Many names have been used to describe this Old World plaster finish: Venetian plaster, Italian finishes or faux finish plaster, just to name a few. No matter what you call it, the end result is still the same when the work is performed by a skilled craftsman or craftswoman: a spectacular finish that can have a multitude of effects and colors ranging from soft suedes to high-polished marble or rustic stone.
American Clay, of Santa Fe, N.M., offers a plaster-like product that is a combination of natural clays, aggregates, and pigments that create colors and textures designed as a final, decorative wall surface. Available in 30 colors, one can match any color scheme or interior décor.
If the 2004 entries in the Gypsum Association Excellence in Gypsum Board Design and Construction Awards Program are any indication, the ability to use gypsum board in new and interesting
Next month the staff of W&C will take hammers in hand and be "construction pros" for at least a day or in Managing Editor John Wyatt's case, the whole week
Drainage-type exterior insulation and finish systems have been the predominant type of EIFS wall cladding used on residential dwellings since the late '90s, when building codes began to incorporate a weather barrier and a means for drainage in wall assemblies.
Manufactured stone veneer surfaces are a very popular service that wall and ceiling contractors can offer clients. However, manufactured stone can also be utilized on only one area in a room, particularly a fireplace. Homeowners bored with the look of their fireplaces have the option of putting a new surface on an existing fireplace.
Welcome to the 2005 Walls & Ceilings truck survey. We wanted to find out not only what our readers are driving and using for their companies but also wanted to learn what features and accessories readers look for when shopping for a company vehicle. Almost 87 percent of readers make the purchasing decisions for their companies and almost all of them own their vehicles, with only 5 percent leasing.
Photo 1: Vintage 1887 envelope with “Plastering Hair Bundles” shown.I intended on talking this month about a remodeling project in a kitchen but I will hold off on that and
Last month, we began our in-depth look at the multi-faceted topic of preservative treatments for wood. I discussed the nature of wood itself and began a look at two of
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