Crazy Conjoined Column Capital Crown
basswood
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Had to come up with some creative trim solutions today (finished the column and trim installing that I started last week).
Most of the columns had standard trim details, but the pair of columns presented a few awkward situations. The base trim almost ran together so I added a couple of fillers to keep the dust bunnies out of the corner.
The crown was running together, so I eliminated a couple of small returns and trimmed both columns together with a “W” shape.
Had to add a layer to a headered opening to get a look that fit with the rest of the columns.
Also posted some pics of the last crown assembly batch (for the last 5 columns).
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Neat idea for the situation. Columnslook great in place. But in the header situation, do the flutes die befor the header or did you scribe to the column - I couldn't tell from the pic.
In that door way, you can think of it as a jamb set with fluted jamb legs & fluted casings that complete the column look. No scribing, thank goodness.G'nite,Bass
Oh yeah, thanks for taking the time to show the progress on this project.
My pleasure. I'll take a few final pics after the new carpet goes in and the place looks presentable.
Real nice work, but it is a shame to see that t-bar ceiling there. Same with the post yesterday with the beautiful wood work and a steel door frame in the center. Oh well, what can you do?
Mike
Trust in God, but row away from the rocks.
I agree about the ceiling, but in a commercial space, it does make sense (allows change with tenant needs, etc.).They will put a new, 2x2 ceiling in soon.Thanks for the nice feedback,Bass
Bass,
Very nice workmanship- keep the photos coming.
Walter
A newer tile will improve the look for sure. I aways enjoy your threads. Mike
Trust in God, but row away from the rocks.
Basswood,
Nice solutions, I like them.
Solutions like that make me go home at the end of the day feeling like a million bucks.
You said it well, the goal is fixes that don't look like fixes.Thanks,Bass
You do nice work...
Is that an office building or something?
Thanks Matt,Yep. Professional offices now. I posted a thread in the Photo category it is an International Harvester Building built in 1916.Have a good day,Brian
OK.....I'm gonna pick nits here...so make sure you're wearing your thick skin today. : )
Allow me to preface with, you do great work. My comments are not intended as an affront to your craftsmanship.
That said, I personally don't care for the look of the conjoined columns....top or bottoms. I certainly understand what you were trying to avoid.....but I'm just not crazy about the solution. I have always found those tight little corners and intricate details are what really catch my eye.
And believe me....I speak from experience. I faced a similar circumstance in my own home when trimming out our first floor bath. I used a similar "fix". Aint been happy with it since. Someday (when the wifes honey-do list has been completed) I'm gonna take it apart and rework it.
My other gripe, would be the nail putty. Doesn't seem to match the finish all too well. That could be the photo though. Lots of times stuff like that looks a lot worse in photo than in reality.
My two cents....keep up the great work.
J. D. Reynolds
Home Improvements
I understand the critique, to some extent. I trimed the bases with the standard returns and thought the space back there was just goofy and a crud-catcher, so I redid it with the simpler lines and fillers.
To put it in perspective, this is in the hall, by the service elevator...just a utility space.
Too bad the twin columns were not planned so the spacing was a bit wider and allowed for complete crown returns that did not run into each other.
Next week I will post pics of some crown conflicts that I did run into each other and another set of twin columns that are not conjoined (both with complete returns).
The putty is a good match in reality.
I don't mind criticism...but I did wonder, once you spoke up, how many others would jump in.
8>{
I was back at the IH bldg. today (they want me to do some similar work on the 4th floor and one of the first floor entrances) and I took a few more pics. I these were a challenge and the miters, copes and notches are not all air tight, but are hopefully still worth a look.One of the twins that were not too close, and some close-ups of a couple of places the crown ran into itself. Note that these are minor conflicts and were still a "pita." The conjoined twins would have had crown overlapping so much that the little triangles in the cul-de-sacs would have almost vanished. I also would have gone insane for trim in a corner almost never seen.I spent 8 days trimming 3 rooms already...it was T&M so I could have done it without loosing money...decided there were better ways to spend the time.
Nice stuff man....and I can definetly see that the nail putty wa a better match than the last batch of pics let on.
...it was T&M so I could have done it without loosing money...decided there were better ways to spend the time.
I hear you on that. Comes a time when ya just gotta say "move on".
J. D. ReynoldsHome Improvements
Super nice. Someday I'm gonna' have to do some trim that I don't get to finesse with ALEX!
Forrest - caulker