Like 40 years ago we extended and modernised our farm kitchen. Local carpenter dumped us, after we had knocked down a fireplace and chimney at the start of winter. He was building a mates new home - so we got dumped. He said "Find someone else if you can" Knowing all locals were busy. Found a 'lone operator', so told original to get lost! I worked as carpenters apprentice for the alterations - great experience. This lone operator did the plastering for our kitchen, did not look too difficult. So - I took on lowering a ceiling in our bedroom a while later - like next year. Did all the framework and plastering myself. I remember using jointing tape and a coarse compound, sanding that dry, then a second coat, sand that too, then a final fine compound coat. Flat ceiling paint, and I reckon I had a professional job! Plus great satisfaction. |