work around my desk and computers, but I will do my best to complete it in just a few weekends.  Wish me luck!

Molding installed, first layer of paint goes on.

First layer is finished - cutting in lines is not as hard as it looks!



I decided to add a second color for more visual interest.  Also started on the gold lines - there is much more to come. 

The Reason for no progress......

Had to take a break. Had to get rid of some back pain and do some of this......

Siding continued.....

Gable torn off. Made all the gable cove shakes. Need to Reconstruct the window and mantel. Found couple empty voids in insulation. Need to clean the stain glass windows and install the new storm windows to protect them.

TGI the Last Gable

I'm on the last side and on my last wits! The tear off is always the easiest part! Once again my scaffolding does not reach the peak.

Lion casting

Here are some photos of the lion castings that we finally put on the house. Feel free to let us know what you think!

Our victorian

Burt took this photo one early morning.  Things are looking better - I cannot wait for the railing to be done!

Fountain refinish

We have purchased our fountain about 3 years ago.  It had somewhat dull finish that looked like a copper base with a black glaze.  I tackled many projects, but this one I was not sure about.  With the water running over the finish and the fountain being concrete, the pain became worn.  Burt gave me one day to make a decision if I am going to paint it or not, otherwise he was going to fill it with water.

I decided I needed to do something about it.  I did not want to use a concrete stain and the odds of getting one in a copper finish within one day weren't that great.  I ended up going with the same process that I used for our lion statues (those were resin).

I used Rust-Oleum Metallic in Antique Copper (4 cans of base spray paint).  For the top finished I used Rust-Oleum Semi-Gloss black (quart). The best way to create the antique finish is to place the black into the recessed areas to create a shadow-like effect.  I do that with a brush and wipe over it with a soft rag (the paint on the rag is just enough to give the entire surface great even look).





In this photo you can see the unfinished bottom part and the top with just a first Antique Copper coat.



And here is a finished fountain and our new landscaping.





Still working on the fence

We've managed to get the fence on the front of the property and gates completed and it is already June.  We have so many projects "in progress" we can't seem to finish this one.  I hope you enjoy this Victorian style inspired gate!

Wrought Iron Fence

Here is our current project!  Burt is working on welding a wrought iron fence.  I cannot wait till it is up!  It took us a very long time to come up with a perfect design. We wanted to stay true to what the fence would have looked like if it was built in 1904. I hope we got it right.  We decided to put it up until all the sections and gates are completed. After that, we will get it all sandblasted and painted.

Victorian Home Wrought Iron Fence

Our Exterior Renovation Update

This past weekend we were able to make a significant progress on the house!  The siding on the North side was removed and we finished painting on the street side.  Installing the siding and replacing the gable are next on our "to do" list.

Here is an updated view. (I am still casting the remaining swags and we are waiting for the 1st floor master copy onlay to arrive).

And here is a new shot of the front of the house (still missing the 2nd floor railing and new brick paint).

Victorian ceiling - finally finished!

I can't even tell you how happy I am that the ceiling is done. I promised myself that I will never, EVER come up with any more ideas like this one! Here are before and after shots.

Before

After - Victorian ceiling paint treatment

The gold pattern has a lot of shine when the light changes during the day. 

And here is a close-up.

Enough working outside

............Into this!!!!

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Enough with working outside

Time to turn this.........

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Siding continues

Finally convinced my friend Jimmy Dennis to help this weekend. 30 degress and light snow.

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Nice weather

We finally had some nice weather this past weekend. Spring is here and another project started.  We are excited to get the other street side of our house completed

Burt Cavanaugh
NARI Certified Remodeler for
Waunakee Remodeling, Inc.

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Foyer Ceiling

The wife thought the foyer ceiling needed a traditional victorian touch.  Should only take 4 months.......

getting ready for spring

spent the whole weekend painting siding and reglazing some windows that got damaged. the siding was ripped in half and cut to length for the different areas. painted both sides and edges.

Front foyer - more woodworking finished

and here it is completed. Much better.

Front Foyer - More woodworking

Ok the wife didnt like the patch job they did 90 years ago. Lets tear apart some wainscoting, maybe we will find more buried treasure......