tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447600029746264926.post3474471879401773595..comments2023-06-22T20:59:18.631-04:00Comments on The Sow's Ear: Damage ControlUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447600029746264926.post-19850237650661498692012-08-06T22:23:32.393-04:002012-08-06T22:23:32.393-04:00this is inspiring, the thing of just going back to...this is inspiring, the thing of just going back to lowe's despite everything and getting the right screws even though you can't pronounce them. and, i'm inspired about the plaster. can't wait (i keep saying this!!!!) to see how this cliffhanger turns out. (and, teeny font, there rilly are some numb nutz in this world, enh?)purejuicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957829225737068395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447600029746264926.post-66013701244585146082009-07-03T01:09:53.638-04:002009-07-03T01:09:53.638-04:00Gary, I'm definitely thinking of something of ...Gary, I'm definitely thinking of something of the sort. The surface of the lath and the shape of the hole are both too irregular to mess with drywall. <br /><br />Now that the perimeter is secured I'll probably let this repair slide for awhile while I tackle the paint and trim in the 1st & 2nd floor stairhall. It'll give time for the lime to slake and for me to pick out the busted keys from between the lath-- ideally without yanking out the fiberglas insulation.<br /><br />Thanks for the walk-through offers. I definitely see myself taking you up on it. The aniline dye order is next on the agenda-- good grief, could it be that I'm actually getting to where my trim might be refinished and reinstalled?Kate H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447600029746264926.post-60118761013102291552009-06-28T12:50:53.926-04:002009-06-28T12:50:53.926-04:00That is not a difficult plaster repair. Buy some m...That is not a difficult plaster repair. Buy some masons lime and slake it. Then email me and I will walk you through the process. Materials needed are medium sand, masons lime and some polypropylene fibers (available at a concrete supplier or you can cut up some polypropylene rope into 1" segments. You do not need a lot of this. A half a cupful would be more than enough). You could buy some wire mesh too if you don't trust you keying-to-lath skills. You also want joint compound to finish.<br /><br />While you are at it, order some mahogany aniline dye that dissolves in alcohol. I will walk you through that at the same time.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490458126307090201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447600029746264926.post-19166944895286120222009-06-13T10:03:33.725-04:002009-06-13T10:03:33.725-04:00I'm betting you two don't know what kind o...I'm betting you two don't know what kind of reaction you're going to get to THOSE suggestions!<br /><br />Even though drywall would be easier, it wouldn't be what she wants.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071236024242050143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447600029746264926.post-73376635075511967142009-06-10T06:06:39.422-04:002009-06-10T06:06:39.422-04:00I would finish stripped that entire area and insta...I would finish stripped that entire area and install drywall. You'll be glad you did!Todd - Home Construction Improvementhttp://www.homeconstructionimprovement.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4447600029746264926.post-46958285962066272272009-06-10T05:58:09.979-04:002009-06-10T05:58:09.979-04:00Just fill in with drywall and smooth together with...Just fill in with drywall and smooth together with drywall compound. If the drywall is not thick enough use furring strips behind it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com