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Plastering

Plaster repair and skim coating for a flat, solid wall.

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Plaster in older New York buildings cracks, bulges and separates from the lath — and skimming over a wall that is coming loose behind just hides it until it comes back.

We establish whether the plaster is still keyed to the lath, refix or cut out what is not, and then build back up in coats. Where a whole surface is tired, a skim coat gives a flat finish ready for paint without losing the depth of the original mouldings.

Ornamental plaster, cornices and ceiling roses are repaired rather than replaced wherever they can be.

What this covers

  • Crack and hole repair
  • Skim coating for a flat finish
  • Re-keying and refixing loose plaster
  • Ceiling repair and replacement
  • Ornamental and cornice repair
  • Ready-for-paint finish

Common questions

Why do plaster cracks keep coming back?
Usually because the plaster behind has lost its key to the lath. Filling the crack alone treats the symptom.
Can you repair decorative cornices?
Yes — repairing existing mouldings is almost always better and cheaper than replacing a run.

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