How to Fix Plaster Ceilings
By using modern materials and a traditional technique, it is possible to repair plaster ceilings that are cracking and delaminating. Here is a step-by-step guide to how to fix plaster ceilings in your old house.
Plaster Repair
Old House Journal's compendium of articles about how to repair plaster on walls and ceilings in old houses, including cracking, bulging walls, delamination, and key failure, where plaster has broken loose from its grip on the lath substructure.
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Plaster 101: DIY Repairs, Tools & Techniques
A look at the common problems with plaster in historic homes, and which tools and DIY techniques are most effective for plaster repair.
Knife and Mould Plaster Technique Explained
A mould knife is a metal template cut with the reverse profile of the moulding to be created or restored.
Making a New Decorative Plaster Medallion
Here’s how the pros make custom decorative plaster medallions and close reproductions.
Repairing Historic Flat Plaster Walls and Ceilings
Plaster in a historic building is like a family album. The handwriting of the artisans, the taste of the original occupants, and the evolving styles of decoration are embodied in the fabric of the building. From modest farmhouses to great buildings, regardless of the ethnic origins of the occupants, plaster has traditionally been used to finish interior walls.
How To Patch Plaster Walls
Revive failing plaster with this straightforward repair process.
How To Repair Textured Plaster
Textured plaster was common in many Spanish and Tudor interiors in the early 20th century. An expert shows how to re-create this lost art in your own home.
How to Repair Plaster Cracks
Old-house walls often fail through no fault of their own. Use these tips to correctly repair the cracks in your old home.
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