I've been making slow progress on this, but progress, nonetheless.
The first few boards I nailed in place, over three horizontal piece of 2x1 screwed to the wall. But it does mean nailing in a funny position, and if I tilt my head my contact lenses fall out. It's not good to be grovelling amongst plaster dust to retrieve them. So I went out and bought a compressor and nail gun. I should have done it years ago, it's brilliant.
The boards went up quickly, some trim over the top and underneath that, and a radiator cover which is an integral part of the design. I've bought some French Cane to use for the vent panels themselves.
It's all quite dark, which is what I wanted, so these photos are rather over-exposed, and they make it look a bit motley, I think. It does look better in the flesh, honest!
I'm really pleased with the nailer. The nails are set perfectly every time. Most of them do not need an filling at all, mainly because I can't actually see them, they are so discreet. There is just one that twinkles a bit and another I fired too close to the edge and it has poked through, so I've had to punch that back. But the damage is tiny and I think I don't need any filler, just wax will do.
I've also made skirting to match, but I can't fit that until I've got rid of all the old floor.
This decorating project has been going on since July and has been dragging me down. But now I am starting to make it look better every day, rather than worse, I'm getting motivated to get it done. Carpet down before Christmas.
