Im-Pediment No. 2

Posted on 21. Dec, 2007 by Mrs. Mecomber in blogging

Today my husband got up the pediment and trim for the Living Room/Entry Hall door.

You can see the gap between the fluted trim and the door jamb. The reason for this is the 1855 thumblatch that I wanted to preserve.

The latch needs space to close, and I did not want to hack a gash into the fluted trim. It was either hacking a gash, or moving the trim over far enough. We decided to move the trim over. Right now it looks pretty rough. I’ll eventually paint the bare wood white, and that will give it more depth and a finished look.

With an old house, a lot of the times it is impossible to “fit” modern materials with old stuff. Over the years, I have become less picky. I’m just grateful that it is somewhat plumb and that the door works again! This door greatly reduces cold drafts coming fromthe Entry. I have yet to install the inner door jambs (they’re already cut) and paint the jambs and trim. The trim really makes the room look great. I can’t wait until we have all the trim up!

3 Responses to “Im-Pediment No. 2”

Tara

22. Dec, 2007

They look terrific! I’m jealous… my husband is making all our trim and the router takes time, he’s been working 7 days a week. It’s been months since he’s made any progress in that department.
Mrs Mecomber

22. Dec, 2007

Your husband makes his own trim with a router????

I’M jealous! lol!

I know it takes extra time, but the pre-made trim is really “second-best” for the house. The rooms would look so much nicer with wider trim. But that would cost more in materials, and we don’t have a router. Plus, it would take a long time to do, as you seem to know!
New York Renovator

16. Jun, 2008

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