Lath and Plaster
Repairing lath and plaster work maintains the material integrity of the building, and the look and feel of the space, while staying true to the original construction methods.
Cracks and holes in plastered surfaces can often be spot repaired at less than the cost and disruption of removing the original materials and replacing the entire surface with drywall.
Lath and plaster that has been damaged or suffered failure over time can often also be stabilized, consolidated, and repaired, removing the need to demolish the structure and drywall over.
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In more extensive restorations, entire areas can be re-lathed with new laths and freshly plastered with traditional, haired lime mortar.
Plaster mouldings and Cornices and Coving
If your house or building already has a decorative plaster moulding that has been damaged or is missing a section, it is usually possible to repair this. It is also possible to create new mouldings to an original or historic design.
Many older homes in Victoria have coves. These have sometimes developed cracks or may have sections missing due to renovations and alterations in layout. It is often possible to repair and replicate these as needed.
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Skimming
Original lime plaster ceilings can develop hairline cracks due to building movement or damage caused by building renovations. These cracks are usually not structural, but they are unsightly. A light skimming with a lime based plaster compound can refresh these surfaces.
Many homes in Victoria have textured walls and ceilings. Sometimes these are original to the building, but in older homes they were usually added later to 'modernize' the look of the house or to hide defects.
In either case, it is possible to freshly skim these surfaces with a lime based plaster to create a clean, smooth finish.
Joinery Repairs
I have also had the opportunity to sometimes replicate the type of timber mouldings and casework often found in many of the older houses in Victoria.
It is not uncommon for sections to be missing or badly damaged, particularly after renovations.
This has been a new and fascinating avenue of work that I have enjoyed learning about and could be something that I could help you with.
