tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post8929599016787648741..comments2023-08-25T03:21:41.842-07:00Comments on The Petch House: All Keyed UpGreghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02807710209656158413noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-46550218587434202902010-12-20T04:51:17.207-08:002010-12-20T04:51:17.207-08:00OK you are mortal. I saw a picture of your hawk i...OK you are mortal. I saw a picture of your hawk in a photo and thought, wow, he uses one of those! I assumed you mixed your plaster on the hawk. I've seen videos of pros doing it that way. But if you're mixing in a tub--well then that's more at my speed. Lesson learned: we don't have to do every single thing exactly like a pro to get good results, it just might take longer.<br /><br />One of the things I love about your blog is the way you make things that seemed unattainable come into reach. The process of the job coming into focus, understanding the details and constraints, doing the research, solving problems as they arise, finding more questions as you go--I've lived this process many times as I've worked on my house, and reading about things I haven't tried yet in your blog is a wonderful road map of what's in store.slateberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103647633823180128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-40317226936672793662007-04-13T14:22:00.000-07:002007-04-13T14:22:00.000-07:00The base, or scratch coat is a product called Stru...The base, or scratch coat is a product called Structo-Lite and the finish coat is Diamond Finish Plaster. The brown coat in between is a mixture of the 2. The Structo-Lite is a US Gypsum product, and I think the Diamond is as well. I get them at a brickyard because the home center doesn't carry either product.<BR/><BR/>I have a PDF file with step-by-step instructions. As soon as I find it, I'll post it.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02807710209656158413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-19837078074622117032007-04-13T14:02:00.000-07:002007-04-13T14:02:00.000-07:00What kind of plaster are you using? I was thinking...What kind of plaster are you using? I was thinking of trying some plaster to skim some walls, but I had a hard time finding any at the stores I frequent. I've looked online, and there seem to be quite a few different kinds, looks great so far.Derekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14134900860188022345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-51197857748329862012007-04-13T10:09:00.000-07:002007-04-13T10:09:00.000-07:00Personally if I were a guest at a home that was in...Personally if I were a guest at a home that was in the process of being restored, I would love to help. However, knowing what a perfectionist that you are, I would prefer to work on something that isn't too critical. Maybe you could set them up cleaning tile?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11904671.post-87613160156085900242007-04-13T04:40:00.000-07:002007-04-13T04:40:00.000-07:00Yes, I find it very fascinating. Thank you so muc...Yes, I find it very fascinating. Thank you so much for the mini seminar in plastering. We are remodeling an old home with plaster walls, and I've seen a lot of "keys." Didn't know they had a name, but now I do. Really appreciate your sharing. All the best of luck.Readermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12065727204024597556noreply@blogger.com