Monday, May 6, 2013

Crack is Still Whack...Close-Up.

Remember when I explained how crack is whack?  Yup, I do too...because I'm still in shock I was able to repair our plaster wall as well as I did.  In fact, I was so excited to share it with you guys, that I never gave you proper "after" shots of the wall.  I'm 99.9% positive the paint was still went when I photographed things, and for sure the electrical outlet cover was off and the mantle was covered in plaster dust.

So this post is all about a prettier version of our wall now....with different angles so you can see that I actually did a half-decent job!

Where I started {before our outlet was installed}...


And then after the outlet was put in...


Things had to get worse...


Before they could get better...




Not bad, right?!
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23 comments:

  1. John @ Our Home from ScratchMay 6, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Plaster repair is a skill. You guys have it. Looks great!

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  2. Kristen | Popcorn on the StoveMay 6, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Great job! I think my favorite part of this was your adding an outlet to the top of your mantle - absolutely genius!

    Our walls are plaster and I'm trying to figure out how to hang everything (the walls are textured so our command strips won't stick properly).

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoMay 8, 2013 at 9:26 PM

      I agree...it's my favorite too! Now it's a cinch to plug in our lights that we always have on the mantel...no more cords draped all over, yayyyyy!!!

      Oh man, I'd be lost if our command strips didn't work! I have everything on them! Good luck with a solution! :)

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  3. Cara @ Chic meets HealthyMay 6, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    I still can't get over those wood ledges you built!! You are such a DIY superstar!

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoMay 8, 2013 at 9:27 PM

      Aw, thanks Cara!! I'm 100% positive you could make them...especially since I did. ;) And I'd make you some myself, but shipping them would probably be awful haha!

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  4. DebbieMay 6, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Looks great!! You can't even tell you had to patch it up. :)

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  5. Kristin@bliss-athome.comMay 6, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    You did such a great patch job. Looks professional! xo Kristin

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  6. michelle@decorandthedogMay 6, 2013 at 2:29 PM

    You are a magician! New career? ;)

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  7. Amy@BuffaloRoamMay 6, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    Freaking amazing. I'm beyond impressed!

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  8. Crystal @ 29 Rue HouseMay 6, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Oh man I thought you were going to say the crack was back already!! So glad that isn't the case! You're awesome!

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoMay 8, 2013 at 9:29 PM

      I honestly would have shed a tear {or 10} if it came back already hahaha...I'm happy that's not the case too! ;) Thanks so much, Crystal!!

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  9. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomesticationMay 7, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    It looks so great! And that was the best place for an outlet! Way to go!

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  10. Kelly @ Corner of MainMay 7, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    It looks perfect. Perhaps you have a new calling ;)

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    1. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoMay 8, 2013 at 9:29 PM

      Haha...right?!?! Too bad I couldn't STAND all the dust from sanding. Bleh! ;)

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  11. Kelly @ View Along the WayMay 7, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Lookin' snazzy! You can't even tell it was ever imperfect!

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  12. Gabbi @ Retro Ranch RenoMay 8, 2013 at 9:29 PM

    Thank you!! :)

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