Walls and Molding: How to Care for Old and Historic Wood and Plaster

by Natalie Shivers

Book Overview

How to Care for Old and Historic Wood and Plaster What are the best methods for removing stains from wood finishes? How can you determine the type of finish on your molding? How can you repair the cracks in your plaster cornice? You've been told you have "alligatored paint": what is it and what can you do about it? . Answers to these questions and hundreds more are found in this detailed guide to caring for and reviving old wood and plaster walls...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471144320
• ISBN13: 9780471144328
• Release Date: June 1995
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Old House Owner's Manual

If you own or work on old houses this book is a great reference. It explains how to research and repair the plaster and wood surfaces in your home. As a DIY old house renovator it was full of useful information, and gave me a lot of insight into the construction of my house. However, it is not always written in really easy to understand terminology, so it can be hard to follow.