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New York, NY
HI 58° LO 56°
HI 58° LO 56°
This was a really practical walkthrough of decorative plaster, especially the emphasis on prep and letting each coat cure instead of rushing. I appreciated the simple tips like using a quartz/grit primer and keeping the trowel at a low angle, since those are the kinds of details most guides skip. I do wish it had a little more guidance on troubleshooting (like what to do if you get trowel lines or hairline cracks), but overall it’s a solid, easy-to-follow primer.
This guide was a solid refresher before I tried a Venetian-style finish in my entryway. The prep section and the note about using a quartz/grit primer made a noticeable difference in how evenly the plaster grabbed. I do wish it had a little more detail on how long to wait between coats in different humidity, but overall it’s practical and easy to follow.