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Mesh reinforcement for plaster re-surface, product recommendations?
I'm getting ready to cover the original scored plaster on our bathroom wainscot with a smooth troweled texture; wondering if anyone can recommend what sort of /mesh tape/fiberglass screening I could…Continue
Started Feb 26
Removing paint from plaster bathroom walls 1940 Tudor
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Hi everyone! I wonder if anyone has any suggestions or ideas or methods to remove multi layers from scored plaster walls? Our bathroom has been painted so many times (poorly, of course) that you can…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jill Perkins Dec 17, 2012.
Front door weatherstripping for arch top door
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Wow I didn't know…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jill Perkins Aug 17, 2012.
How to protect adjoining wood trim surfaces from stripper?
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OK, before I make any more work for myself: what is the best way to protect adjoining wood trim surfaces from stripper? I've been using Soy stripper to remove layers of paint from baseboard…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by lyn joy Jul 15, 2012.
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Jill Perkins replied to Richard Pryor's discussion Paint and joint compound for pseudo-plater?"Hi Richard,
I thought we'd see pix of your finished rooms by now, what's the hold up? lol only kidding!
The finished base coat (with the SW Faux Impressions) is smooth and buttery. Not rough or gritty. There is a certain grainy…"
Jill Perkins replied to William Matt Lowe's discussion Hex tiles for walls?"My husband comes from St Louis and he also remembers it on walls of shoeshine stands, public restrooms, and claims he rented an apt. that had it up the wainscot. I tend to think it would look a little busy but if there is historical precedent…"
Jill Perkins posted a discussionMesh reinforcement for plaster re-surface, product recommendations?
I'm getting ready to cover the original scored plaster on our bathroom wainscot with a smooth troweled texture; wondering if anyone can recommend what sort of /mesh tape/fiberglass screening I could use to anchor it? I would need large pieces to cover all the plaster surface before I texture.Previous owners tried to do this in another bath using only joint compound over the old painted plaster and it had cracked terribly over the scored places underneath. Very ugly and was difficult to repair.…See More
Jill Perkins replied to Nick Wylie's discussion ROI in todays economic reality" I know how you feel, Nick; we are retired too and renovation $$ is scarce. I try to do everything I can myself. I hate hiring out and calling the plumber yet AGAIN so we will have to get by with the tiny,totally awkward but…"
Jill Perkins replied to Cathy's discussion Need window treatment ideas"I agree what's on there now seems to be doing the job. I might search for some interesting vintage lace to replace these on the simple cafe rods. I also love the idea of a high rod either wood w/wood rings or metal w/metal rings and…"
Jill Perkins replied to Richard Pryor's discussion Paint and joint compound for pseudo-plater?"I've repaired small cracks in plaster by widening them out slightly, vacuuming particles out of the crack, then using fiberglass tape method and drywall patch to fill and cover. This is time-consuming and takes drying time and careful…"
Jill Perkins replied to Jill Perkins's discussion Removing paint from plaster bathroom walls 1940 Tudor"Good point. I figured that might be a hazard. A putty knife is a dangerous tool in my hands. "Don't try this at home!" lol"
Lynne Allison replied to Jill Perkins's discussion Removing paint from plaster bathroom walls 1940 Tudor"I used a heat gun to remove paint from the plaster walls in my stairwell While it worked just fine it was impossible to do without gouging the plaster fairly often regardless of how careful I was (and I was very careful). This resulted in me…"
Jill Perkins replied to Richard Pryor's discussion Paint and joint compound for pseudo-plater?"Actually you are supposed to roll it on with the sea sponge roller. wait a bit then knock it down with a trowel. It's very thick and awkward (for me anyways) to pick up with a roller so I usually just apply it with a wide spatula and fool with…"
Jill Perkins replied to Richard Pryor's discussion Paint and joint compound for pseudo-plater?"Hi Richard,
I actually have done this various ways myself. Yes, you can mix the paint into the durabond but you have to use a drill mixer to do it. I think the hassle and mess is not worth saving a few $$. My favorite product is…"
Bill Hendrickson replied to Jill Perkins's discussion Removing paint from plaster bathroom walls 1940 Tudor"Something like the floors wood be excellent. If you are really handy, electrically, search the web, there are plans to build an infrared unit very inexpensively."
Will H replied to Jill Perkins's discussion Removing paint from plaster bathroom walls 1940 Tudor"Those were the exact ones I was looking at! Yeah the weight of those would get tiresome after a bit. It may come in handy for our hardwood floors that were painted at some point."
Bill Hendrickson replied to Jill Perkins's discussion Removing paint from plaster bathroom walls 1940 Tudor"Not too tight an area. They heat a 5"x12" space. The neat concept is you can heat while you scrape the previous heated area. A little tough on vertical surfaces since they weigh 3+lbs.
Here is one: http://www.silentpaintremover.com/
My…"
Jill Perkins replied to W. Pine's discussion New Member Introduction"Great place; so much potential. Love the hex tile! Good luck and keep us posted."
Jill Perkins replied to Clare Martin's discussion What have you learned from your old house?"I only wish we could tackle kitchen! It's livable but the cabinets are the cheap plastic covered particle board (You know, the kind that melt and warp if you use a toaster oven under or near 'em? Those)
So TriDog: last Monday…"
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- Tell us about yourself:
- Recently bought a stone 1940 Cotswold Cottage/Tudor in Asheville NC and have started minor restoration work. We are mostly retired but I am a professional dressmaker and costume designer. My husband and I love old homes but wonder if we might be getting a little too old for a fixer!
- Tell us about your old-house experiences and dreams:
- Previous old house was a 1913 bungalow in Colorado Springs. Longtime subscriber to Old House Interiors and had my bungalow dining room pain project featured in "Inspired by" contest in 2006. We really need some advice on restoring our stone house.
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