TURNING THE CORNER ON THE BEDROOMS

As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, my focus is now on completing the bedrooms and hallway.  I started the day by ripping out the old windows and installing new replacement windows- replacing “replacement” windows is about the easiest task one can complete so things went pretty quick.  After the windows were in I started making new window stools (ledges), stops and eventually casing the openings.  I had to rip out all of the interior trim on the windows because of water damage from the poorly trimmed aluminum exterior.  This task involved ripping down 1x4 pine boards, chamfering out the sill slope, profiling the edge and cutting to length- this was actually a lot of fun because it pushed my abilities on the router!  Another problem was that the original trim that we had to remove was 3 ½” wide which left a noticeable line in the plaster after years of painting, repainting, caulking, recaulking, etc. and the only economical casing option offered a 3 ¼” profile- I eventually found a great 3 ½” casing although it ended up being almost double the price.  All in all, the windows installed perfectly and we are one step closer to finishing off the rooms.  Here are some before and afters- please note that the stool and stop are unfinished pine so they will eventually be painted white to match the casing and the windows.  Also, the miters were as perfect as could be achieved given the plaster condition- I will caulk them tomorrow and they will look flawless!

 

I also installed the jamb and the closet doors in the master bedroom.  This task went as smoothly as expected and I am getting more confident at mortising non prehung doors;

I ran out of trim at the end of the day so tomorrow’s agenda will focus on finishing the trim in the bedrooms, sanding & 3^rd mud coat on the living/dining room and connecting a 4”PVC drain from the trailer to the sewer.