one pergola done....

14 years ago

It took 4 1/2 hrs one day and 3 hrs the next to finish. A LOT of surfaces. I did get a wonderful hint and that was to use a 4" roller on all the flat parts and just the brush on the joints. That really saved me a lot of time...unfortunately I didn't get that tip till I was 1/2 done on day 1 but better late than never LOL. So here is the before and after. I have a Zephy rose at the base of the trellis on L and a couple KO's...can always move them later and 2 clemmies...one that gets big and one that doesn't. I get late afternoon sun to this area. I had to use a 12 ft ladder and a reg. ladder and used oil penetrating stain on the treated wood. See what you think ...

before...pergola completed early July :

in progress:

completed yesterday:

I still have the one in the back to do and one more arbor and the trellis...then there is the wall...but I have all the porches finished !! Yeah. I am glad the cooler weather is here. :)

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treelover
14 years ago
That is gorgeous! You did a nice job painting it . . . I don't see any spills on the concrete!

It really is attractive, trailrunner. I hope you'll post photos when it's got things growing over it.
midnightsmum (Z4, ON)
14 years ago
Trailrunner - so that's what you've been up too!! Gorgeous!! I'll bet you can't wait for those roses to fill in. Congrats.

Nancy.
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14 years ago
treelover you are so sweet ! Thank you. It was my 1st attempt at that kind of thing so am pleased. The Valspar penetrating oil stain is great to work with. I use lots of drop cloths !!

Thank you too Nancy...yeah that and travel and stuff. So now I gotta get to work every day. Lots to plants and paint...keeps me out of trouble :)c
christinmk z5b eastern WA
14 years ago
It is beautiful trailrunner! Did you get any help with it or did you do it all by yourself?

I really like the little touches added to the beams. And the size is just perfect! It stands up to the house, not dwarfed by it. I think that is the trouble sometimes, making something that work with your house and surroundings. It is perfect!

Do you have patio things to put under it? I am sure you will be spending loads of time enjoying your new pergola!
Congrats
CMK
organic_kitten
14 years ago
I love it! It is really attractive.
kay
schoolhouse_gw
14 years ago
I really like it too. Always wanted one.
girlgroupgirl
14 years ago
I love it, it really fits in with the car port and makes it special!
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14 years ago
thank you all !!

cmk: I think you are right. My carpenter had built the carport and he is also an artist so he knew what would be in line with the size we were going for. I did all the work myself as far as prep and stain. I am learning how to do all kinds of things this summer. LOL. It is the carport so my truck will finally be in there when I get through with projects !

thank you Kay !!

Schoolhouse you have the perfect place for one...go for it !!

I posted what I do when I am not painting on the conversation side...just for FUN !!
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Nell Jean
14 years ago
When the truck rolls out and the folding chairs and tables and some folding buffet servers come in, it's party time! Gorgeous. Great job.

Nell
Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca
14 years ago
It is going to be spectacular in bloom! And ive been itching to get a zephrerine rose, i am just needing a push! Cant wait to see it next year!
janroze
14 years ago
Oh my gosh, runner, it is gorgeouw. Congrats on a job well done. Can barely wait to see it all decked out for use.
gramma jan
thinman
14 years ago
It looks great, Caroline. We didn't see any paint on the concrete, but you forgot to show us a photo of you at the end of the job. :-)
keesha2006
14 years ago
very very pretty
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14 years ago
WOW you guys always are so supporitive !!

ggg: thank you for "seeing it" I was so hopeful that it would look as my neighbor said" it has always been there"

Nell: you are on the "invite" as we say !!

lilyfinch: lots of folks get rid of it as it is pretty much a 1x bloomer but she is really pretty I think...will show you when she blooms

jan Thank you ! I will sure post pics as she shows off.

TM...hmmm...I didn't have a DROP on me...that's my story and I'm stickin' to it !!! LOL ( so is my arm and my cheek and my shirt,,,haha ! )

keesha : THANK YOU !!!
gldno1
14 years ago
What a great project! The white stain just makes it fit perfectly with everything else. I want one over our back patio area and will be showing this to my husband. This particular style you have I think would even blend with our old farmhouse.

