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What Does It Take For Me To Repair My Plaster?
What's required for my plaster repair?
The answer: less than you might think.
Plaster repair is one of those do-it-yourself projects that a motivated homeowner
can tackle, and do so successfully.
One hangup someone might have goes like this: "I don't know anything about
plaster. I don't have time to take a class or spend a lot of time doing
research to figure out what to do with my plaster problems."
But at the same time, they might worry about hiring a plastering professional
to fix their plaster, because they don't have lots of extra money lying around.
The real facts are different. You don't have to know anything to speak of about
plaster or how to use plaster. Because, for home repair projects of this kind,
you have simple alternative methods of approach. You don't even have to
use plaster to repair plaster.
Years ago, as a new trainee in the drywall field, I learned how to treat plaster problems with drywall finishing tools and materials. To the surprise of my boss and me, we simply applied these materials and finishing methods to a large cracked ceiling and the results turned out quite nice. Our customer was very pleased.
Ever since then, in my drywall business, I have been called upon to do many
hundreds of plaster repair projects, and I have left behind a trail of contented
clients. And even more, I have given instruction to homeowners who wanted
to take on their own repair project, and they went ahead to do a job they
were proud of.
The secret for dealing with plaster cracks was to regard them like drywall
joint seams, and (after cleaning out any loose material) glue down paper drywall
tape over them, and apply a couple coats of joint compound topping to hide
the tape. The tape provides reinforcement and keeps the cracks from opening
again at a later time.
For holes in plaster, drywall scraps can be employed to close the hole once
backing is in place. Then the edges of the patch are treated with tape and
topping.
One common situation with old plaster is that people grow tired of the old
look - the texture, or the unevenness of the surface, etc. By putting on
two or three thins layers of skim coat, you can render the old plaster look
invisible and create a new smooth surface for wallpaper, or perhaps for
a new texture. Or, just stay with the smooth look.
This isn't rocket science. It just takes some good instruction and then some
motivation and dedication. The great thing about it is that once you have
completed your plaster repair, you will never forget that the ugly plaster
spot is gone forever, and you made it happen.
Want to take a shot at your plaster problems? Check out the author's
information for access to some good instruction regarding tools, materials
and techniques.
About the Author
Edwin Brown has several helpful resources for motivated DIY homeowners who want to tackle their own plaster problems.
For more information on tools, materials and repair techniques, and to gain access to his free email fix plaster course, go to http://hubpages.com/hub/PlasterRepair
My best friend refuses to have sex without a shirt on... has anyone else had this issue and gotten past it?
Shes now married, and confided in me that her husband has never seen her totally naked. She only has sex with shirts on. Also, that she doesnt really care for orgasms. This kinda concerns me, and I feel bad that she has those hangups. She says that as a teen, she treated sex like it was no big deal. She had a lot of absent daddy, trying to fill the hole with men and sex, issues. Now that she is married, sex is sacred to her, and now shes plagued by these different issues, and the inability to just let go while making love. I'm curious if any other women have experienced this kind of sexual hangup. If so, did you ever get past it, and how? Thanks so much!
Keely-
Thanks for your info... however, I did not say that she *cant* have an orgasm, but rather that she just doesnt LIKE to.
I've heard of this, and it's usually casued by trauma in the early stages of her life.
She needs to see a conselor to work through this problem. If not for her sake, at least for her husband.
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