Montana Cob Cottage: Sleeping loft

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Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Plaster is finished!

Posted on 7:19 AM by cristile

Just waiting for the walls to dry fully before we add any more moisture with the floors. 












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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Plastering bench

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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Finishing plaster.

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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Kaolin plaster

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Monday, November 17, 2014

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First layer of plaster and sub-floor.

Posted on 9:27 AM by cristile


A sample of the final layer of plaster. It will be lighter. 
We are putting flag stone down in the bathroom under the clawfoot tub. 


The loft has a custom built, cob headboard with built in night stands! 



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First coat of plaster in storage room.

Posted on 9:22 AM by cristile

 
       
Will be followed with a finer, smoother, finishing layer of plaster. 
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