What kind of tools do you need for plaster repair with Big Wally’s? It’s actually not that long a list – as a homeowner you may already have everything you need. If you’re a contractor, you’re certainly ready to jump right in. In the following video, Rory Brennan, the founder of Big Wally’s Plaster Magic,… Read the rest of this post
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Out and about on plaster repair jobs, we sometimes come across “situations” that have us scratching our heads in wonder. And sometimes, the situations are so interesting, we have to snap a photo. Here is one such photo. Can you tell us what’s wrong in this picture? That’s right, the concrete pad designed to catch… Read the rest of this post
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Do you still need building permits if you’re repairing cracked plaster walls or ceilings? As long as you’re not doing any structural renovation, the answer is generally no, you do not building permits. Just ask Mike, a Big Wally’s customer. We recently got an email from Mike, who had an interesting experience while on a… Read the rest of this post
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The video below is part 2 of a 3-part video series. You can also watch Part 1: Stabilizing Lath and Plaster and Part 3: The Finish Coat. A few weeks ago, Rory was called to a circa 1900 home to repair a hole in a plaster wall. The hole was formed when a careless electrician… Read the rest of this post
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This post is part 2 of a 3-post series. Whenever you approach a plaster repair project, there are three crucial issues to keep in mind: The Building. Beauty and Durability. Stability. Last week we addressed issue #1: The Building, and treating that building like you would a valued client. This week we’ll discuss issue #2,… Read the rest of this post
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