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Plaster
How to Restore and Maintain the Plaster in Your Older Home
If you live in an older house, specifically one that was built before 1940, then chances are the original walls and ceiling are made of plaster. If they haven’t been inspected or repaired over the years, then they may not be in the best condition. The good news is that Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Company […]
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Differences Between Faux Venetian Plaster and Venetian Plaster
Originally used as a décor for Roman palaces, Venetian plaster gradually became the standard material for both residential and formal architecture. Using Venetian plaster is a great way to decorate both interior and exterior walls. It’s more durable than paint, looks great, comes in various colors and is a popular way to decorate. Read on […]
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A Brief History of Plaster and Stucco
Lime based wall finishes have been used for thousands of years. From the tombs of the pyramids of Giza to the Sistine Chapel, lime stucco has been a key ingredient in great architecture on six continents. The earliest plasters known to us were lime-based. Around 7500 BC, the people of ‘Ain Ghazal in Jordan used […]
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Plaster Repair and Replacement | Worldgate Plaster & Stucco Ashburn VA
Most homes have been plastered at one time or another. Plaster repair in Ashburn, VA can help you to restore or replace your home’s plaster to its former glory and in so doing even improve the value of your property. If your home has marks or holes in the wall, it is nothing that some […]