Looks like you did a super job with the stain. I love it.

I can just imagine the roses and clematis climbing over it.

For fragrance you might think about this new vine I am growing this year, vigna caracalla, aka Corkscrew Vine. I am just loving it and the fragrance is wonderful.

Glenda
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14 years ago
Thank you Glenda. I hope that the pics will assist others in develpoing a plan for a pergola. If your DH has any questions or wants other closer pics let me know. The stain is a rich cream that I had made to match our trim so it would blend in and look like it has always been there. So far everyone says that I did what I was hoping for.

I don't know about corkscrew vine but I sure will look it up. I love Brushwood Nursery and will see if they have it. I love anything fragrant. Anytime you have other suggestions please let me know. c
cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
14 years ago
What an inspiration! I love that you gave us the time it took-just goes to show what can be done pretty quickly when we set our minds to it! You have completely transformed your carport-can't wait to see the pics with the flowers growing next year. However, Caroline, you really should show us a photo of you after-LOL. Everytime I paint, it seems as much drips on me as I get on the project!

Cynthia
token28001
14 years ago
I want one. I love it.
gottagarden
14 years ago
Love it! Fantastic job, it really looks great. And once those roses and clematis get going you must post a photo for us to drool over.
susie_gardener_2007
14 years ago
That looks absolutely fabulous! Good job! I've been hinting really hard for a carport. I'm going to show this to my husband. This carport and pergola combination is a really nice design. And it looks "like it's always been there".
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14 years ago
cyn: Thank you ! and not a chance...actually it wasn't too bad. It was mostly my clothes that were painted as I had to lean and stretch over the parts...and as usual I had painted some places before I should have so I was on the wet parts to get to the dry ones. LOL. Live and learn.

thank you Tom...as handy as you are it will be a great project for you to do...I sure hope the leg is getting better fast.

gotta : Thank you too ! I redid the Zephy this AM based on the wonderful You tube from Ashdown on how to treat a climbing rose. Now I should have blooms from top to bottom.

Susie I am so glad this is an inspiration to you. If there are any other close ups or details I can provide just let me know . I will be glad to help. c
cyn427 (z. 7, N. VA)
14 years ago
No worries-the pics on the boat are much better to post! I wouldn't want any of me after a day in the garden or painting either!!! LOL-not a pretty sight!
plantmaven
14 years ago
Good Job!
rain2fall
14 years ago
It's perfect! I love the size. Most pergolas are too narrow and become claustrophobic. This one is great.

Do you have the plans for building it? Did you build it or did your carport-builder do it?

Rain2Fall
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14 years ago
rainfall....my carport builder/artist built it to go with the older structure. He has no written plans but I could have him jot the basic dimensions down tomorrow when he comes for lunch...he wants to see what every one is ooohhhing and aahhhing about ! Let me know and I will get more details. c
lisa33
14 years ago
Beautiful! Having installed and painted hundreds of square porch balusters earlier this summer, I can identify with the fact that rolling the flat surfaces is much faster!

Love the pergola. I plan to have one over my back patio when I get around to that project. Hope you don't mind if I copy your design shamelessly??

Great job.
natalie4b
14 years ago
How fantastic!
Thyme2dig NH Zone 5
14 years ago
WOW! That is the fanciest, most beautiful carport! It really does look like the pergola has been there all along. Absolutely beautiful. Great job!
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14 years ago
lisa: thank you ! please by all means copy away and ask for any measurements or other pics if it will help you. Do you have pics of your project ? Where did you put all the balusters? would love to see.

