Journal of Light Construction: Interior

Plaster Repair Strategies

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:05:37 EST

Minimize demolition by patching cracks, resurfacing with fabric, or adding a layer of drywall

Low Profile

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 03:28:21 EST

Embassy Ceilings look nicer than conventional suspended ceilings and eat up less headroom

Azek PVC Column Wrap

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:53:30 EST

Wrap the three connected panels around the post, then lock the fourth panel in place

Composite Beadboard

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:21:45 EST

Boral’s Tru Exterior Trim is made from fly ash and polymers

Tight Ladder

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:21:10 EST

The Energy Seal Attic Ladder has integrated weatherstripping to reduce air leakage

Quick Cable Rails

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:54:28 EST

A minimalist look for interiors and exteriors

Greek Revival Column Repair

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:19:20 EST

An impressive colonnade is repaired stave by stave

The Fine Art of Floor Planing

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 03:32:34 EST

Caillebotte's "Les Raboteurs de Parquet” shows workers using 19th century hand tools

Copemaster Update

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:36:06 EST

You can still buy parts -- and a new model is in the works

Patching Veneer Plaster

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:30:03 EST

Tips from a thread on fixing a hole in a plaster ceiling

Dressing Up A Garage Door

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:07:21 EST

Wooden “skins” add a classy touch to an insulated steel overhead door

Patching Plaster

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 11:54:36 EST

Use setting compound and drywall patches to quickly repair holes in plaster

Stock Closet System

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 01:21:10 EST

ClosetMaidís ShelfTrack Elite system offers the custom wood look for less cost

Pretty Face

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:42:20 EST

Johnson Hardware's pre-assembled Wall Mounted Fascia goes with the company's sliding door track

Exotic Reclaimed Flooring

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:08:15 EST

Viridianís Jarkarta Blend is 100% Asian hardwoods reclaimed from international shipping crates

Removing Grout Haze

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:54:51 EST

Stubborn latex grout haze on textured accent tiles led to this thread in JLC's Ceramic Tile Expert Forum

Beating the Principle of Accumulated Error

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 11:43:33 EST

It wasn't surprising that accumulated errors had added up to make the assembled cabinet unit too big to fit.

Installing Interior PVC Trim

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 03:18:08 EST

Tips on smoothing routed surfaces and gluing joints

"Overbaked" Fiberglass Batts Linked to Odor Problem

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:03:50 EST

Owens-Corning looks to better quality control to deal with a strong-smelling batt problem

Built-Up Exterior Trim

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:51:30 EST

Solutions for building up trim to better complement the thickness of cedar shingles