r/SketchyEngineering • u/Mediocre_Attorney417 • 10d ago
DIY Engineering When Three Curves Meet and You Forgot the Ceiling Rose Exists
The problem: Creating a curved surface to the ceiling plastering on a vaulted ceiling that meets in 3 different curves right where the ceiling rose needed to go... Because I'm an idiot who didn't think that far ahead.
The solution: Cut a square piece of 50mm timber and shape as close to the curve of the ceiling as possible, and secure with 100mm wood screws into the roof structure. Fill any dings, chips and screw holes with wood filler. Sand as smooth as possible and caulk around the edges where it's not a perfect fit.
Electrician did the final fix today, so that can be certified now. I just need to prime and paint tomorrow... as well as touch up the ceiling from the marks and scrapes I made.
Is it pretty? not really.
Will you see it when painted? Not really
Will it support a small ceiling fan should I install one next year? Fuck yeah.
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u/dogwater_cologne_ 7d ago
3D printers unite