we will get to work doing the two decorative sections that intersect it half way down. These two pieces are a different size than the main one. Despite being done in generally the same fashion as the main line, how to make them connect with the main line also has to be taken into consideration. Here we see Dan hauling up more plaster after laying the track for both of the new molds.And
here are the two intersecting pieces being touched up.Once the two intersecting lines are finished, Dan and Frank
get to work on the bottom piece of molding. They again have to rip out all the existing plaster that has sustained water-damaged and then build up a brand new frame with wire mesh. Here we see the beginnings of the work.The last step in the ongoing battle against water damaged plaster is to go over everything that they have worked on with a wet sponge. This will help the new plaster to blend in, texture-wise, with the old plaster. Once we paint over it, you would never even be able to tell that there was once a huge massive gaping hole in the ceiling at all.
While we wait for the plaster to fully dry, which takes as long as three weeks, I am anxious to get up there and get the painting done. I will have to leave you a bit of a teaser for the final shot of the finished corner until then. But thanks for reading!