Hi
Just finished patching a ceiling with water damage.
the original finish has a swirl (circular swirls throughout)
I’d like to try to replicate this finish to blend the old with the new.
Any ideas how the old masters got this finish?
Hi
Just finished patching a ceiling with water damage.
the original finish has a swirl (circular swirls throughout)
I’d like to try to replicate this finish to blend the old with the new.
Any ideas how the old masters got this finish?
Learn how to fight wood-boring beetles and prevent home infestations with expert advice from Richard D. Kramer, an authority in pest control.
"I have learned so much thanks to the searchable articles on the FHB website. I can confidently say that I expect to be a life-long subscriber." - M.K.
Get home building tips, offers, and expert advice in your inbox
Fine Homebuilding
Get home building tips, offers, and expert advice in your inbox
© 2024 Active Interest Media. All rights reserved.
Get home building tips, offers, and expert advice in your inbox
Become a member and get instant access to thousands of videos, how-tos, tool reviews, and design features.
Start Your Free TrialStart your subscription today and save up to 81%
SubscribeGet complete site access to expert advice, how-to videos, Code Check, and more, plus the print magazine.
Already a member? Log in
Replies
I was going to be a smart guy and say, "Years of practice," but...I watched them do my dad's house in the late 50's and they do overlapping circles from left to right, if I remember correctly, then do the next row to slightly overlap the previous. I can't remember if they worked from top to bottom or vice versa, but you should be able to see what was done previously and match that. They made it look easy, natch, and did it in quick, non-stop circles. The texture of the mix determines how wide and deep the "streaks" (grooves) are.
If each of the circles is a partial circle, then it is as Danno said. (And a few years of practice are helpful, but not absolutely needed.)
If each circle is more or less complete, then they probably used a stiff circular brush, dipped in some topping plaster, and spun a bit in place. They would re-dip the brush quite frequently -- all this done using a long handle to make it a bit easier.
It is very common here to have sand finish plaster even in new houses. Use diamond plaster and add silica sand. When the plaster starts to set use a 2" thick sponge and wipe the plaster. The silica sand will make the swirl cuts. I'm not a plasterer but I have learned to do small jobs with sand finish plaster
I'd guess the guy (or gal) who did this had more than a few years of practice.....
Next time, don't make the picture so small
and try to get the subject more in the picture.A Great Place for Information, Comraderie, and a Sucker Punch.
Remodeling Contractor just outside the Glass City.
http://www.quittintime.com/
Thanks guys!
I'll try a sea sponge and, or, a stiff brush to se what comes up/
I'd really like to replicate the existing finish, so we dont have to spray the ceiling with
popcorn stucco
r2
Edited 6/6/2009 10:30 pm ET by Rave