Venetian plaster is a layered decorative finish that rewards control, patience and a sound understanding of the surface beneath it. The material may contain…
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Venetian Plaster Application From Base Coat to Final Burnish
High-suction brickwork: controlling plaster adhesion and drying
High-Suction Backgrounds: How to Control Suction When Plastering Brickwork is a practical concern on everything from new masonry repairs to older solid-brick…
The Art of the Bell Cast on External Cornice Angles
A bell cast is a controlled change of plane that gives an external cornice angle its distinctive flare, shadow line and visual authority. On a rendered eave,…
Restoring Wattle and Daub in Australian Period Properties
Wattle and daub is a traditional wall system made from a woven timber framework coated with an earthen or lime-based daub. It was used in early colonial…
Choosing the right metal lath gauge for Australian substrates
Metal lath gives plaster and render a mechanical key where a smooth, absorbent or unstable background cannot reliably hold a coat on its own. The correct…
Mastering the float and set: a step-by-step guide for beginners
Solid plastering remains one of the most valuable skills a tradesperson can learn, and few techniques are as foundational as the float and set. Used on…
Smoothing Out the Humps: How to Feather Plasterboard Joints Like a Pro
Anyone who has hung a sheet of plasterboard knows the satisfaction of a flat surface and the misery of walking back into the room afterwards to find a hump…