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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…expensive, so do-it-yourselfers now have lots of options to choose from. Traditional Plaster On existing plaster walls, a fresh coat of plaster has always been the way to smooth out a bumpy or damaged finish. Traditional three-coat…

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…debris. Use a putty or utility knife to chip away any loose plaster or wall material. Vacuum away any plaster dust and wipe the area clean with a damp sponge. Chip away loose plaster and wipe down the area with a damp sponge. Step 2: Apply…

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…trowel. 4) First, a thin coat of plaster is spread over the seams in long even swipes. 5) Bob is shown here gathering plaster with a trowel. He will work from the…
…Things go quickly at this stage, lots of plaster gets mixed and the finish progresses nicely…

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Settling cracks can be easily repaired and sanded for a smooth finish. Step 1: Widen the crack First use a utility knife to widen and clear out the crack. A wider, cleaner crack will give the joint compound a better gripping surface. Use a vacuum to clear the crack of dust and debris.

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…Georgia-Pacific drywall plant in Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania, with Monty Palmowski. Back in Chicago, we take a look at some plaster patching and drywall details being done at our house. Carleton Bergere explains the advantages of vinyl siding and how it…

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Bob checks on some plaster work being done inside before handing over it Ryley who is beginning some ambitious trim work with master trim carpenter Dennis…

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With the antique plaster cornice work repaired, the mason shows how to blend the joints between it and the new drywall. Bob takes us on a field trip to…

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…aesthetics and minimize waste. Then it s on to the plastering where Boro Plastering is creating a traditional three-coat plaster wall that will blend with the original ceiling cornice discovered during demolition. In the kitchen, Thorough Construction…

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