Wainscoting

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Dan_Watson

Discussion Starter · Dec 26, 2009

I am finally getting back to work after 5 months off.

General thoughts?

The customer doesn't want nosing, I came up with this idea first (image 12), any other suggestions?

http://picasaweb.google.com/111571391507710635441/Wainscotting#

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TBFGhost

· #2 · Dec 26, 2009

Looks good to me. I would do something along the lines of photo 12 of 12...route that top edge to help hide the joint and gives it more of a finished looks. Less of a dust shelf.

AustinDB

· #3 · Dec 26, 2009

can you cut out the sheetrock to recess it to the studs-that will give you 1/2" less of the edge profile.

Dan_Watson

Discussion Starter · #4 · Dec 26, 2009

That is set with only the 3/4" projection of the rails and stiles. I am unsure if I am putting 1/4" for the panels or cutting back and installing 1/2" MDF in place of drywall. It depends on fire code since this is a row home.

Dan_Watson

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jan 14, 2010

All done..http://picasaweb.google.com/danwatson28/CannonWainscoting?feat=directlink

world llc

· #6 · Jan 14, 2010

very nice... how much was that panel moulding per lin. ft?

Winchester

· #7 · Jan 14, 2010

not bad, but I can't stand those fugly colours

TBFGhost

· #8 · Jan 14, 2010

Not bad, but I would have moved or changed the size of the air registers and I am not sure I like the way the chair rail is... Don't like the colors either... Why is there a paslode AND compressor in that room? You skills with wood workering do look nice in the photos, so I give you props none the less!

Dan_Watson

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jan 14, 2010

world llc said:
very nice... how much was that panel moulding per lin. ft?

its a 2 piece build, each was $1.02 ln ft, but the inside one had to be ripped down to half an inch.

Winchester said:
not bad, but I can't stand those fugly colours

Colors are not that bad, the pictures are crappy and make it look way worse. The carpet throws it all of, they need hardwood to tie it together.

TBFGhost said:
Not bad, but I would have moved or changed the size of the air registers and I am not sure I like the way the chair rail is... Don't like the colors either... Why is there a paslode AND compressor in that room? You skills with wood workering do look nice in the photos, so I give you props none the less!

The registers were unavoidable, change size maybe..but not move. What don't you like bout the chair rail? Issue with the paslode and compressor - paslode was there as a back up, and found its way into the room with a trip of other tools.

Tom R

· #10 · Jan 15, 2010

Great workmanship, - - just a few things. I think the stile and rail sections should have been a bit wider, - - and also the panel sections look long.

Shorter sections would get you closer to that golden rectangle (a ratio of approximately 8/13) look that tends to please the eye the most.

Just a friendly critique, - - it's still a beautiful job . . . :thumbsup:

Tom R

· #11 · Jan 15, 2010

Oh, and on another glance, - - wainscoting generally looks better if it intersects the window/windows, rather than go clear under them. Gives more of a built-in effect to the eye. And the wainscoting does appear a little low to eye, anyway, - - what height is it??

loneframer

· #12 · Jan 15, 2010

Very nice looking job.:thumbsup:

Dan_Watson

Discussion Starter · #13 · Jan 15, 2010

I can only suggest designs, it is ultimately the customers decision. The total height is 30 inches, ceiling height is around 93".

I would have done exactly what you suggested, which is what I recommended.

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jlhaslip

· #14 · Jan 15, 2010

very nice work.
I like the smaller panel, too.

TakePride

· #15 · Jan 15, 2010

Nice

TBFGhost

· #16 · Jan 16, 2010 (Edited)

Alwaysconfusd11 said:
The registers were unavoidable, change size maybe..but not move. What don't you like bout the chair rail? Issue with the paslode and compressor - paslode was there as a back up, and found its way into the room with a trip of other tools.

They are not too bad to move around, esp if you call in an HVAC guy. I am not crazy with the way the chair rail sits on the top rail of the wainscot or how it self returns ontop of the wainscot... I am not say it is shoddy work or anything, I think you did nice work, I am just not a fan of the way that looks. I personally would have self returned the chair onto the casing, and the left corner, I am not sure, I might have turned it around the corner and self returned ontop of the side of the MDF...something. I just feel the proportions are off now b/c the chair rail should flair out at the top not keep everything linear like it is. Looking at the rooom, I just might have suggested to leave this wall blank.... Or maybe the room needed taller base so you could make the air registers part of the base molding, there are a few things...

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Dan_Watson

Discussion Starter · #17 · Jan 16, 2010

Unavoidable due to cost, it just wasn't in the budget for the job.
Any suggestions on how to deal with the chair?

TBFGhost

· #18 · Jan 16, 2010 (Edited)

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Alwaysconfusd11 said:
Unavoidable due to cost, it just wasn't in the budget for the job.
Any suggestions on how to deal with the chair?

I edited my post a few times as more ideas hit me...so I am not sure what you read and didn't read.

TBFGhost said:
I am not crazy with the way the chair rail sits on the top rail of the wainscot or how it self returns ontop of the wainscot... I am not say it is shoddy work or anything, I think you did nice work, I am just not a fan of the way that looks. I personally would have self returned the chair onto the casing, and the left corner, I am not sure, I might have turned it around the corner and self returned ontop of the side of the MDF...something. I just feel the proportions are off now b/c the chair rail should flair out at the top not keep everything linear like it is.

Some good books to read up on are "Finish Carpentry" by Gary Katz and "New Decorating with Architectural Trimwork" by Jay Silber

I can't find any photos of what I am talking about, but this is sorta it.. I know it is a differnt style, but see how that cap for the chair rail terminates ONTOP of the casing?

Look close, you can see the part of the chair that is proud of the casing returning ontop of the casing, this is how I do it.

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CJ21

· #19 · Jan 16, 2010

Looks good to me.

AustinDB

· #20 · Jan 16, 2010

Dan, please post the panel profile number (i.e. WM163) and which you cut by 1/2"

It's hard to get around the register on the outside wall corner, but he one by the interior door, a taller bottom panel may have looked better and allowed the full trim effect to be seen.

Nice looking finished product :thumbsup:

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