#interiorliningandfinishing

Before ceiling was framed we installed extra nogs between ceiling battens for fixing for our top plate. Frame was then lined with untreated 90mm groove ply. Skirting, scotia and beads were then fixed in to position.

Interior 150mm grooved ply fixed at 150mm centres  with 38mm brad nails as required from manufacturer with maxi bond adhesive. 90mm trim - architraves, scotia, skirting and vertical sheet join battens.

Cleints requested 150mm spaced grooved ply which was not in stock so we had to groove the ply ourselves. We used 12mm untreated eco ply and set up a jig to groove each sheet at 150mm centres efficiently. Before we could start installing sheets we had to install eco glass wool insulation and ensure sub trades were ready (plumber pressure tests, electrician had run wires, etc.) We also drew up a ‘rough’ lighting plan to make it easier for electricians to cut into ply lining for down lights. Painters advised us to prime 150mm back or sheet perimeter and edges to prevent any moisture that could possibly compromise the ply. We also spent some time on marking out for sheets to ensure minimal waste although with old renovations like this one its sometimes unavoidable with the irregular dimensions of rooms not suiting the standard sheet sizes we use today.

Checked floor level to make sure both sides of jambs would be same size. I measured the opening and allowed for 5mm for sides and 10mm for top piece. Joins were face/edge mitres and I pre made the jambs on the floor then fitted it inside the opening. Before fitting I plumbed one side then fixed the jamb of to this and worked my way around packing and screwing off. I made sure jambs were flush with the gib on both sides and used the rip saw to rip the jamb timber to this size before joining it together. I used untreated finger joined pine for the side jambs and a spare piece of facia timber that we had left over for the top. Once jambs were fixed in place I made a 3mm quirk and cut and fixed architraves to this on both sides. Once architraves were on I then could finish the skirting in the cupboard area.

In the bathroom I had to a return join that will have a hardie glaze (shower lining) butted into it. Return join is used to hide the end grain and leave a tidy finish.

Running mitre joins for skirting along walls were beds will hide the join. This was to maximise the amount of offcuts I was getting when running full pieces.

Replacing james hardie glaze shower lining. I had to take photos of all showing fixings and hardware - with measurements to ensure everything goes back in the right place. (especially for WC hand rails) 

Matching skirting to exisiting bedroom with un-even floorboards. I had to find a median and scribe skirting board to fit with minimal gap to floor. I ended up having to add a ripping to the middle of board for it to fit nicely.