Plaster Repair 101

Plaster Repair 101
November 18 from 12 – 1:30pm; or 7 – 8:30 pm
1902 Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN
Presented in collaboration with Indiana Landmarks and made possible in part by generous support from the Wilson Foundation.
Learn the basics of plaster wall construction and repairs for historic homes and buildings. Expert plaster restorers will cover how plaster is secured to framing, highlight common failures, and demonstrate mixing plaster repair materials, taping and mudding cracks, and refastening loose plaster. No prior knowledge or experience needed.
This event is one in a series of trades training workshops presented by Indiana Landmarks and ARCH, Inc. aimed at equipping historic homeowners with DIY knowledge and contractors with in-demand skills to offer clients with historic building repair needs.