Practical Home Restoration: Stone and Plasterwork - Tapa blanda

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Turn the look of neglect into your home's most attractive, eye-catching feature, and do it all yourself. Start with straightening fieldstones, or re-laying flagstones on your patio or indoor floor. Reposition and repair the stone stairs to your garden or porch. Plastering is also easier than you think, whether covering over cracks or refinishing entire walls or ceilings. The most dramatic change might be to restore an old fireplace to its hearth-warming charm. All the stone and plaster repair techniques needed are clearly explained, including mortar and cement restoration, repointing, cleaning stone and plaster, and replastering, Everything you need to know is clearly presented, with projects that teach you the principles to use for a lifetime.