THANK YOU !! Kathy and Natalie. I have another that I am going to finish this week.

thyme: you are so sweet to be so complimentary THANK YOU !!
holleygarden Zone 8, East Texas
14 years ago
I love, love, love pergolas and yours is beautiful. I have always wanted one, but am too impatient/not talented enough/can't follow directions/am too cheap/don't want to expend that much energy, and my place is too windy! haha how's that for excuses?
Anyway, for someone who just bit the bullet and 'did it anyway', yours is an inspiration! Cudos!
judyinnewnanga
14 years ago
Caroline,
I have already told you how beautiful that pergola turned out but I still am amazed that stain covers the raw wood that well. You did a terrific job (an understatement if there ever was one) and should be so proud! Hope you will send more pics when the vines start climbing and the flowers start blooming.

Now where can I put one of those around here? Hmmm ...
aftermidnight Zone7b B.C. Canada
14 years ago
Awesome job C, I can hardly wait to see it covered in roses. Now, as I am going to have a few days to devote to my garden would you pretty please send some of you energy vibes my way. You rock girl, it's absolutely amazing what you have accomplished.

Annette
natal
14 years ago
Looks fabulous! Like it was always there. Thanks much for the roller tip! We have a porch landing (spindles, rails, and posts) that needs to be caulked, primed and painted in the next few weeks. A roller will definitely come in handy.
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14 years ago
Holly you are so funny ! Check around and see what a carpenter would charge. No matter how windy this isn't going to come down . Good Luck .

Judy you are so sweet. I will have to get over to your place and we can pick out somewhere for one to get installed. My guy says he will drive over and build it. Penetrating oil is the way to go for sure.

Annette...look out the window...the vibes are on their way !! Started the picket fence this AM. Never a dull moment and the rain held off...sigh.

natal: glad to help . It just saved me a ton of time on the picket fence I needed to do.

The carpenter just came by and looked at the pergola . It is the first time he has seen it since I finished staining. Boy was he pleased with the way it turned out. He said the same as Judy...can't believe it isn't paint. I think I will send a pic to the makers of the stain and let them see how great it looks :) c
FlowerLady6
14 years ago
Wonderful job Caroline. You have some amazing, inspiring projects always going on there.

FlowerLady
natal
14 years ago
OT...

Caroline, didn't you post a challah recipe with pictorial on the Kitchen forum last year? Flyleft on Home Decorating is looking for one in the linked thread.

Here is a link that might be useful: see her post on Sept. 12 at 23:24
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14 years ago
Flower thank you ! I am trying. The rain has arrived so it will be a few days before I can get back out there.

natal it is in the conversation side w/ the recipes we used to do on this forum w/ cameron. I will link to it for her. thanks for telling me. c
memo3
14 years ago
Carolyn, everything you put your hand to turns to gold. Another job well done!

MeMo
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14 years ago
oh MeMo...you are a sweet one ! I thank you and appreciate the vote of confidence...now tell my plants that I am a good person :) they have trouble believing it ! c
Annie
14 years ago
Caroline,

That is what my DHM was supposed to build over our patio...three years ago. He didn't know how to build one and wouldn't let me tell him, so it never got done...er completed. I would build it myself if I had the strength to lift the boards.
You did a fine job.

Now hold that nailgun on my DHM and make him build me one!

It is breathtaking!

I am very happy for you. Can't wait to see photos of the rest.

~Annie
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14 years ago
Annie I wish you had one too !! I have people stopping now every day and wanting to know who did this...and was it always there and they just didn't see it before LOL. I would love to send Mike to you to build it . It took 1 1/2 days for a lifetime( a short one perhaps ) of beauty !

THANK YOU !! c
fluffyflowers
14 years ago
Delightful and inspirational!
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14 years ago
Thank you fluffy !! c
prairiegirlz5
14 years ago
Ooooh, I love it! So very charming, I love the classic lines, the truly timeless style. It looks so southern. :)
Deb Chickenmom
14 years ago
Beautiful!!! Wonderful!!! Gorgeous!!! I love all the detail--curves under the front opening, trim on the posts, three way supports. Fits in really well and looks terrific. I have pergola envy!!

Debby
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14 years ago
Thank you prairie and chicken. You see what Mike and I were trying to convey. A timeless quality...I wanted folks to ask..was that there before? so we did what we set out to do. Thanks again for being so supportive. c

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