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Why do you plaster walls?
Before the advent of plaster board (sheetrock), plaster over wood lath was the most commonly used method for creating smooth interior wall surfaces. It normally involved a rough basecoat over the...
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Can you sand plaster walls?
sure. be aware that plaster has not been a standard way of building for quite a while. Be sure and test for lead paint before sanding as that is one of the last kinds of dust you want in your lungs.
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How do you find studs in plaster walls?
Four techniques.
The most common and oldest is just going to be to knock on the wall with your knuckles. When you hear a hollow sound, you are far away from the stud; when you get close to a stud,...
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What can you tell me about how to lathe and plaster walls?
Generally to do a good job it takes some trial and error or years of practice to do ornate work. I have had several old homes and also have repaired several customer's homes. You are probably doing a...
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Can you use plaster of Paris on a wall?
You can use plaster of Paris on any indoor wall, but it is rare nowadays since ready-made plasterboards are easier to use.