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Tips for Working on Plaster Walls
By Dean Novosat
If you live in an older house, say 50 or 60 years or older, there is a good likelihood that you have plaster on your walls. Plaster walls were very common, especially in the late 18th century and 19th century. Plaster was fairly readily available, was workable, and was capable of producing very smooth walls and ornate embellishments. It was and is however, very difficult to worth with. It took a fine plasterer many years to learn his trade under the careful instruction of a master plasterer.
Plaster is still widely available, though rarely used. Just check the painting aisles of your local home improvement center and you'll see it mixed in with spackle and patching compound. The reason for its dem...
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