What I have been up to...

[Paul B. Cresti]

Finally almost done with THIS project, but the client is adding more work! I guess that is good. Now if only all my projects would be of this size plus furniture

[Jim O'Dell]

WOW! Really nice, Paul. Sure wish I had some cathedral ceilings to work with. I see you're putting all that nice MM equipment to good use! Jim.

[Joe Mioux]

Paul, this is really beautiful work.

With this type of craftsmanship and attention to detail, you will soon have a waiting list of clients!

joe

[Ted Shrader]

Wow Paul !

Very nice - on a massive scale. Did you do the trim work around the wondows, too?

Regards,
Ted

[Keith Christopher]

Paul.


AWESOME ! I love it !

[Jerry Olexa]

Paul nice work. You should be proud!!!

[Alan Tolchinsky]

Could you tell us what you used for all the painted pieces? MDF or ply? Great work. Alan

[Mark Singer]

Paul,

Very nice...glad to see you staying busy!

[Paul B. Cresti]

Ted,
Yes I designed, fabricated and installed everything in the room myself. I left the painting up to the painters. I am done painting for other people. It is bad enough to paint for myself ! :)

Alan,
All of the window trim was done in MDF. That was done in order to have the arch portion of all three windows match the vertical trim, all other trim is poplar. I would have done it in wood and done a profile on it but the client did not want to spring for the extra $$$. What you can not see is that all the window trim has a beaded trim installed on both the inside and outside edge. The mantel both upper and lower is poplar (stlye & rails), cabinet grade plywood and of course the cherry top for the lower mantle.

[Bruce Page]

I love it when you Pro's share your work with us!

Beautiful job!

[Jack Hogoboom]

Paul,

Do you ever work as far north as the Morristown area?

Jack

[Dave Brandt]

I can see why the client is adding more work! Awesome :eek:

[Frank Pellow]

"Elegant" is the word that comes to mind when I see this room. Well done Paul!

[John Renzetti]

hi Paul, Nice job, really nice. Thanks for posting the pics.
take care,
John

[Tyler Howell]

These activities will keep you out of trouble. Awesome.:cool:

[Mike Scoggins]

Paul,

Very nice job. I really like it. That's work to be proud of.

Mike

[Jason Tuinstra]

Paul, I really admire your work and attention to detail. Your design works well with this room. It makes it very inviting and cozy. When it's fully furnished, I think your work will stand out even more. A truly great job!

[Mark Valsi]

Paul,

Please come and do something like that with my house !!

That is awesome work !!!

[Jim Fancher]

Very nice! I might have to borrow a few of your ideas for my house.

[Dennis Peacock]

Very nice Paul!!!!! Most excellent work and a great display of your skill and knowledge!!!!!

[Byron Trantham]

Paul, "We want you to do some more stuff for us" means they really liked the results. It's the ultimate complement. I can certainly see why. :D

[Chris Padilla]

Crisp and Clean and very Pristine! :)

[Todd Burch]

Man Paul - sure looks good - but you are as slow as I am!!!

[Paul B. Cresti]

Todd,
nope I am s...l...o...w...e...rrrrrrrr!

[Jim Becker]

Excellent work, Paul...your portfolio grows!

[Robert Ducharme]

Excellent! Man I wish I could do work that good. Maybe someday (100 years from now if I try hard) :(

[Don Selke]

Excillent work Paul, with your ability and knowledge you should remain very busy and I am sure that you have an excillent future in professional woodworking.

[Alan Tolchinsky]

Paul, Thanks for the detailed answer. It gives me some ideas for an upcoming project. Alan





Ted,
Yes I designed, fabricated and installed everything in the room myself. I left the painting up to the painters. I am done painting for other people. It is bad enough to paint for myself ! :)

Alan,
All of the window trim was done in MDF. That was done in order to have the arch portion of all three windows match the vertical trim, all other trim is poplar. I would have done it in wood and done a profile on it but the client did not want to spring for the extra $$$. What you can not see is that all the window trim has a beaded trim installed on both the inside and outside edge. The mantel both upper and lower is poplar (stlye & rails), cabinet grade plywood and of course the cherry top for the lower mantle.

[Brian Hale]

Looks great Paul! You should be Very Proud!!

A question.... Did you do anything to seal the MDF before the painters got to it?

Brian

[Paul B. Cresti]

Looks great Paul! You should be Very Proud!!

A question.... Did you do anything to seal the MDF before the painters got to it?

Brian
Brian,
Nope the painters primed and painted it themselves. I do believe though they primed the MDF then sanded it and applied two coats of finish