I'm Still In The Kitchen

Day 2 and I'm still on schedule, even with the addition of 2 more smallish areas added today to this project.  My clients decided they want this same finish in a small Butler's Pantry and Back Entryway, both of which are directly off of this kitchen.  I was able to do most of the pantry today while I was taking a break from the main part of the kitchen. 

I am adding some grape vines, randomly placed around the room.  Boy, this is one stencil I have used over and over throughout the years.  It has several combinations of leaf groupings and grape clusters.  Years ago, I stenciled each grouping on mylar, so I can tape them on the wall before actually stenciling, to get the placement right.  Stencils by Royal Designs.

After stenciling, I applied a thin layer of joint compound, which I troweled on randomly.  This is to give a more aged look...so it's not so perfect and new looking.  This will dry overnight and then I will seal and apply some glazes. 

Here is the corner all stenciled with the joint compound added.  It's the "ugly stage" of the process, the stage where I always see horror on the faces of the homeowners. :-)