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Wallpaper 101 Wallcovering can be used on walls…
…This means that what you see in the wallpaper book will multiply and repeat over and…
…Term Dye Lot Numbers Every roll of wallpaper is identified by a dye lot number, which…

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…to snap in half. Tiling Tips Preparation. Wallpaper, loose plaster, flaking paint, peeling tiles, or unsecured sheet…
…to keep looking clean and white. Make sure you sponge off the residue on the surface of the tiles before…

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A traditional three-coat plaster job was used in the Manhattan Brownstone…
…finish or white coat that blends the new plaster wall into the profile of the cornice…
…where new support is needed for the plaster application. It has many "keys…

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…characteristic hue comes from a special plaster-friendly paper applied over its gypsum…
…commonly known as drywall pushed traditional plaster out of the new-home market. Everyone…
…to a skim coat of specially formulated plaster. When finishing blue board, instead…

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…foam roller covers with etched patterns to large diameter rollers. Vary the footprint of your tool whether it s cloth, sponge or paper so the project has a random appearance and not an obvious repeating pattern. If you plan to contract with a professional…

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…that the only fix for imperfect walls was wallpaper or wall repair. Imperfections, voids…
…options to choose from. Traditional Plaster On existing plaster walls, a fresh coat of plaster has always been the way to smooth out a…

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…Paint scraper - to remove loose or peeling paint from wood, plaster, and other surfaces Triangular-load scraper - to remove…
…Broad putty knife - to fill in and smooth patching compounds in plaster and wallboard Glazing compound - to replace cracked…

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