Our walls have cracks, bulges, and holes galore….but after researching (can you tell I’m bored today??), I’ve read that we shouldn’t gut the rooms and put up all new wallboard if we can help it.
So here are some informative articles on repairing plaster and lathe walls:
http://www.stretcher.com/stories/990621d.cfm
http://www.phouka.com/oldhouse/ren_plaster.html
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Monthly Archive: November, 2004
Repairing Plaster over Lathe
Faux-finishing: Damask wallpaper
The Victorians loved their wallpaper. If I was a millionairre, I would be shopping at Bradbury & Bradbury for my wallcoverings. But that’s not in the budget right now (or ever!), so we’ve got to improvise.
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Fixing the foundation
Plans are in the works to start repairing our foundation problems. We’re doing it ourselves because we can’t afford to do it any other way, and because Teague’s father has a good understanding of the process and some hands-on experience as well. If you’ve got the cash, I imagine it’s probably better to hire a […]

