tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269604506351921475.post1215937814933009616..comments2008-10-20T09:19:23.834-07:00Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418459960341678404laurie805@gmail.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269604506351921475.post-24267892348373365732008-10-20T07:03:00.000-07:002008-10-20T07:03:00.000-07:00Here's another idea for ceilings: I've got a century farmhouse that had nasty accoustic-tile things done to the living room ceiling when the old plaster started to fail, sometime in the 1970s. We'd have loved to restore the plaster, or go for a tin ceiling, but neither option would fit in the budget. Instead, we covered the ceiling tiles with a thick lining paper and then papered that over with anaglypta wallpaper to simulate the old tin-ceiling look. The embossed wallpaper was paintable - so, two coats of paint, and it looked like authentic pressed tin! A pile of work, but well worth it.rjleamanhttp://domestikgoddess.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269604506351921475.post-86940332764877362202008-10-06T19:42:12.008-07:002008-10-06T19:42:12.008-07:00What can I say, great minds think a like;-)<BR/>Thanks, I will link back to you as well.Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418459960341678404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269604506351921475.post-60897762082169831242008-10-06T12:54:00.000-07:002008-10-06T12:54:00.000-07:00Laurie, we're starting to meld! I just posted last week about ceiling treatments -- I'll link to you. Perfect timing! *grin*Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14222988371455223006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269604506351921475.post-50491586313214249942008-10-06T12:07:41.329-07:002008-10-06T12:07:41.329-07:00Thank you for the comments. <BR/>In Patricia Gray's work, you can see that the beauty of clean geometry adds volume and depth without the use of heavy moldings. I really love this style. <BR/><BR/>In traditional or vintage designs, moldings complete the space. Originally, tin ceilings, bead board and heavy use of moldings were a great cover for a whole myriad of sins in plaster, gaps and inconsistent surfaces. <BR/><BR/>Randi, please forward more info on your company. Thanks.Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18418459960341678404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269604506351921475.post-68700164700815213662008-10-06T10:56:00.000-07:002008-10-06T10:56:00.000-07:00I think it is great that you have addressed the '5th wall' dilemma. The ceiling is the most overlooked element in a room! There are so many ways to play up ceilings - like you have already mentioned.<BR/>I am loving Patricia Gray's designs! They are so fresh and subtle. <BR/><BR/>I wanted to leave you with my company's URL to give yet another idea to play off of ceilings. (www.valleytinworks.com) I won't go into it too much to avoid spam. However, if you would like additional information, I can provide it! E-mail me at Randi@Valleytinworks.commetalmorphinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10762410106817419367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1269604506351921475.post-45615294013453047952008-10-06T08:13:00.000-07:002008-10-06T08:13:00.000-07:00Hi Lautie<BR/>Thanks for posting on this often neglected surface - the ceiling.Patricia Grayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217566407504060905noreply@blogger.com